James Vowles may have celebrated many podium finishes, even championship titles, during his time at Brawn GP and Mercedes, but Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix podium where Carlos Sainz was third for Williams, was his first as a team principal. Jenson Button is sure it is just the first “of many” for the Briton. Williams has recorded a first podium under James Vowles’ leadershipMuch of the applause at the Baku circuit was for Sainz, who raced from second on the grid to third at the chequered flag to secure his first podium as a Williams driver. Labelling it the “best podium of my career, and not the last” as he celebrated with Williams over the radio. “Carlos delivered a phenomenal race — an exceptional drive from start to finish, and a joy to watch.