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Williams ambassador Jenson Button has already noticed a significant amount of changes to this year’s Williams Formula 1 car ahead of the new season.
Teams are not expected to make many changes heading into the 2025 F1 season, as they prepare for the new regulations in 2026. McLaren and Williams recently unveiled their new cars, the MCL39 and FW47, at Silverstone. Williams has a new driver lineup for 2025, with Carlos Sainz joining Alex Albon. The FW47 launch saw special Valentine’s Day livery, with the full livery reveal scheduled for the F1 75 Live event. Observers noted significant modifications to the FW47, indicating the team’s commitment to improvement for the upcoming season. Williams team principal James Vowles expressed optimism about the car’s advancements and emphasized the focus on high downforce and cornering sensitivity. Sainz’s arrival brings hope for Williams to return to the front of the grid, building on the progress made in the previous season.
