Williams Racing is ready to race with a placing livery in the upcoming British and Hungarian Grands Prix with the British outfit keen to have a good time their 800th F1 race in Silverstone and Budapest.
Since its basis in 1977 by late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the staff has received 9 Constructors’ Championships, in affiliation with Cosworth, Honda and Renault.
The British outfit is the second most profitable outfit solely behind Ferrari, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the game: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve.
The Grove-based outfit was anticipated to attain a significant milestone on the British Grand Prix with their 800th race, however the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola final month has shifted this essential landmark to the next race in Budapest.
The staff’s 2023 F1 challenger, the FW45 will showcase a bespoke livery completely designed for its residence race at Silverstone, and will sport a special emblem in Budapest. The placing Silverstone design pays homage to the staff’s British heritage and to its founder, the late Sir Frank Williams.
Furthermore, Williams Racing is ready to carry a real legend of the previous, the 1992 championship successful FW14B, to Silverstone. F1 World Champion and Williams Racing Brand Ambassador Jenson Button is ready to take the wheel to full a number of demonstrations laps in the enduring automobile on Sunday.
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In addition to the on-track pleasure, the staff will arrange a special fan zone space in London which will likely be open Monday to Sunday at 48 Regent Street throughout the British Grand Prix week.
Fans may have the chance to meet Alex Albon, Logan Sargeant, Jenson Button and James Vowles with gorgeous heritage vehicles additionally set to seem in the Fan Zone, together with Alain Prost’s 1993 Championship successful automobile.
The fanzone in London will even host a state-of-the-art simulators and a devoted fan retailer the place supporters should purchase unique staff merchandise. Moreover, the occasion will function a STEM training space, geared toward inspiring the subsequent era of engineers and innovators, fostering an appreciation for the scientific and technological facets of Formula 1.
Commenting on the special livery, Team Principal James Vowles stated: “Reaching the milestone of our 800th Grand Prix is a exceptional achievement for Williams Racing. We are extremely pleased with our historical past and the legacy constructed over time.
“Over our 46-year historical past, the staff has achieved unbelievable outcomes. With 9 Constructors’ championships and seven Drivers’ titles to our title we’re the second most profitable Formula 1 staff of all time, solely behind Ferrari. We invite all our followers to be part of us in this celebration as we pay tribute to our iconic previous and look in the direction of a shiny future.”
