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James Vowles was born on June 20, 1979 in Felbridge, United Kingdom. James Vowles is listed as an engineer and team manager. That works out to 47 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of East Anglia.
My Take
What fascinates me about James Vowles is that he embodies the unseen genius of Formula One. He wasn't the driver winning glory on track; he was the strategist plotting how victory could be won. His fingerprints are all over Brawn GP's miraculous 2009 title and Mercedes' golden era. Now, as Williams Team Principal, he's tasked with resurrecting a fallen giant, and that to me is the most compelling kind of challenge. I've always believed races are decided as much in the radio calls and pit-wall decisions as in the cockpit, and Vowles is living proof of that quiet, decisive influence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Vowles
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ボウルズ
- Reading
- じぇーむず・ぼうるず
- Born
- June 20, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Felbridge, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- engineer / team manager
2. Background
- University
- University of East Anglia
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was James Vowles born?
Born June 20, 1979 (age 47).
Where is James Vowles from?
James Vowles is from Felbridge, United Kingdom.
What does James Vowles do?
James Vowles works as engineer, team manager.
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