Williams FW45

The Williams FW45 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams competing in the 2023 Formula One World Championship. The car is driven by Logan Sargeant and Alexander Albon, who are in their first and second years with the team respectively.

Williams FW45
Alex Albon driving an FW45 during the Austrian Grand Prix.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
PredecessorWilliams FW44
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-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
EngineMercedes-AMG M14 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 motorKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionMercedes-AMG 8 forward + 1 reverse gear seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
BatteryLithium-ion battery
FuelGulf
LubricantsGulf
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsWilliams Racing
Notable drivers
Debut2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event2023 Mexico City Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
180000

Design and development

The FW45 was first revealed on 6 February 2023.[1][2][3]

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year Entrant Power unit Tyres Driver name Grands Prix Points WCC pos.
BHR SAU AUS AZE MIA MON ESP CAN AUT GBR HUN BEL NED ITA SIN JPN QAT USA MXC SAP LVG ABU
2023 Williams Racing Mercedes-AMG F1 M14 P Thailand Alexander Albon 10 Ret Ret 12 14 14 16 7 11 8 11 14 8 7 11 Ret 137 9 26* 7th*
United States Logan Sargeant 12 16 16† 16 20 18 20 Ret 13 11 18† 17 Ret 13 14 Ret Ret 10
Reference:[4][5]

* Season still in progress.

References
  1. "Williams announces date for F1 2023 livery unveil and season launch". Autosport. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  2. "Mercedes, Williams and McLaren release launch dates". AutoAction. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  3. "Williams reveal 2023 livery ahead of FW45 unveiling". formula1.com. 6 February 2023.
  4. "2023 Constructor Standings". Formula1.com. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  5. "Williams FW45". StatsF1. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
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