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Driver: Robert Kubica Chassis / Engine: FW41-02 / Mercedes-AMG F1 M09 EQ Power+ Location: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, 4.655 km Weather: Warm and dry Temperatures (min-max): Air 22ºC / Track 30ºC Dave Robson, Performance Projects – Principal Engineer: We’ve had another very busy and productive day today with a lot of laps completed. We’ve run a solid programme with Robert, building […]
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Driver: Oliver Rowland Chassis / Engine: FW41-02 / Mercedes-AMG F1 M09 EQ Power+ Location: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, 4.655 km Weather: Warm and dry Temperatures (min-max): Air 16-26ºC / Track 18-36ºC Dave Robson, Performance Projects – Principal Engineer: It’s been a really good day of testing. Oliver’s got through in excess of 120 laps which, given this was achieved within a […]
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A round-up of interesting Williams related stories found on the web this week: Pictures from the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix: Williams has requested a review of several Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix decisions, including Sergrey Sirotkin’s grid penalty. Williams queries stewards F1 Azerbaijan GP calls and Alonso recovery “The Stewards decide, unanimously, that there is no new significant and relevant […]
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Race Notes Lance Stroll finished 11th and Sergey Sirotkin 14th in the Spanish Grand Prix Both cars started on the soft Pirelli tyre, with Lance starting 18th and Sergey 19th Lance had an excellent start to climb to P12 on the opening lap meanwhile a crash between Grosjean, Hulkenberg and Gasly brought out the Safety Car Sergey had to take […]
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Qualifying Notes Sergey Sirotkin qualified 18th and Lance Stroll 19th for the Spanish Grand Prix Both Sergey and Lance qualified on the supersoft Pirelli tyre After completing initial runs, both drivers returned to the track with less than five minutes remaining, and Sergey improved by half a second to go P18 Lance improved and set personal best times in sectors […]
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Paddy Lowe, Chief Technical Officer: Firstly I want to congratulate Robert on his first official F1 session since he left the sport at the end of 2010. He did a fantastic job for us today, and it is a great credit to his determination and character that we have seen his return to F1. I’m only sorry that the car […]
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Williams has launched an official eSports team to compete in a range of online sim racing competitions. eSports gives Williams an opportunity to compete in a burgeoning industry, providing both new and existing fans with opportunities to engage with the team in a diverse and accessible arena. The team will run competitions for gamers to earn their place on the […]
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Paddy Lowe We come to Spain this weekend and the very demanding Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. They say that the car that is quickest around here is generally going to be quickest at most races in the season. It is the first race where traditionally you see many more upgrades arriving, as we are back to our truck-based logistics rather than […]
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A round-up of interesting Williams related stories found on the web this week: Over the past few decades it has resolutely resisted moves to dilute the definition of a constructor even though it would reduce costs and benefit Williams as it lacks a wealthy benefactor. The Real Reason The Williams Team “Will Close” If F1 Doesn’t Get A Budget Cap […]
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A round-up of interesting Williams related stories found on the web this week: Pictures from the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: “If we solve the cooling problem, we’ll gain 8 tenths in one fell swoop.” Mercedes could help solve Williams problem ? “We have two different drivers that are relatively inexperienced, but we are very happy with what they are doing […]
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