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Williams F1 team principal James Vowles contests ownership allegations in court

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:14 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Williams F1 team principal James Vowles contests ownership allegations in court
Summary

James Vowles, team principal of Williams Racing, addressed ownership claims ahead of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, dismissing allegations as false and stating the team will fight them in court. The ownership issue stems from litigation involving former Chief Marketing Officer Claudia Schwarz, who alleged that billionaire Peter de Putron controls the team through investment firm Dorilton. Vowles assured that internal team morale remains strong despite external scrutiny and emphasized that key operations are unaffected by the ongoing legal matters. A trial date is set for June 2027.

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  • •Vowles slams ownership claims as false and misleading.
  • •Litigation revolves around former CMO Claudia Schwarz's allegations.
  • •Trial date for the ownership dispute set for June 2027.
  • •Vowles claims team morale is unaffected by legal issues.
  • •Williams Racing continues to focus on recovery efforts on track.
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  • 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — Williams Boss James Vowles Slams “False” Ownership Claims: “We’ll Fight It in Court”
  • 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — James Vowles Slams “False” Guardian Ownership Claims As Williams F1 Vows Court Battle
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