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Williams Boss James Vowles to Race Gulf 12 Hours with Garage 59 McLaren

The Williams team principal returns to competition for the first time since 2022 after sharpening up in recent Garage 59 tests.

Overview

  • Vowles will drive a McLaren 720S GT3 EVO for Garage 59 alongside Alexander West, Mark Sansom and Marco Pulcini.
  • The 12-hour event is scheduled for December 14 at Yas Marina, one week after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  • This marks his first race since the 2022 Asian Le Mans Series, where he competed with Garage 59 in a McLaren GT3.
  • Preparation included running the Evo-spec car in test sessions at Navarra and Jerez to rebuild race sharpness.
  • Garage 59, a multi-title-winning McLaren GT outfit, is reported to be shifting its primary focus to a WEC program in 2026.