Williams appoint James Vowles as new Team Principal
Williams Racing has appointed former Mercedes head of strategy James Vowles as its new Team Principal. He replaces the outgoing Jost Capito who was booted by the team in December…
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wi77iams.com is an unofficial not-for-profit community for fans of the Williams Racing Formula 1 team, featuring all the latest news, chat and opinion about races, team, cars and drivers. Williams Racing‘s importance to the history of Formula 1 can’t be exaggerated, and our fan community allows us to show our support for them in their efforts to get back the the front of the grid, as a new chapter begins with the team’s sale to Dorilton Capital.
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Williams Racing has been continuously involved in Formula 1 since being founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head.
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In a 42 year history in Formula 1 Williams has won 114 races and 16 titles – a record matched only by Ferrari and McLaren.
Passion
Williams exists solely as a racing team. It simply wants to race against the best Grand Prix teams in the world and win.
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One of the great constructors in Formula 1 history, Williams’ staunch independence allows it to compete with total autonomy, free from any competitive constraints.
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Since 1977 Williams has been at the forefront of Formula 1 excellence, driving the sport forward with technical & sporting innovation.
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Brazil 2022 – Frustrating race for Williams as former star shines
There’s no getting away from it, the 2022 Formula 1 season has been a disappointment for Williams Racing. And it looks like a season destined to end with a whimper…
2022 Mexican Grand Prix – Al-bueno race after a disappointing quali
Formula 1 arrived in Mexico City for the 2022 Mexican Grand Prix in the midst of yet another controversy, when it was revealed that 2021 F1 drivers’ title winners Red…
Nicholas Latifi set for Indycar switch in 2023
Rumours are beginning to circulate that Williams Racing driver Nicholas Latifi will make the jump to Indycar with Chip Ganassi Racing for the 2023 season. The rumours appear to have…
Mario Andretti drives F1 McLaren aged 82
Former Williams F1 driver Mario Andretti has taken a Formula 1 McLaren for a spin around the Laguna Seca circuit in California, almost 25 years after he won his one…
Nicholas Latifi announces Williams departure at the end of 2022
Canadian Nicholas Latifi has announced that he and Williams Racing are to part company at the end of the current Formula 1 season. Latifi, who joined Williams as test/reserve driver…
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The achievements of the Williams Racing Formula 1 Team since its debut in 1977
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2022 Williams Racing FW44
| Championship position: | 10th (8 points) |
| Designed by: | Doug McKiernan (aero), Adam Carter (design), Barney Hassell (vehicle dynamics) & Patrick Head |
| Official entrant: | Williams Racing |
| Engine: | Mercedes Hybrid Turbo V6 |
| Tyres: | Pirelli |
| Fuel: | Petronas |
| Brakes: | AP 6 piston front and 4 piston rear calipers with carbon discs and pads |
| Transmission: | Williams 8 speed semi-automatic |
| Sponsors: | Dorilton Ventures, Lavazza, Duracell, Acronis, Versa |
| Preceded by: | Williams FW43 |
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Driver of the day
Juan Pablo Montoya
Introduced to motorsport by his father, a keen enthusiast, Juan Pablo Montoya would go on to win seven Grands Prix, including the illustrious Monaco Grand Prix, the CART Indycar Championship and the Indianapolis 500 twice in a racing career spanning 25 years. One of Williams' drivers when the team last had a competitive package, he won four races for the team, twice finishing in third place in the World Drivers Championship in an era dominated by Ferrari. ...Read on
