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Williams FW47

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Williams FW47
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
Designer(s)Pat Fry (Chief Technical Officer)
David Worner (Design Director)
Jonathan Carter (Deputy Chief Designer)
Dave Robson (Head of Vehicle Performance
Adam Kenyon (Chief Aerodynamicist)
PredecessorWilliams FW46
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque, laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, pull-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
EngineMercedes-AMG M16 E Performance
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 motorKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionMercedes-AMG 8 forward + 1 reverse gear seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
BatteryLithium-ion battery
FuelPetronas[note 1]
LubricantsPetronas[note 1]
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsAtlassian Williams Racing
Notable drivers

The Williams FW47 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams set to compete in the 2025 Formula One World Championship. The car will be driven by Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz Jr.[2] The car was launched on 14 February 2025 at Silverstone Circuit in a one-off camo livery; it was driven by Sainz.[3] The 2025 livery will be unveiled 4 days later at the F1 75 Live event at The O2 Arena with the other teams.[4]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Gulf Oil[1] branding appeared on the FW47, but the car uses Petronas fuel and lubricants.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gulf x Williams Partnership". Gulf. Gulf.
  2. ^ "Santander joins Williams as Official Partner for 2025 and beyond". Williams Racing. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
  3. ^ "Williams 2025 Launch". Williams Racing. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  4. ^ "All you need to know about the F1 75 launch event at The O2". Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website. Retrieved 2025-02-12.