Williams have offered the livery for their 2024 F1 car, the FW46 that will probably be pushed by Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant within the upcoming 2024 F1 season.
The Grove-based outfit confirmed off the livery of their 2024 F1 car at a particular launch ceremony in New York. The FW46 will sport a placing blue livery which, in response to the staff, “links Williams’ championship-winning heritage with its mission to return to the front of the grid”.
The 2024 livery is “a contemporary tribute to Williams Racing’s legacy, which includes nine Constructors’ World Championships, seven Drivers’ Championships and 114 race wins.” The new car will probably be known as FW46, following the FW naming custom launched by legendary staff founder Sir Frank Williams.
The staff acknowledged that “the livery seamlessly blends past glory with future aspirations to make history again, featuring a vibrant colour transition from Heritage Navy Blue to New Era Williams. A red and white pinstripe, reflecting Williams’ position as a British icon and inspired by historic cars from the 1985 FW10 driven by Nigel Mansell and Keke Rosberg to the 1997 Championship-winning FW19 piloted to glory by Jacques Villeneuve, is meticulously integrated for a classy yet powerful look.”
The FW46 will make its monitor debut at a pre-season promotional filming day in Bahrain on 20 February forward of the Official Pre-Season check, starting on 21 February.
Starting his second 12 months as Williams Team Principal, James Vowles commendted: “It is a major milestone to unveil the 2024 livery at an iconic location in New York City. The FW46 has been the main target of the staff for a lot of months and there may be nonetheless an amazing effort getting in from everybody at Grove to ship our challenger for this 12 months.
“As we glance to construct on the momentum from final season, now we have a driver line-up in Alex and Logan that’s succesful of constantly preventing for factors whereas serving to lead our improvement for the longer term.
“Since becoming a member of Williams Racing a 12 months in the past, I’ve seen this staff pull collectively to beat a quantity of challenges and declare seventh within the Constructors’ Championship, which meant an awesome deal for everybody concerned. We’ve additionally proven the world that we’re constructing the foundations for shifting ahead.
“We’ll proceed to strengthen the staff each on and off the monitor by enhancements to our infrastructure, investing in our individuals, and attracting unbelievable new companions like Komatsu.
“Of course, there’s nonetheless a protracted option to go on this journey collectively however I do know our followers, companions and everybody at Grove HQ is pushing as one to create new historical past for this iconic staff. It will take time, however everybody’s assist is integral to assist drive us in direction of success within the years to return. I’m trying ahead to seeing what this season holds for us.”
Speaking of the brand new car, Alex Albon added: “Coming off the again of a really optimistic 12 months we’re hoping to construct on our progress into 2024, working laborious to make some good steps ahead in efficiency.
“We’ve requested lots of the staff and the manufacturing facility to get this car the place it must be, and we’ve additionally barely modified the philosophy of the car, so I’m to see if we are able to enhance some of the traits it has traditionally had. It would require an adjustment in driving model however I’m assured it is going to be a change for the higher.”
Striking blue 🔵
Our 2024 livery, able to tackle 24 Grands Prix throughout the globe 🌍
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) February 5, 2024
Expanding on the brand new livery, Logan Sargeant: “After unveiling this nice livery I’m now itching to get behind the wheel of the FW46 and maintain growing as a driver. I’ve had a productive off season that has allowed me to arrange each bodily and mentally for the 12 months forward. Taking the time to correctly mirror on my rookie season, there’s been lots of classes discovered and expertise gained that may solely profit me as I enter this new season.
“I do know my objectives this 12 months. I’ll be seeking to construct on the progress I’ve made since being an element of the Williams Racing household. I intend to assist contribute extra to the staff’s success. Everyone at Grove has been working tirelessly to ship the FW46 over the winter break. I can’t thank them sufficient for their laborious work and the assist they’ve given me. Hopefully we are able to obtain some nice outcomes collectively in 2024.”
Moreover, Williams has additionally introduced a brand new multi-year Principal Partnership with Komatsu, a number one producer of development, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy gear. Komatsu is rekindling its relationship with Williams having loved a profitable partnership within the Eighties and Nineteen Nineties, which included supplying gearbox parts for the title-winning 1996 and 1997 automobiles.
Komatsu’s brand will function prominently on the FW46 pushed by Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant, in addition to driver overalls and Williams Racing staff package.
