James Vowles labels Lewis Hamilton “the most naturally talented driver I’ve worked with” ahead of Michael Schumacher

Lewis Hamilton or Michael Schumacher? Williams boss and former Meღrcedes man James Vowles gives his vie𒁃w on the two F1 greats.

Lewis Hamilton celebrates in parc ferme with James Vowles at Mercedes.
Lewis Hamilton celebrates in parc ferme with James Vowles at Mercedes.

Williams F1 boss James Vowles believes 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton is the “most naturally talented driver” he’s worked with, even ahead of 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Michael Schumacher.

Vowles spent many🌠 years at Mercedes as their head of strategy, with his important calls on the pitwall contributing to big success.

Mercedes remained unbeaten between 2014 and 2020 as Hamilton won six world titles; 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Nico Rosberg won one.

At the end of 2022, Vowles left the team to join Wil🅠liams as their team principal.

In his short time with the team, 🍰Vowles has impressed, guiding Williams to their best finish since 2017 with seventh in the standings.

Reflecting oওn his time at Mercedes, Vowles wa꧂s full of praise for Hamilton.

“I struggle to find another sport similar to this where it's a team sport, but it starts by beating your teammate. If you don't beat you💟r teammate, you're in trouble - but that's just one fight.

“The key behind it is how everyone contributes to this success," Vowles 🍸said on the High Performance podcast.

“With Lewis, he was - and still is today - the most naturally talented dri♉ver I've worked with including Michael [Schumacher].”

Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu
Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Abu Dhabi Grand…

Vow♔les noted an important shift in Hamilton’s mentality.

The 44-year-old explained how Hamilton had a 𝔉‘win at all costs’ view, but soon changed it as he got older, focusing on the bigger picture.

“His mentality at the time [when he joined the team] was a brilliant one. It was 'I'm going to win every race at a🅘ll costs' but if you speak to him today,♍ he accepts that it's the second places and third places that win championships.

“Working with the team on the days that you can't win the race will give you far more of a reward than pushing everyone away to win a𒁃 single race out of it.”

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