It was originally thought Lowe would replace current Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn , but he will now work alongside his fellow Briton as `` executive director ( technical ) '' Paddy Lowe cleared to join Mercedes from McLaren on June 3 . The British driver will be joined by his former team mate Lewis Hamilton at the German Grand Prix in July. ( technical ) Williams deputy team principal says finances more important than race result . Claire Williams also describes Valtteri Bottas as a future world champion .
Paddy Lowe cleared to join Mercedes from McLaren on June 3 . The British driver will be joined by his former team mate Lewis Hamilton at the German Grand Prix in July. ( technical ) Williams deputy team principal says finances more important than race result . Claire Williams also describes Valtteri Bottas as a future world champion .