FIRST LOOK: Williams present F1 2023 livery and Gulf partnership
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Williams presented their livery at a season launch event on Monday at their Grove factory and released digital renders of their FW45, which will be rolled out for the first time at a Silverstone shakedown on February 13 before pre-season testing in Bahrain. The 2023 livery has been described by Williams as an “evolution” of the FW44, featuring a contrasting diamond shape and flashes of red and blue, as well as a change to a matte finish to provide a “stronger on track visual”. Red Bull launch their RB19 with FORD! | F1 2023Video of Red Bull launch their RB19 with FORD! | F1 2023Barring the presence of Gulf’s logo, there is only a small nod to the iconic brand’s famous blue and orange colour scheme as it returns to the F1 grid on a “long-term” deal after its previous three-year partnership with McLaren came to a close. Dorilton Capital chairman Matthew Savage said: “As Williams Racing continues its transformation, we’re proud to unveil this year’s livery. “We are excited about this year’s car, and I cannot thank the entire team at Grove enough for their hard work to get ready for the season. I am delighted to welcome both new and existing partners to our journey.” A notable absentee from the launch was James Vowles, who does not officially begin work as Williams’ new team principal until February 20 following his exit from Mercedes. Vowles’s appointment represents a senior management restructure at Williams following the departures of Jost Capito and FX Demaison at the end of 2022. Williams will field a revised driver line-up consisting of Alex Albon and American F1 debutant Logan Sargeant, who replaces Nicholas Latifi. Related Albon reveals F1 driver ‘concern’ about FIA’s free speech clampdown Sidepod shape will be “most obvious change” on Williams’ F1 2023 carThe famous British team will be aiming for a more competitive season after slipping to last place in the 2022 F1 constructors’ championship, having scored just eight points in 22 races. Pre-season testing takes place at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 23-25, one week before the opening race.
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