Long term goals, the technical director search, and his driver line-up – James Vowles on his new job at Williams

One point is not much to write home about for Williams, especially as that meagre score leaves them rooted to the bottom of the constructors’ championship after five rounds.
But look beyond the standings, and you’ll find a team that has made huge strides since last year and is not only showing signs of making progress from race to race, but is crucially building a foundation it hopes can deliver success in the years to come.
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