Williams has revealed the launch plans for its 2025 automobile, because the crew begins its affiliation with Carlos Sainz.
The Spaniard, who joined Williams from Ferrari, was allowed to drive for his new crew within the post-season take a look at in Abu Dhabi final month. Williams will launch its new automobile — the FW47 — at Silverstone on Feb. 14, however is saving the race livery for the F1 75 occasion on the O2 Area in London 4 days later. Sainz says he’s been inspired by the early indicators since starting work with the crew.
“It’s an necessary time for the crew and we’re all going to push to carry Williams again to the entrance of the grid as quickly as doable,” Sainz stated. “I used to be very impressed with the crew again in Abu Dhabi. After an extended yr, it was nice to observe the motivation and energy that everybody put in at such an necessary take a look at.
“Due to that, we’ve been in a position to put collectively a stable plan and we’ve got already began engaged on it to verify we’re as ready as doable forward of the pre-season take a look at and first race. We’re not far-off from the Silverstone automobile launch and I can’t wait to see my new journey! 2025 shall be an thrilling yr and we’re totally dedicated to assembling a robust season. Vamos!”
Group principal James Vowles says the main target has been on the brand new automobile for a major interval, with groups prone to need to change attentions to the brand new rules in 2026 as early as doable.
“There’s a large quantity to sit up for for Williams in 2025 — we’ve got unbelievable race drivers in Alex [Albon] and Carlos, high engineers becoming a member of from throughout the grid and new services turning into operational at our Grove HQ,” Vowles stated.
“As a part of our comeback plan, we’ve got been engaged on our 2025 automobile for a while and I can’t wait to see it at Silverstone on February 14. Everybody within the crew is giving the whole lot to get this crew again the place it belongs as we head in the direction of the foremost rule adjustments for 2026. It’s going to be an thrilling yr.”
Williams follows Ferrari in confirming when it can unveil its precise race automobile for 2025, with Ferrari doing so on Feb. 19 in Maranello. The F1 seventy fifth season launch occasion in London on Feb, 18 will characteristic all 10 groups however they’ve solely been mandated to unveil their race liveries at the moment, and never the brand new vehicles themselves.
