Williams FW45
Appearance
Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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Constructor | Williams | ||||||||||
Predecessor | Williams FW44 | ||||||||||
Technical specifications | |||||||||||
Chassis | Carbon-fibre monocoque, laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb | ||||||||||
Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar | ||||||||||
Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, pull-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar | ||||||||||
Engine | Mercedes-AMG M14 E Performance 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 motor | Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
Transmission | Mercedes-AMG 8 forward + 1 reverse gear seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated | ||||||||||
Battery | Lithium-ion battery | ||||||||||
Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) | ||||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||||
Notable entrants | Williams Racing | ||||||||||
Notable drivers |
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Debut | 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix | ||||||||||
Last event | 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Williams FW45 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams competing in the 2023 Formula One World Championship. The car is driven by Logan Sargeant and Alexander Albon, who are in their first and second years with the team respectively.
Design and development
The FW45 was first revealed on 6 February 2023.[1][2][3]
Complete Formula One results
(key)
Year | Entrant | Power unit | Tyres | Driver name | Grands Prix | Points | WCC pos. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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BHR | SAU | AUS | AZE | MIA | MON | ESP | CAN | AUT | GBR | HUN | BEL | NED | ITA | SIN | JPN | QAT | USA | MXC | SAP | LVG | ABU | |||||||
2023 | Williams Racing | Mercedes-AMG F1 M14 | P | Alexander Albon | 10 | Ret | Ret | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 11 | Ret | 137 | 9 | 9 | Ret | 12 | 14 | 17* | 9th* |
Logan Sargeant | 12 | 16 | 16† | 16 | 20 | 18 | 20 | Ret | 13 | 11 | 18† | 17 | Ret | 13 | 14 | Ret | Ret | 10 | 16† | 11 | 16 | 16 | ||||||
Reference:[4][5] |
* Season still in progress.
References
- ^ "Williams announces date for F1 2023 livery unveil and season launch". Autosport. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Mercedes, Williams and McLaren release launch dates". AutoAction. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Williams reveal 2023 livery ahead of FW45 unveiling". formula1.com. 6 February 2023.
- ^ "2023 Constructor Standings". Formula1.com. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ "Williams FW45". StatsF1. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2022.