Williams unveils 48th F1 livery

Williams has shown the world the look the iconic squad will carry in its 48th Formula 1 World Championship campaign this year.

The FW46 F1 car will feature a tweaked black and blue livery that continues a running theme since 2022.

The similar colour scheme to last year is covered with various shades of dark and navy blue across the side pods before covering the entire nose section.

It has also added a red and white stripe at the top and bottom of the blue shades which the team describes is a nod to its iconic era between 1985 and 1997.

Last year Williams took a big step forward finishing seventh in its most productive season since the Felipe Massa’s final season in 2017.

Doing the heavy lifting was Thai driver Alex Albon, who has formed himself as the team’s spearhead.

Albon put in a number of impressive drives to score 28 of Williams’ 28 points accrued across 2023.

Seventh place finishes at Canada and Italy were the high points, while he qualified fourth at Zandvoort and charged up 10 spots to get points in the Qatar Sprint.

He is the final year of his contract and will be a key player in the silly season with Williams desperate to keep him.

On the other side of the garage American Logan Sargeant did enough to secure a second season with Williams.

Despite a tough rookie campaign punctured by crashes and mistakes, he was able to score his maiden career point on home turf at Austin.

Williams team principal James Vowles is optimistic having seen strong unity at Grove.

“The FW46 has been the focus of the team for many months and there is still a tremendous effort going in from everyone at Grove to deliver our challenger for this year.

“As we look to build on the momentum from last season, we have a driver line-up in Alex and Logan that is capable of consistently fighting for points while helping lead our development for the future.

Alex Albon driving at the 2023 Dutch GP

“Since joining Williams Racing a year ago, I’ve seen this team pull together to overcome a number of challenges and claim seventh in the constructors’ championship, which meant a great deal for everyone involved. We’ve also shown the world that we’re building the foundations for moving forward.

“Of course, there’s still a long way to go on this journey together but I know our fans, partners and everyone at Grove HQ is pushing as one to create new history for this iconic team.

“It will take time, but everyone’s support is integral to help drive us towards success in the years to come. I’m looking forward to seeing what this season holds for us.”

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