James Vowles | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 June 1979 |
| Nationality |  British |
| Alma mater | Cranfield University - Master's degree in Motorsport Engineering and Management |
| Occupation | Formula One Chief Strategist |
| Employer | Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team |
James P. Vowles (born 20 June 1979) is a British motorsport engineer. He is currently the Chief Strategist at Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport Formula One Team.[1]
Vowles has worked in many Formula One teams as a race engineer and strategist and enjoyed success. With two different Formula One teams he has won 7 Constructors' Championships and over 100 Grands Prix. Vowles was responsible for the Brawn GP race strategy, which was critical to the team's championship-winning 2009 campaign. After working with the championship-winning Brawn GP, Vowles stayed with the team after its sale to Mercedes in 2010.
Career
Vowles started his career as an engineer at British American Racing and Honda Racing F1. He was promoted to race Strategist at Brawn GP after the team saved by a management buyout of Honda Racing F1 Team led by Ross Brawn. He was instrumental in the team's championship-winning 2009 campaign.[2][3] The team was later bought by Mercedes.
Education
Vowles attended the International School of Geneva, graduating in 1997. He went on to the University of East Anglia obtaining a degree in Computer Science in 2000, followed by a Master's degree in Motorsport Engineering and Management from Cranfield University in 2001, receiving the Prodrive Award of Excellence.
References
- ^ Mercedes GP Art of Strategy. 1 October 2010. Retrieved 1 October 2010
- ^ Brawn GP James Vowles Feature. 1 September 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2009
- ^ Formula 1 race engineer Interview Jock Clear on James Vowles. 9 September 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2009