2021 British Grand Prix: Qualifying dreamland for George Russell
IF George Russell can do something, ANYTHING to top the buzz of securing his best ever qualifying for Williams in front of a massively enthusiastic home crowd at Silverstone at…
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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.
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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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2021 Austrian Grand Prix – Epic duel with Alonso denies Russell & Williams a points finish
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Celebrity Williams fans: Sylvester Stallone
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Honours
The achievements of the Williams Racing Formula 1 Team since its debut in 1977
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2021 Williams Racing FW43 (B)
| Championship position: | 9th (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
Patrick Nève
When Belgian Patrick Nève took the start of the 1977 Spanish Grand Prix, he was the first driver to take part in a Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams Grand Prix Engineering. It was Williams' debut season, and their first car: the Williams FW06, was still in the pipeline and so the team gave Nève a year old March 761 to drive. With it he enjoyed limited success: a seventh place in the Italian Grand Prix being the highlight of his solitary season with the team. ...Read on
