Williams Racing Fansite
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.
Heritage
Williams Racing has been continuously involved in Formula 1 since being founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams 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.
Passion
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 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.
2023 Italian Grand Prix – Defence is the best form of attack
The problematic Piquet
Formula 1 Summer break – Williams mid-season report card
Williams Racing launches new-for-2023 FW45
Williams appoint James Vowles as new Team Principal
Honours
The achievements of the Williams Racing Formula 1 Team since its debut in 1977
2023 Williams Racing FW45
Championship position: | 7th (11 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 FW44 |
Turkish Grand Prix in
2163 days
Intercity Park | 10th October 2030
Driver of the day
Thierry Boutsen
Veteran of 164 Grand Prix, winning three of them - all driving for Williams - Belgian Thierry Boutsen was brought in by Sir Frank to replace Ferrari-bound Nigel Mansell, only to be replaced by the returning Englishman two years later. ...Read on