Williams has adopted McLaren with an early launch and shakedown of its 2025 automotive, with the FW47 hitting the monitor at Silverstone.
At some point after the 2024 constructors’ champions ran the MCL39 on the dwelling of the British Grand Prix, Williams delivered a reside launch occasion on the identical venue that noticed the FW47 roll out for a shakedown throughout a worldwide broadcast.
Carlos Sainz was first behind the wheel of his new automotive following his change from Ferrari, with the Spaniard finishing preliminary set up laps on one other chilly however largely dry day within the UK. Sainz described all the pieces as working as anticipated in the course of the first runs, though his opening laps passed off on full moist tires.
FW47 in motion for the primary time 💙💨 pic.twitter.com/Ynj3KgovN4
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The strategy is a major departure from current Williams automotive deliveries, with the 2024 automotive being accomplished late and the workforce not having a spare chassis within the early a part of final season. This time round, the automotive has hit the monitor greater than 10 days earlier than the beginning of pre-season testing in Bahrain.
The FW47 was unveiled in a particular blue and black livery solely for the shakedown on Valentine’s Day, with the 2025 race livery being launched as a part of the F1 75 occasion in London subsequent week,
The launch occasion additionally included extra dialogue about new title companion Atlassian, with workforce principal James Vowles describing the deal as doubtlessly one of many largest in Method 1.
Alex Albon may also drive the FW47 in a while Friday, with Vowels calling the brand new automotive an evolution of final yr’s design, with the workforce specializing in enhancing its efficiency in high-speed corners.
