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Williams has followed McLaren with an early launch and shakedown of its 2025 car, with the FW47 hitting the track at Silverstone. One day after the 2024 constructors’ champions ran the MCL39 at the…
Williams has unveiled their 2025 car, the FW47, at an early launch event at Silverstone, following McLaren’s lead. Carlos Sainz was the first to test the car on track after switching from Ferrari, providing positive feedback on its performance during initial laps on wet tires. This early launch marks a departure from Williams’ previous late deliveries, with the FW47 hitting the track over 10 days before pre-season testing in Bahrain. The team showcased a special livery on Valentine’s Day, with the official 2025 race livery set to be revealed at the F1 75 event in London next week. Team principal James Vowles highlighted the significance of the new partnership with Atlassian, emphasizing the focus on improving the car’s performance in high-speed corners. Alex Albon is also scheduled to drive the FW47, as Williams aims to build on last year’s design for the upcoming season.
