Williams has introduced the winner of its fan-voted Gulf livery for 3 races later this season, and it may not be the design you anticipated…

The crew introduced a contest in Monaco the place followers might vote on 4 completely different livery choices in partnership with Gulf, for use on the Singapore, Japanese and Qatar grands in September and October. After almost 200,000 votes, the ultimate got here right down to an iconic ‘Heritage’ design and a contemporary twist named ‘Bolder than Daring’, and the latter gained with 51.9% of the vote.

Unveiled throughout a lavish occasion on the new Raffles lodge in Central London, the livery will run at three races and crew principal James Vowles says it matches the angle at Williams because it at the moment is investing closely in its future.

“This competitors was an unimaginable alternative for our followers to actively have interaction and form the visible id of our crew,” Vowles stated. “The profitable design encapsulates the essence of the Gulf and Williams Racing partnership, reflecting on the previous however constructing on our future. This livery will create a defining second when it takes to the monitor later within the season.”

Gulf Oil Worldwide CEO Mike Jones says the result of the vote is a mirrored image of the evolving fanbase in System 1, with Gulf voters extra in favor of the ‘Heritage’ however Williams followers guaranteeing a brand new twist on the long-lasting colours was chosen.

“We’re extraordinarily happy with our partnership with Williams Racing and this livery is marking an iconic second in motorsport historical past,” Jones stated. “The marketing campaign has been an enormous success and sparked pleasure for each Gulf and Williams followers alike.

“Offering the followers with the ability to regulate this competitors has vastly influenced the outcomes. Gulf’s iconic colours have created 4 unimaginable liveries with one standout winner chosen by the followers, Bolder than Daring, which can now be inscribed into Gulf’s wealthy motorsport historical past.”