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Williams will mark its 800th grand prix begin one race earlier than it reaches the milestone, by sporting a particular livery for its residence spherical.
The crew was initially because of attain its landmark eighth century of grands prix at Silverstone subsequent month. Nevertheless the cancellation of April’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix means the crew ought to now begin its 800th race in Hungary two weeks later.
Williams’ FW45 will seem in a “bespoke livery” at Silverstone, the crew introduced, and carry a “particular emblem” marking its 800th begin on the Hungaroring.
“Reaching the milestone of our 800th grand prix is a outstanding achievement for Williams Racing,” stated James Vowles, who took over as Williams crew principal earlier this 12 months.
The crew has completed backside of the standings in three of the final 4 seasons. Nevertheless it has received the constructors’ championship extra occasions than any of its rivals bar Ferrari, and brought the likes of Jacques Villeneuve, Damon Hill, Nigel Mansell, Keke Rosberg and Alan Jones to the driving force’s title.
“We’re extremely pleased with our historical past and the legacy constructed over time,” Vowles continued. “Over our 46-year historical past, the crew has achieved unbelievable outcomes. With 9 constructors’ championships and 7 drivers’ titles to our identify we’re the second most profitable System 1 crew of all time, solely behind Ferrari.”
As a part of the Silverstone celebrations, Williams’ model ambassador Jenson Button will drive the FW14B which dominated the 1992 season through the British Grand prix weekend.
“We invite all our followers to hitch us on this celebration as we pay tribute to our iconic previous and look in direction of a shiny future,” concluded Vowles.
Williams can be because of run a particular livery on the Singapore Grand Prix in honour of certainly one of its sponsors.
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