Williams FW33 Formula 1
Car 2011. The Williams FW33 is a Formula One racing car developed by Williams F1 for the 2011 Formula One season. It will be driven by Brazilian veteran Rubens Barrichello and 2010 GP2 Series champion and rookie driver Pastor Maldonado. The car was shaken down at Silverstone on 28 January 2011, and made its full on-track debut at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, on 1 February 2011[2] in an interim testing livery. The definitive livery was released on 24 February, adding white, silver and red to the existing dark blue in a design directly inspired by the Rothmans livery used from 1994 to 1997.
New rules, which were only confirmed by the FIA’s World Motorsport Council in June 2010, compelled Williams F1’s technical team to take an innovative approach to its new car. The ban on double diffusers and the F-duct forced the aerodynamicists to seek new downforce solutions; KERS had to be incorporated into the layout and the team had to prepare for the arrival of a new tyre supplier, Pirelli, for the first time in five years.
Williams FW33 Technical
specifications:
Chassis : carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front) : Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with composite toelink and pushrod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear) : as front, except pullrod activated rear dampers
Engine : Cosworth CA2011k 2.4 L (146 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM with KERS naturally aspirated mid-mounted
Transmission : Seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear Electro-hydraulically actuated seamless shift
Weight : 640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
Fuel : BP
Tyres : Pirelli P Zero Rays Wheels (front and rear): 13"
