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New Williams team boss James Vowles says he’s “had a working relationship” with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff for 13 years, and “you simply don’t let go of those relationships overnight”.
Earlier this year, former Mercedes Motorsport Strategy Director James Vowles left his position with the team, and became the new team principal of Williams.
The Briton says he is still talking to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, despite not working together anymore.
“There’s definitely dialogue,” Vowles said.
“He and I have had a working relationship together for… I was trying to think of how long it was for, 13, probably 12 years.
“As a result of that, you simply don’t let go of those relationships overnight.”
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However, Vowles says he also talks to other team bosses in the paddock.
“For what it’s worth, I have very good relationships up and down the paddock with most team principles.
“I have the same with Fred [Vasseur], I’ve known him for many, many years. Otmar [Szafnauer] I’ve known for many years, the same with Andreas Seidl and Zak [Brown].
“So whilst the relationship with Toto is incredibly strong as a result of working directly, and I’m asking questions of him, I’m also doing the same with many others up and down the paddock as well.
“So far, everyone has been supportive. That may change in time.”
