Williams FW36

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Williams FW36
Felipe Massa 2014 China Race.jpg
Felipe Massa at the 2014 Chinese Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Williams
Designer(s) Pat Symonds (Chief Technical Officer)
Ed Wood (Chief Designer)
Jason Somerville (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor Williams FW35
Successor Williams FW37
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Monocoque construction 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 PU106A Hybrid Turbo [2] 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 (90°), 15,000 RPM limited , in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor Mercedes PU106A Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic (MGU-K)
Mercedes PU106A Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H)
Transmission Williams eight forward speeds and one reverse, seamless sequential shift semi-automatic gearbox, with gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Weight691 kg (1,523.4 lb) (with driver)
Fuel Petronas [3]
Tyres Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrants Williams Martini Racing [4]
Notable drivers19. Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Massa [5]
77. Flag of Finland.svg Valtteri Bottas [5]
Debut 2014 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Williams FW36 is a Formula One racing car designed by Williams Grand Prix Engineering to compete in the 2014 Formula One season. [6] It was driven by Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa, who replaced the departing Pastor Maldonado. [5]

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Background and design

The FW36 was the first car built by Williams to use a Mercedes engine, [7] a 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged unit, known as the PU106A Hybrid. [2]

A computer-generated rendering of the car was released on 23 January, showing an extended nosecone dubbed the "anteater". [8]

The FW36 was the first turbo powered Formula One car designed and raced by Williams since the Honda powered FW11B which carried Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell to first and second places respectively in the 1987 World Championship.

Competition history

The car immediately proved to be more competitive than its predecessor, consistently setting the quickest times in preseason testing. It was particularly fast in a straight line, thanks in part to the Mercedes power unit and in part to its low-drag design. At the first race in Australia, the car proved to be unstable in mixed conditions, but both drivers made it into Q3. In the race, Massa was taken out at the first turn but Bottas finished sixth – later promoted to fifth – despite a grid penalty and clipping the wall and cutting a tyre ten laps in.

Following a string of bad luck (particularly affecting Massa), the cars became more competitive after Canada, and especially in Austria, where they took a surprise 1–2 in qualifying with Massa on pole. This upturn in performance continued with Bottas finishing third in Austria, Belgium and Russia and second in Great Britain and Germany, Massa taking third in Italy and Brazil and both drivers scoring Williams's first double podium since the 2005 Monaco Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. The team scored 320 constructors' points in 2014, compared to 5 in 2013, this secured them 3rd in the Constructors' Championship, 104 points ahead of Ferrari. The car was arguably the second fastest on the grid towards the end of the season as shown by the 2-3 in Abu Dhabi by Massa and Bottas respectively.

Sponsorship and livery

The car sporting the Martini Racing livery after securing title sponsorship from Martini & Rossi. However, alcohol laws meant Williams could not use their red Martini stripes in Abu Dhabi, instead using a blue livery.

Aftermath

In September 2020, before the start of the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, Claire Williams was given a signed front wing from the car as a souvenir from her Williams colleagues. [9] The front wing was signed by everyone who worked at Williams.

Felipe Massa following Valtteri Bottas at the 2014 British Grand Prix Williams massa bottas 2014 britain.jpg
Felipe Massa following Valtteri Bottas at the 2014 British Grand Prix

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516171819PtsWCC
2014 Williams Martini Racing Mercedes PU106A Hybrid P AUS MAL BHR CHN ESP MON CAN AUT GBR GER HUN BEL ITA SIN JPN RUS USA BRA ABU‡3203rd
Felipe Massa Ret771513712†4RetRet51335711432
Valtteri Bottas 58875Ret732283411635103

† — Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.
‡ — Teams and drivers scored double points at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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