Williams FW47

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Williams FW47

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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Williams FW47
Carlos Sainz Jr. driving the FW47 during the Japanese Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
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)
PredecessorWilliams FW46
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-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
EngineMercedes-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 motorKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionMercedes-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)
FuelPetronas[note 1]
LubricantsPetronas[note 1]
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsAtlassian Williams Racing
Notable drivers
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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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. Gulf Oil[1] branding appeared on the FW47, but the car uses Petronas fuel and lubricants.[1]

References

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