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What happened to Williams Racing F1?
On 21 August 2020, Williams was acquired by Dorilton Capital. They are intending to continue racing under the Williams name.
Is Williams F1 getting better?
Williams has been gradually improving its competitiveness since the nadir of 2019 and took advantage of the chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix prior to the 2021 summer break to score its first double points finish in three years and virtually guarantee it will end its run of three consecutive last-placed finishes in the …
When did Williams racing get bad?
2011
2011. Worst season in team’s history, with poor reliability and mediocre pace.
What is wrong with Williams racing?
The final problem seen in the Williams team is the dependence on the brands making the engines and the lack of independent suppliers to each team. The main suppliers of Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault (Honda only supply the Red Bull family of cars) and therefore have a dominance of the teams around them.
What engine is in Williams F1?
Williams FW41
| Technical specifications | |
|---|---|
| Width | 2000 mm |
| Height | 950 mm |
| Engine | Mercedes M09 EQ Power+ 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 motor | Mercedes kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems |
Is Williams a Mercedes B team?
Williams say there are no plans to become a fully fledged B-team despite the recent change in ownership to Dorilton Capital. Williams, while a current customer of Mercedes, have always been proud of being an independent team, even more so in a Formula 1 field which includes many close partnerships.
Why did BMW leave Williams?
Combined with the global financial recession and the company’s frustration about the limitations of the contemporary technical regulations in developing technology relevant to road cars, BMW chose to withdraw from the sport, selling the team back to its founder, Peter Sauber.