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Williams FW38
The Williams FW38, driven by Felipe Massa, during the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
PredecessorWilliams FW37
SuccessorWilliams FW40
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon-fibre composite survival cell
EngineMercedes PU106C Hybrid 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine, limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motorMercedes PU106C Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic (MGU-K)
Mercedes PU106C Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H)
TransmissionSequential shift gearbox with eight forward and one reverse gears
BatteryLithium-ion batteries
FuelPetrobras
BrakesCarbon discs with steel calipers
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry) tyres
Pirelli Cinturato (wet) tyres
Competition history
Notable entrantsWilliams Martini Racing
Notable drivers19. Brazil Felipe Massa
77. Finland Valtteri Bottas
Debut2016 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
210100

The Williams FW38 is a Formula One racing car designed by Williams to compete in the 2016 Formula One season. The car was driven by Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas,[2] and was the last F1 car driven in the World Championship by veteran Massa, following his announced retirement from the sport during the 2016 Italian Grand Prix.[3][4] The FW38 chassis based on the one used in Brazil with a special livery was also given to Massa as part of his parting gift from F1.

The FW38 used the Mercedes PU106C Hybrid power unit. During qualifying for the 2016 European Grand Prix, the FW38 set the highest ever recorded speed of a Formula One car during an official session, at 378 km/h (235 mph).[5]

During the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix, the FW38 set the second highest ever recorded speed of a Formula One car during a race, at 372.5 km/h (231.5 mph).[6]

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers Grands Prix Points WCC
AUS BHR CHN RUS ESP MON CAN EUR AUT GBR HUN GER BEL ITA SIN MAL JPN USA MEX BRA ABU
2016 Williams
Martini Racing 		Mercedes
PU106C
Hybrid 		P Felipe Massa 5 8 6 5 8 10 Ret 10 20† 11 18 Ret 10 9 12 13 9 7 9 Ret 9 138 5th
Valtteri Bottas 8 9 10 4 5 12 3 6 9 14 9 9 8 6 Ret 5 10 16 8 11 Ret

† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

References

  1. ^ "Williams Martini Racing Launches FW38". Williams Martini Racing. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  2. ^ "2016 Final F1 Entry List". fia.com. FIA. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  3. ^ Benson, Andrew (1 September 2016). "Felipe Massa: Williams driver to retire from F1". bbc.com. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  4. ^ Barretto, Lawrence (1 September 2016). "Felipe Massa to retire from Formula 1 at end of 2016 season". autosport.com. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  5. ^ Collantine, Keith (20 June 2016). "Williams hit record speeds on and off the track". F1Fanatic. Archived from the original on 20 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Williams clocking second highest fastest speed at 372.5km/h during race". F1Fanatic. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
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