Williams has adopted McLaren with an early launch and shakedown of its 2025 automotive, with the FW47 hitting the observe at Silverstone.
In the future after the 2024 constructors’ champions ran the MCL39 on the dwelling of the British Grand Prix, Williams delivered a reside launch occasion on the similar 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 swap from Ferrari, with the Spaniard finishing preliminary set up laps on one other chilly however largely dry day within the UK. Sainz described every little thing as working as anticipated in the course of the first runs, though his opening laps befell on full moist tires.
FW47 in motion for the primary time 💙💨 pic.twitter.com/Ynj3KgovN4
— Atlassian Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) February 14, 2025
The method is a major departure from current Williams automotive deliveries, with the 2024 automotive being accomplished late and the staff not having a spare chassis within the early a part of final season. This time round, the automotive has hit the observe 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 accomplice Atlassian, with staff principal James Vowles describing the deal as probably one of many greatest in Components 1.
Alex Albon may also drive the FW47 afterward Friday, with Vowels calling the brand new automotive an evolution of final 12 months’s design, with the staff specializing in enhancing its efficiency in high-speed corners.
