Williams reveal real FW45 for Silverstone shakedown
Williams reveal real FW45 for Silverstone shakedown
Williams has finally unveiled the real FW45, calling it an 'evolution' over its predecessors.
The 2023 Williams livery was revealed on February 6, but the new paintwork was applied to a show car rather than the real thing.
The evolution of the Williams FW45
Ahead of testing at Silverstone, Williams finally showed off its new car to the world, with Head of Vehicle Performance Dave Robson highlighting the differences between the new model and last year's FW44.
“It’s philosophically an evolution. Visibly, you’ll see. But obviously, the regulation changes around the floor dominate some of it," Robson said.
“And then I think the other thing that you’ll find is most obvious is a bit of an update to the sidepod package which is an evolution of what we did for the Silverstone upgrade package.
“We were a bit constrained then by the radiator layout and not wanting to change that, so we have had an opportunity to work on that and lay things out a little bit differently.
“Those are the main visible things but philosophically, it’s an evolution.”
Alex Albon to improve in 2023
Alex Albon will be joined by rookie driver Logan Sargeant this season for Williams, and the team are hoping the senior driver can not only be a positive influence on the American, but can also improve his own results in 2023.
Robson feels that Albon does not need to be more aggressive in the car, as he already knows what he wants and is not afraid to tell the team where they can improve.
“I think he gets the balance about right. If you listen to him on the radio when he is actually out on the track, he’s not shy about telling us what he thinks," Robson explained.
“The moment he steps out of the car, he’s a different character in terms of the way he speaks and sounding much calmer but what he is asking for is still the same, so it’s just an emotional switch there. It’s on or off depending on whether he’s got his helmet on or not.
“I think he gets the balance about right.
“It did change and improve over the course of the year but he is demanding, don’t worry about that. He knows what he wants and he’s not shy to ask for it, so I don’t think there’s a big problem there.
“What he needs is just being pushed on, which we hope Logan will do.”
READ MORE: Who is Logan Sargeant? F1's new US star profiled
Related
Change your timezone:
Latest News
Audi agree STAR driver contract as Mercedes driver tipped for new F1 seat THIS season - GPFans F1 Recap
- 30 minutes ago
Ferrari show off new-look drivers following HUGE announcement
- 1 hour ago
McLaren leading fight for HUGE cash injection
- 2 hours ago
Newey set to announce STUNNING Red Bull departure
- Yesterday 17:57
Newey Red Bull exit wish CONFIRMED as F1 guru's reasons revealed
- 3 hours ago
F1 legend reveals 'FLOOD' of death threats after controversial decision
- Yesterday 19:57
Related news
F1 champion claims team may WRITE OFF Chinese GP sprint race
Schumacher fires scary message at F1 team boss as worst fears CONFIRMED
F1 team hire former Man Utd and Chelsea supremo
F1 team boss makes SHOCKING chassis revelation
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860