Williams FW46
The Williams FW46 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams to compete in the 2024 Formula One World Championship. The car is driven by Logan Sargeant and Alexander Albon in their second and third years with the team respectively.
| Category | Formula One |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Williams |
| Predecessor | Williams FW45 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre monocoque, laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar |
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, pull-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar |
| Engine | Mercedes-AMG M15 E Performance 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout |
| Electric motor | Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems |
| Transmission | Mercedes-AMG 8 forward + 1 reverse gear seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery |
| Fuel | Gulf |
| Lubricants | Gulf |
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | Williams Racing |
| Notable drivers | |
| Debut | 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix |
Design and development edit
The FW46 was first revealed on 5 February 2024.[1]
Season summary edit
At the season opener at the Bahrain International Circuit, Albon and Sargeant qualified 13th and 18th respectively, finishing in 15th and 20th.[2] At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the drivers started 12th and 19th and finished in 11th and 14th. As there was no spare chassis available, Sargeant withdrew from the Australian Grand Prix to allow teammate Albon to use his chassis; Albon had crashed heavily in practice and the team were unable to repair his car.[3] Albon ultimately finished in twelfth. Sargeant damaged the repaired chassis in the following Japanese Grand Prix during the first free practice session.[4]
Complete Formula One results edit
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* Season still in progress.
References edit
- ^ Basile Davoine (5 February 2024). "Williams F1 présente la livrée 2024 de sa FW46". motorsport.com. Retrieved 24 February 2024..
- ^ "Williams Racing Report: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix". Williams Racing. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Albon to take over Sargeant's car for remainder of Australia GP weekend after FP1 shunt". formula1.com. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Kew, Matt (5 April 2024). "Sargeant to race repaired F1 car in Suzuka; no spare Williams until Miami". Autosport.