Styrian Grand Prix – tough day for Williams
After a stellar showing in qualifying, expectations were high for Williams and its #1 driver George Russell going into Sunday’s Steiermark Grand Prix (or Styrian Grand Prix or Austrian Grand…
About Williams Racing
Given its current position it’s easy to forget Williams Racing‘s importance to the history of Formula 1. Our fan community allows us all to show them our support in attempting to get back the the front of the grid. Here’s what we think makes them so great…
Heritage
Williams Racing has been continuously involved in Formula 1 since being founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams (who remains the majority shareholder) and Sir Patrick Head.
Success
In a 42 year history in Formula 1 Williams has won 114 races and 16 titles - a record matched only by Ferrari and McLaren.
Racing Spirit
Williams exists solely as a racing team. It simply wants to race against the best Grand Prix teams in the world and win.
Independence
One of the few great constructors in Formula 1 history, Williams' staunch independence allows it to compete with total autonomy, free from any competitive constraints.
Excellence
Since 1977 Williams has been at the forefront of Formula 1 excellence, driving the sport forward with technical & sporting innovation.
Support
The Williams team continues to receive enormous global support, having built up a huge fanbase in its 40+ years at the top of the sport.
News and chat about the Williams Racing F1 Team, past present and future. Some speculation, plenty of opinion and every now and again a small amount of actual fact.
Williams taste Q2 for first time since 2018
It’s been a long time coming, but a Williams Racing car has made it through to the second part of qualifying – or Q2 – for the first time since…
Upgrades for Williams in Austria
Despite not turning a wheel since a positive pre-season test at the Circuit de Catalunya in February, the rate of development in Formula 1 is such that F1 teams, including…
Williams backer Sylvan Adams aiming for World Championship
Sylvan Adams – Canadian-Israeli philanthropist and backer of Williams development driver and F1 hopeful Roy Nissany – is targeting World Championship success from his involvement with the team. With Adams’…
Williams Racing reveals new livery
Ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 season, there was much intrigue around Williams’ livery for the forthcoming campaign. It was rumoured that ROKiT – Williams’ title sponsor of 12 months…
Williams former title sponsor ROKiT moving to Mercedes: Reports
According to reports, ROKiT, until a mere four weeks ago title sponsor of Williams Racing, is set to join forces with Formula 1 Champions AMG Mercedes F1 as soon as…
Honours
The achievements of the Williams Racing Formula 1 Team since its debut in 1977
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2020 Williams Racing FW43
| Championship position: | 10th (0 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: | Sofina, Lavazza, Royal Bank of Canada |
| Preceded by: | Williams FW42 |
Driver of the day
Piers Courage
Piers Courage was 28 when he was killed at the wheel of a Frank Williams Racing Cars De Tomaso Ford at the 1970 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. In celebrating all things 'Williams Grand Prix Engineering' the significance of the relationship between Courage and Sir Frank is such that his inclusion is deserved, despite his death coming seven years before the current Williams Formula 1 team was founded. ...Read on
