Williams FW47

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Williams FW47
Category Formula One
Constructor Williams
Designer(s)
  • Pat Fry (Chief Technical Officer)
  • David Worner (Engineering Director)
  • Matt Harman (Design Director)
  • Jonathan Carter (Deputy Chief Designer)
  • Dave Robson (Head of Vehicle Performance
  • Adam Kenyon (Head of Aerodynamics)
  • Juan Molina (Chief Aerodynamicist)
Predecessor Williams FW46
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon-fibre monocoque, laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Engine Mercedes-AMG M16 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 motor Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission Mercedes-AMG 8 forward + 1 reverse gear seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
BatteryLithium-ion battery
Weight800 kg (including driver, excluding fuel)
Fuel Petronas [note 1]
Lubricants Petronas [note 1]
Tyres Pirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrants Atlassian Williams Racing
Notable drivers
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Williams FW47 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams competing in the 2025 Formula One World Championship. The car is being driven by Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz Jr. [2] The car was launched on 14 February 2025 at Silverstone Circuit in a one-off camo livery; it was driven by Sainz. [3]

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Background

Livery

The 2025 livery was unveiled on 18 February 2025 at the F1 75 Live event at The O2 Arena with the other teams. [4]

Competition and development history

During pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit, new signee Sainz set the fastest time. [5]

The Australian Grand Prix saw both Williams cars enter Q3, with Albon qualifying sixth and Sainz tenth. However, Sainz experienced a torque issue with his car that sent him into the wall and into retirement. The lone Williams of Albon finished in fifth, the team's highest finishing result since the rain-affected 2021 Belgian Grand Prix. [6]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Gulf Oil [1] branding appeared on the FW47, but the car uses Petronas fuel and lubricants. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Gulf x Williams Partnership". Gulf. Gulf.
  2. ↑ "Santander joins Williams as Official Partner for 2025 and beyond". Williams Racing. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
  3. ↑ "Williams 2025 Launch". Williams Racing. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  4. ↑ "All you need to know about the F1 75 launch event at The O2". Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  5. ↑ "IN NUMBERS: Who was the fastest and who recorded the most laps at Bahrain's 2025 pre-season test?" . Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  6. ↑ "Norris beats Verstappen to victory in dramatic Australian GP opener amid late-race chaos". Formula One. 16 March 2025.
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