Marko Hanželic
Even before the presentation was helpful virtual reality, which is supposed to take place with the help of a special application for mobile phones, actually started, they are from Williams reported that it was hacked by rioters, so it was team from Grove forced to withdraw from the web.
Jost Capito, Williams ’new CEO, pointed out just before the presentation that this year from the team “Miracles are not to be expected, as they were not allowed to work on the car itself. Nevertheless, this is a team that has been part of the elite for decades, and I believe that you have to count on us in the medium and long term. ” On the other hand, they seem to be at Haas working even less on the race car itself, which is why many believe they could Williams became a dangerous competition to the American team for the penultimate place among the constructors.
Interestingly, they are at Williams have already passed the first test of the car or you shakedown. They had already taken the car down the track in February Silverston, but then of course still in last year's colors.
The team from Oxfordshire she opted for a completely new color scheme, which does not include the prominent logo of the sponsors. As he points out I got it, the new exterior is a combination of tradition and a look to the future that the team is expected to bring soon better results.
Pri Williams they also confirmed that Jack aitken remains the team’s official reserve driver. The XNUMX-year-old also got a chance to race last year as he is on VN Sakhir replaced George Russell, who was then mistaken for a covid-19 sufferer Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes. A Brit who has too Korean roots, said: “After my dream of playing in F1 came true last season, I am excited to be able to continue as a backup driver. I have a lot of friends in Grove and I will definitely do my best to bring added value to my team. ”
Gallery: Williams-Mercedes FW43B
