Williams FW45

The Williams FW45 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams that will compete in the 2023 Formula One World Championship. The car will be driven by Logan Sargeant and Alexander Albon, who will be in their first and second years with the team respectively.

Williams FW45
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
PredecessorWilliams FW44
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-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
EngineMercedes-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 motorKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionMercedes-AMG 8 forward + 1 reverse gear seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
BatteryLithium-ion battery
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsWilliams Racing
Notable drivers
Debut2023 Bahrain Grand Prix

Design and development

The FW45 was first revealed on 6 February 2023.[1][2][3]

References
  1. "Williams announces date for F1 2023 livery unveil and season launch". Autosport. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  2. "Mercedes, Williams and McLaren release launch dates". AutoAction. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  3. "Williams reveal 2023 livery ahead of FW45 unveiling". formula1.com. 6 February 2023.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.