Williams stated that a new team principal would be appointed in due course, as would a new technical director after FXDemaison also left his post. . We would also like to thank FX for his contribution and wish him all the best for his future as he moves on., F1 announce sprint races for Azerbaijan, Austria, Belgium, Qatar, US and Brazil, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. James Vowles first team talk at Williams. F. X. Demaison left his role as the team's technical director at the end of the 2022 campaign and Vowles is keen to fill the void left by the Frenchman to bring more structure to the team. Capito brought Demaison to WilliamsWere grateful that Jost postponed his planned retirement to take on this challenge and now he will pass the reins on for the next part of this staged process. Williams parted ways with Jost Capito at the end of 2022 and. is Jost retiring, or, on gardening leave???? F1 Team Principals for the 2022 season: Mercedes- Toto Wolff Red Bull- Christian Horner Ferrari- Mattia Binotto McLaren- Andreas Seidl Alpine- Otmar Szafnauer AlphaTauri- Franz Tost Aston Martin- Mike Krack Williams- Jost Capito Alfa Romeo- Frederic Vasseur Haas- Guenther Steiner Williams have announced the departure of Jost Capito and technical director Francois-Xavier Demaison ahead of the 2023 F1 season; the duo depart after a year which saw Williams finish bottom of the Constructors' Championship with just eight points. So we dont expect to have as many points as we could have with two experienced drivers but we expect the car to be competitive, at least in the lower midfield. Capito joined as CEO at the end of the 2020 season, taking over as team principal from Simon Roberts in June of 2021. Williams have announced the team principal and chief executive, Jost Capito, will step aside before the 2023 Formula One season. Williams have announced that team principal Jost Capito and technical director Francois-Xavier "FX" Demaison are both stepping down from their positions. It is therefore being reported that the original contract between Capito and Williams was only for two years (i.e. Its fair to say that 2022 wasnt the year the team was hoping for, finishing last in the Constructors championship , Although his departure is likely linked to their poor performance in 2022, or perhaps a change of direction for Jost, we like to think its because Capito just cant come to terms with being apart from Nicholas Latifi next year . Clearly, expecting Freddie to poach some 2022 Sauber squad to Ferrari, so 23 will be a transition year in preparation for OOOO, who are currently throwing some serious Euros at setting-up their F1 division. 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Williams has tremendous potential, and our journey together starts in a matter of weeks.". 2:01. Williams is due to host a preseason launch event at its factory on Feb. 6 at which drivers Alex Albon and new American signing Logan Sargeant will unveil the team's new car livery for 2023. For the past eight years, the. The German was in his post for two years but . Ahead of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship season, Williams Racing announces that, after two years at the helm of the Grove-based outfit as CEO and Team Principal, Jost Capito is stepping aside. In a shocking turn of events, Williams have chosen former Mercedes chief strategist James Vowles as their team principal for the 2023 season. This could be reinforced with the rumours that Fred Vasseur is going to Ferrari. Basically, it looks like Williams have decided that its easier to simply let Capitos contract reach its planned expiry date and replace him now, rather than going through the process of negotiating a 12 month extension and then having to replace Capito in 2023 when he would probably have retired anyway. BEHIND THE VISOR: WHO IS ALEX ALBON? Vowles is best known for his role in race strategies at Mercedes, including occasional messages to the drivers over team radio explaining decisions on the pit wall. Capito led Williams since the multiple world championship-winning team was purchased by Dorilton Capital in 2020. Williams, owned by the US investment firm Dorilton Capital, will confirm its new team principal and technical director in due course. He lasted two seasons, overseeing initial progress in 2021 with an eighth-place finish in the championship, before Williams slumped to last place under new technical regulations last year. The team have not won a race since 2012 and their last drivers' championship was with Canadian Jacques Villeneuve in 1997. "The team is an icon of our sport, one I greatly respect, and I am very much looking forward to the challenge. IndyCar launches new driver-voiced promotional campaign, Ganassi, PNC Bank continue Women in Motorsports internship, Race Industry Now webinar: Vision FT and the future of race electronics. Spencer (@spencer) 12th December 2022, 19:13. Or whomever they intend to hire as Capitos replacement put forward a condition that he can bring his own candidate for technical director with him, so Demaison had to go? "We would also like to thank FX (Demaison) for his contribution and wish him all the best for his future as he moves on.". "Mercedes have been hugely supportive on my journey, and we part on excellent terms after over 20 years of working in Brackley. A team statement on Tuesday said the move is part of streamlining exercise aimed at moving Williams back to the front of the grid. The restructure will also see Francois-Xavier Demaison, who joined as technical director from Volkswagen earlier this year, take accountability for trackside and engineering. Capito led the team for two seasons after investment firm Dorilton Capital bought the team in 2020 from the Williams family. INSIGHT: Has Alonso finally landed on another winner? Williams Announce The Departure Of Team Principal Jost Capito, Martin Brundle REACTS to your F1 Hot Takes. For the 2022 season, most of the teams have kept the same team principals as they had in 2021. 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He replaces Jost Capito, who left the squad at the end of 2022 after just two seasons, and will be only. Will the stripped-back W14 return Mercedes to the front? After the 2022 F1 season, most of the team principals shifted from one team to another. Roberts joined the team from McLaren in June, 2020 as managing director and became acting team principal in September when former deputy team principal, Claire Williams, and the Williams family sold the team to Dorilton Capital. It has been a huge privilege to lead Williams Racing for the last two seasons and to lay the foundations for the turnaround of this great team, Capito said. Red Bull - Christian Horner - 2005. What are they responsible for and who are they in 2022? It is unclear whether this decision was a long time coming or a more recent choice. Capito joined the iconic team at the start of 2020 as the company's CEO . Vowles' predecessor Capito was employed by current owners Dorilton Capital to turn the team around after the investment company bought it from the Williams family in August 2020. 2022. Fail to do so, and theyll likely be clearing out their desk at HQ and handing in their pass. Matthew Savage, chairman of Dorilton Capital, said: We would like to thank Jost for his hard work and dedication as we embarked on a major transformation process to begin the journey of reviving Williams Racing. What are they tasked with and who even are they for the 2022 season? Roberts added: "It has been a pleasure to take on the role of team principal following the departure of the Williams family from the sport. Dec 12th, 2022. However, a couple have changed for the new season, bringing in fresh faces. Matthew Savage, chairman of owners Dorilton, said: "We are delighted to welcome James to Williams Racing. An introduction to the 2022 Williams F1 squad from drivers Alex Albon and Nicholas Latifi and Team Principal Jost Capito. Find out more about RaceFans and contact us here. Williams confirmed that both Capito and Demaison will leave their posts during the off-season. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. The plot thickens!!!!