Williams FW37

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Williams FW37
Felipe Massa 2015 Malaysia FP3.jpg
Felipe Massa driving the FW37 at the Malaysian 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 FW36
Successor Williams FW38
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon epoxy and honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front) Double wishbone suspension, with push-rod activated springs and Williams dampers
Suspension (rear) Double wishbone suspension, with pull-rod activated springs and Williams dampers
Length5,000 mm (196.9 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height950 mm (37.4 in)
Engine Mercedes PU106B Hybrid Turbo 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 engine (90°), limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor Mercedes PU106B Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic (MGU-K)
Mercedes PU106B Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H)
Transmission Williams 8-speed sequential semi-automatic
Fuel Petrobras
Tyres Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrants Williams Martini Racing
Notable drivers19. Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Massa
77. Flag of Finland.svg Valtteri Bottas
Debut 2015 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Williams FW37 is a Formula One racing car designed by Williams Grand Prix Engineering which Williams Martini Racing used to compete in the 2015 Formula One season. It was driven by Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa. It proved to be competitive, with both drivers scoring 4 podiums, and finishing the 2015 season in 3rd.

Contents

The car was launched on 1 February 2015. [2]

Design

Valtteri Bottas leads teammate Felipe Massa at the Malaysian Grand Prix Williams duo 2015 Malaysia Race.jpg
Valtteri Bottas leads teammate Felipe Massa at the Malaysian Grand Prix

Williams were first in presenting their 2015 car, releasing a computer rendering on 21 January 2015. The peculiar 'anteater' nose design of the 2014 car was dropped in favour of a lower and shorter one.

Racing history

A reasonably competitive car that finished in the points at almost every race, it ultimately helped the team secure its second consecutive third-place finish with 257 points in the Constructors' Championship. The team achieved 4 podium finishes, two each for both Massa and Bottas. The team proved arguably less competitive late in the season as they shifted development towards the 2016 car relatively early. The car though was still highly competitive, it did not score as many points as its predecessor and was overshadowed by Mercedes and a resurgent Scuderia Ferrari.

Sponsorship and livery

Bottas at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, notice the Martini branding is absent from the car to comply with local regulations Bottas Abu Dhabi 2015.jpg
Bottas at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, notice the Martini branding is absent from the car to comply with local regulations

The Williams team retained the Martini alcohol brand as their main sponsor, thereby keeping the car in the traditional Martini Racing colours. [3] Alcohol laws meant Williams could not use their red Martini stripes in Abu Dhabi, instead using a blue livery.

At the Mexican Grand Prix, to promote the film Spectre , the 007 logos featured on the side mirrors.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

YearEntrantEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516171819PointsWCC
2015 Williams Martini Racing Mercedes PU106B Hybrid P AUS MAL CHN BHR ESP MON CAN AUT GBR HUN BEL ITA SIN JPN RUS USA MEX BRA ABU 2573rd
Felipe Massa 465106156341263Ret174Ret6DSQ8
Valtteri Bottas DNS56441435513945512Ret3513

Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

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References

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