FW45

The Williams FW45 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams to compete in the 2023 Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Logan Sargeant and Alexander Albon in their first and second years with the team respectively.

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Technical Specification

Chassis constructionMonocoque construction laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb surpassing FIA impact and strength requirements
Front suspensionDouble wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone, pull-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
TransmissionMercedes-AMG F1: eight-speed forward, one reverse unit with carbon fibre maincase. Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation gear selection
ClutchCarbon multi-plate
DampersHydraulic
WheelsF1 Standard Supply Component
TyresPirelli Fronts: 305/720-18, Rears: 405/720-18
Brake systemBrembo 6 piston front and rear callipers, with carbon discs and pads
Electronics systemsFIA SECU standard electronic control unit
Cooling systemAluminium oil, water, charge air, ERS and gearbox coolers
CockpitSix-point driver safety harness with 75mm shoulder straps & system, removable automatically formed carbon fibre seat
Power UnitMercedes-AMG F1 M14 E PERFORMANCE
Fuel injectionHigh-pressure direct injection (max 500 bar, one injector/cylinder), Pressure charging Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine on a common shaft, Max rpm exhaust turbine 125,000 rpm
ERSMercedes-AMG HPP
WeightFIA Minimum
DimensionsOverall height: 970mm, overall width: 2000mm

Results

YearRoundCountryDriverGrid PosFinish PosResult
20231Bahrain Grand PrixAlexander Albon1510Finished
20231Bahrain Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1612+1 Lap
20232Saudi Arabian Grand PrixAlexander Albon1719Brakes
20232Saudi Arabian Grand PrixLogan Sargeant2016Finished
20233Australian Grand PrixAlexander Albon819Accident
20233Australian Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1816Collision
20234Azerbaijan Grand PrixAlexander Albon1212Finished
20234Azerbaijan Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1416Finished
20235Miami Grand PrixAlexander Albon1114Finished
20235Miami Grand PrixLogan Sargeant2020+1 Lap
20236Monaco Grand PrixAlexander Albon1314+1 Lap
20236Monaco Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1618+2 Laps
20237Spanish Grand PrixAlexander Albon1816+1 Lap
20237Spanish Grand PrixLogan Sargeant2020+1 Lap
20238Canadian Grand PrixAlexander Albon97Finished
20238Canadian Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1820Engine
20239Austrian Grand PrixAlexander Albon1011Finished
20239Austrian Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1813+1 Lap
202310British Grand PrixAlexander Albon88Finished
202310British Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1411Finished
202311Hungarian Grand PrixAlexander Albon1611+1 Lap
202311Hungarian Grand PrixLogan Sargeant2018Retired
202312Belgian Grand PrixAlexander Albon1514Finished
202312Belgian Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1817Finished
202313Dutch Grand PrixAlexander Albon48Finished
202313Dutch Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1020Accident
202314Italian Grand PrixAlexander Albon67Finished
202314Italian Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1513Finished
202315Singapore Grand PrixAlexander Albon1411Finished
202315Singapore Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1814Finished
202316Japanese Grand PrixAlexander Albon1316Collision damage
202316Japanese Grand PrixLogan Sargeant017Collision damage
202317Qatar Grand PrixAlexander Albon1313Finished
202317Qatar Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1518Illness
202318United States Grand PrixAlexander Albon159Finished
202318United States Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1610Finished
202319Mexico City Grand PrixAlexander Albon149Finished
202319Mexico City Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1916Retired
202320São Paulo Grand PrixAlexander Albon1319Collision
202320São Paulo Grand PrixLogan Sargeant1911+1 Lap
202321Las Vegas Grand PrixAlexander Albon512Finished
202321Las Vegas Grand PrixLogan Sargeant616Finished
202322Abu Dhabi Grand PrixAlexander Albon1414Finished
202322Abu Dhabi Grand PrixLogan Sargeant2016Finished