RIP Sir Frank Williams

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 racesteamcars 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.

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The problematic Piquet

Brazilian Nelson Piquet was already a two time Formula 1 World Champion when he arrived at Williams at the end of the 1986 season, replacing the outgoing Keke Rosberg who’d…
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Williams Racing launches new-for-2023 FW45

Williams Racing has launched the Williams FW45 – its 2023 F1 challenger ahead of its first shakedown test of the season at Silverstone later today. The pre-pre-season has been given…

Honours

The achievements of the Williams Racing Formula 1 Team since its debut in 1977

Williams FW43

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

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2030 Turkish Grand Prix - 10th October 2030

Intercity Park | 10th October 2030

Race number:23
Age:27
2023 Championship position:13th (11 points)
Race number:2
Age:22
2023 Championship position:19th (0 points)

1/ Bahrain GP

5th March, 2023 / Sakhir / Report

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2/ Saudi Arabia GP

19th March, 2023 / Jeddah / Report

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3/ Australian GP

2nd April, 2023 / Melbourne / Report

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4/ Azerbaijan GP

30th April, 2023 / Baku / Report

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7th May 2023 / Miami / Report

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28th May 2023 / Monaco / Report

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7/ Spanish GP

4th June, 2023 / Circuit de Catalunya / Report

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18th June, 2023 / Circuit Gilles Villeneuve / Report

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2nd July, 2023 / Red Bull Ring / Report

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9th July, 2021 / Silverstone / Report

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23rd July, 2023 / Hungaroring

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29th August, 2021 / Spa / Report

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5th September, 2021 / Zandvoort

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12th September, 2021 / Monza

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26th September, 2021 / Sochi

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10th October 2021 / Istanbul Park / Report

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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