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			{{Short description\|2018 Formula One racing car}}
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			{{Racing car
			\| Car_name = Williams FW41
			\| Image = FIA F1 Austria 2018 Nr. 18 Stroll.jpg
			\|Image_size=270px
			\| Caption = The FW41, driven by ], during the {{F1 GP\|2018\|Austrian}}
			\| Category = ]
			\| Constructor = ]–]
			\| Designer = {{ubl
			\|] {{smaller\|(Chief Technical Officer)}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2018/1/mid-february-reveal-for-new-williams.html\|title=Mid-February reveal for new Williams\|publisher=formula1.com \|date=29 January 2018 \|access-date=10 February 2018}}</ref>
			\|] {{smaller\|(Chief Designer)}}
			\|] {{smaller\|(Head of Aerodynamics)}}<ref name="de beer">{{cite news\|url=https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/02/16/williams-launches-2018-formula-1-challenger/\|title=Williams launches 2018 Formula 1 challenger\|work=]\|date=16 February 2018\|access-date=16 February 2018}}</ref>
			}}
			\| Predecessor = ]
			\| Successor = ]
			\| Team = ]
			\| Drivers = 18. {{flagicon\|CAN}} ]<br>35. {{flagicon\|RUS}} ]
			\| Technical ref = <ref>{{cite web\|title=Mercedes AMG F1 Power Unit M09 EQ Power+ Technical ref\|url=https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/mercedes-amg-f1/power-unit-m09-eq-power/\|work=mercedesamgf1.com\|publisher=]\|access-date=26 February 2018\|archive-date=12 June 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143020/https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/mercedes-amg-f1/power-unit-m09-eq-power/\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/132981/pirelli-to-introduce-new-softest-tyre-in-2018\|title=Pirelli to introduce new softest-compound pink-walled F1 tyre in '18\|last=Mitchell\|first=Scott\|date=12 November 2017\|work=]\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113112906/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/132981/pirelli-to-introduce-new-softest-tyre-in-2018\|archive-date=13 November 2017\|url-status=dead\|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=FW41\|url=https://www.f1technical.net/f1db/cars/1052/williams-fw41}}</ref>
			\| Length =
			\| Width = {{cvt\|2000\|mm\|in}}
			\| Height = {{cvt\|950\|mm\|in}}
			\| Chassis = Carbon-fibre monocoque, laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb
			\| Front suspension = Upper and lower wishbones, inboard springs and dampers actuated by push-rods
			\| Rear suspension = Upper and lower wishbones, inboard springs and dampers actuated by pull-rods
			\| Engine name = ] M09 EQ Power+
			\| Configuration = {{cvt\|1.6\|L\|cuin\|0}} direct injection ] ] engine limited to 15,000 ]
			\| Engine position = in a ]
			\| Electric motor = Mercedes ] and ] energy recovery systems
			\| Brakes = AP 6 piston front and 4 piston rear calipers with carbon discs and pads
			\| Battery =
			\| Gearbox name = Williams
			\| Gears = eight speed
			\| Type = seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
			\| Steering =
			\| Weight = {{cvt\|733\|kg\|lb}}
			\| Fuel = ] Primax
			\| Lubricants =
			\| Tyres = ] P Zero (dry)<br>Pirelli Cinturato (wet)<br>Dicastal ]: 13"
			\| Debut = ]
			\| Last_event = ]
			\| Races = 21
			\| Wins = 0
			\| Podiums = 0
			\| Poles = 0
			\| Fastest_laps = 0
			}}

			The '''Williams FW41''' is a ] ] designed by ] and ] for the ] team, to compete in the ].<ref name="de beer"/> The car made its competitive debut at the {{F1 GP\|2018\|Australian}}, and was driven by ] in his second season with the team;<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.williamsf1.com/racing/news/2017abudhabitest\|title=Williams Martini Racing confirms 2017 Abu Dhabi test driver line-up\|work=Williams Martini Racing\|date=22 November 2017\|access-date=22 November 2017\|quote="Lance, as confirmed race driver for 2018"\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171123161200/http://www.williamsf1.com/racing/news/2017abudhabitest\|archive-date=23 November 2017}}</ref> and ], making his competitive debut in Formula One.<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Barretto\|first1=Lawrence\|title=Sergey Sirotkin beats Robert Kubica to 2018 Williams F1 seat\|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/133914/sirotkin-announced-as-2018-williams-driver\|website=autosport.com\|access-date=16 January 2018\|date=16 January 2018}}</ref> The FW41, albeit reliable, lacked the necessary pace to challenge the other cars over the course of the season.


			==Design and development==
			In signing Sergey Sirotkin, Williams formed an alliance with Russian racing outfit ], which came with financial investment in the team. While discussing the investment, SMP Racing revealed that under the terms of the agreement their investment would specifically be spent on technical development of the FW41 instead of being used to cover the costs of day-to-day operations.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/134304/sirotkin-backing-to-be-spent-on-car-development\|title=Sirotkin backing will be spent on development of Williams F1 car\|first1=Valentin\|last1=Khorounzhiy\|first2=Glenn\|last2=Freeman\|work=]\|publisher=]\|date=9 February 2018\|access-date=14 February 2018}}</ref>

			Testing and development work was carried out by ]. The role was Kubica's first with a Formula One team since his ] that almost resulted in the traumatic amputation of his arm.<ref name="Kubica">{{cite news\|last1=Barretto\|first1=Lawrence\|title=Kubica named Williams' reserve driver\|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/kubica-named-williams-reserve-driver-996292/\|access-date=16 January 2018\|work=]\|publisher=]\|date=16 January 2018}}</ref>

			The Mercedes-powered Williams FW41 features the mandatory ] cockpit protection device, painted white so it is incorporated into the team’s livery design, which sports blacker on the front wing, bargeboards and around the sidepods for 2018.

			The car had problems with its development mainly being cooling, packaging and the aerodynamics which resulted in its uncompetitiveness.

			==Competition history==
			]
			Williams had finished fifth in the Constructors Championship in both ] and ], but saw their performance decline severely in 2018. Although the car had good reliability, its pace was poor, and the team ended up at the back of the field mostly fighting the ]. Their first points came in ] when Stroll finished 8th. The team would not score points again until ], when Stroll and Sirotkin finished 9th and 10th respectively. They finished 10th and last in the Constructors' Championship, their lowest ever position. However, the seven points they scored exceeded the five points scored in both ] and ].

			==Sponsorship and livery==
			This was the fifth and final Williams car featuring a ] livery as the team decided to not renew the sponsorship deal. Alcohol laws meant Williams could not use their red Martini stripes in France and Abu Dhabi, instead using a blue livery.

			==Complete Formula One results==
			(]) (results in '''bold''' indicate pole position; results in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)
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			\|style="background-color:#cfcfff"\|14
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			\|style="background-color:#cfcfff"\|17{{smallsup\|†}}
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			\|style="background-color:#cfcfff"\|17
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			\|style="background-color:#cfcfff"\|18
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			{{smallsup\|†}} Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed more than 90% of the race distance.

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Latest revision as of 10:06, 21 November 2024

2018 Formula One racing car Racing car model

Williams FW41

The FW41, driven by Lance Stroll, during the Austrian Grand Prix

Design and development

In signing Sergey Sirotkin, Williams formed an alliance with Russian racing outfit SMP Racing, which came with financial investment in the team. While discussing the investment, SMP Racing revealed that under the terms of the agreement their investment would specifically be spent on technical development of the FW41 instead of being used to cover the costs of day-to-day operations.

Testing and development work was carried out by Robert Kubica. The role was Kubica's first with a Formula One team since his 2011 rallying accident that almost resulted in the traumatic amputation of his arm.

The Mercedes-powered Williams FW41 features the mandatory Halo cockpit protection device, painted white so it is incorporated into the team’s livery design, which sports blacker on the front wing, bargeboards and around the sidepods for 2018.

The car had problems with its development mainly being cooling, packaging and the aerodynamics which resulted in its uncompetitiveness.

Competition history

Williams had finished fifth in the Constructors Championship in both 2016 and 2017, but saw their performance decline severely in 2018. Although the car had good reliability, its pace was poor, and the team ended up at the back of the field mostly fighting the Toro Rossos. Their first points came in Azerbaijan when Stroll finished 8th. The team would not score points again until Italy, when Stroll and Sirotkin finished 9th and 10th respectively. They finished 10th and last in the Constructors' Championship, their lowest ever position. However, the seven points they scored exceeded the five points scored in both 2011 and 2013.

Sponsorship and livery

This was the fifth and final Williams car featuring a Martini livery as the team decided to not renew the sponsorship deal. Alcohol laws meant Williams could not use their red Martini stripes in France and Abu Dhabi, instead using a blue livery.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																					Points	WCC
Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	AUS	BHR	CHN	AZE	ESP	MON	CAN	FRA	AUT	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	RUS	JPN	USA	MEX	BRA	ABU	Points	WCC
2018	Williams Martini Racing	Mercedes	P	Sirotkin	Ret	15	15	Ret	14	16	17	15	13	14	Ret	16	12	10	19	18	16	13	13	16	15	7	10th
2018	Williams Martini Racing	Mercedes	P	Stroll	14	14	14	8	11	17	Ret	17	14	12	Ret	17	13	9	14	15	17	14	12	18	13	7	10th

Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed more than 90% of the race distance.

References

"Mid-February reveal for new Williams". formula1.com. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
^ "Williams launches 2018 Formula 1 challenger". Speedcafe. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
"Mercedes AMG F1 Power Unit M09 EQ Power+ Technical ref". mercedesamgf1.com. Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
Mitchell, Scott (12 November 2017). "Pirelli to introduce new softest-compound pink-walled F1 tyre in '18". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017.
"FW41".
"Williams Martini Racing confirms 2017 Abu Dhabi test driver line-up". Williams Martini Racing. 22 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 November 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2017. Lance, as confirmed race driver for 2018
Barretto, Lawrence (16 January 2018). "Sergey Sirotkin beats Robert Kubica to 2018 Williams F1 seat". autosport.com. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
Khorounzhiy, Valentin; Freeman, Glenn (9 February 2018). "Sirotkin backing will be spent on development of Williams F1 car". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
Barretto, Lawrence (16 January 2018). "Kubica named Williams' reserve driver". Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 16 January 2018.

External links

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