Williams has revealed the launch plans for its 2025 automotive, 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 check in Abu Dhabi final month. Williams will launch its new automotive — the FW47 — at Silverstone on Feb. 14, however is saving the race livery for the F1 75 occasion on the O2 Enviornment in London 4 days later. Sainz says he’s been inspired by the early indicators since starting work with the crew.
“It’s an vital time for the crew and we’re all going to push to convey Williams again to the entrance of the grid as quickly as potential,” Sainz mentioned. “I used to be very impressed with the crew again in Abu Dhabi. After a protracted yr, it was nice to observe the motivation and energy that everybody put in at such an vital check.
“Because of that, we’ve been capable of put collectively a stable plan and now we have already began engaged on it to ensure we’re as ready as potential forward of the pre-season check and first race. We’re not distant from the Silverstone automotive launch and I can’t wait to see my new experience! 2025 might be an thrilling yr and we’re totally dedicated to assembling a robust season. Vamos!”
Crew principal James Vowles says the main focus has been on the brand new automotive for a major interval, with groups more likely to need to change attentions to the brand new rules in 2026 as early as potential.
“There’s a super quantity to sit up for for Williams in 2025 — now we have unbelievable race drivers in Alex [Albon] and Carlos, prime engineers becoming a member of from throughout the grid and new amenities turning into operational at our Grove HQ,” Vowles mentioned.
“As a part of our comeback plan, now we have been engaged on our 2025 automotive for a while and I can’t wait to see it at Silverstone on February 14. Everybody within the crew is giving all the pieces 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’ll unveil its precise race automotive for 2025, with Ferrari doing so on Feb. 19 in Maranello. The F1 seventy fifth season launch occasion in London on Feb, 18 will function all 10 groups however they’ve solely been mandated to unveil their race liveries at the moment, and never the brand new vehicles themselves.
