Williams has revealed the launch plans for its 2025 automobile, because the group begins its affiliation with Carlos Sainz.
The Spaniard, who joined Williams from Ferrari, was allowed to drive for his new group within the post-season check 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 group.
“It’s an vital time for the group 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 group again in Abu Dhabi. After an extended 12 months, it was nice to look at the motivation and energy that everybody put in at such an vital check.
“Because of that, we’ve been in a position to put collectively a strong plan and we’ve got already began engaged on it to ensure we’re as ready as doable forward of the pre-season check and first race. We’re not distant from the Silverstone automobile launch and I can’t wait to see my new trip! 2025 will probably be an thrilling 12 months 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 automobile for a big interval, with groups more likely to need to change attentions to the brand new laws in 2026 as early as doable.
“There’s a large quantity to sit up for for Williams in 2025 — we’ve got incredible race drivers in Alex [Albon] and Carlos, prime engineers becoming a member of from throughout the grid and new amenities changing 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 group is giving all the things to get this group again the place it belongs as we head in direction of the key rule modifications for 2026. It’s going to be an thrilling 12 months.”
Williams follows Ferrari in confirming when it would 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 function all 10 groups however they’ve solely been mandated to unveil their race liveries at the moment, and never the brand new automobiles themselves.
