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Williams Boss James Vowles to Race Gulf 12 Hours With Garage 59

The Williams team principal will make his first competitive start since 2022, reuniting with Garage 59 in a McLaren 720S GT3 EVO.

Overview

  • The Gulf 12 Hours at Yas Marina runs on December 14, one week after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and Vowles will remain in Abu Dhabi to compete.
  • He will share a Garage 59 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO with Alexander West, Marco Pulcini and Mark Sansom.
  • Vowles holds an FIA Bronze driver rating, aligning with Garage 59’s Pro-Am entry profile and its status as the event’s reigning Pro-Am winner.
  • Preparation included recent test days with Garage 59 at Spain’s Circuit de Navarra and at Jerez in the updated McLaren.
  • This is his first race since 2022 and his first as Williams team principal, with team boss Andrew Kirkaldy praising his professionalism and strategic acumen.