A round-up of interesting Williams related stories found on the web this week:
“Pre-season testing is now finished and next time we’re out on track it will finally be a race weekend! We got some good mileage in over the course of the test and I feel like we’ve ticked all our boxes, despite losing some time on Friday.” – Alex Albon
Williams Racing ‘in a good position’ heading to Bahrain for F1 season opener
Someone has to be last in a ranking like this, and based on its performance in Bahrain over the three days of testing it’s Williams this time round. But this isn’t like previous years where the car was up to a second off the back of the midfield pack, and there’s every chance that in the right conditions the Williams will spring a surprise in the top ten.
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“I think this experience last year not being in the car, but seeing the team work from the pits, and from the other side, is very beneficial for him to get back in the car and I think will benefit from this.” – Jost Capito
Williams expects to benefit from Albon experience
Despite Renault having reclaimed its V10 engine, leaving the car unable to run, it is estimated to sell for between €1.5m and €3m (£1.25m-£2.5m) when it goes under the hammer at Monaco in RM Sotheby’s Mansell Collection sale.
Nigel Mansell to sell 1991 Williams that carried Senna, as he auctions F1 collection
Williams may just become the surprise of 2022. The team is on the rise with the new management led by Capito. Money should also not be a problem anymore and except for one problem the car seemed pretty reliable during the winter tests.
Williams knocks on the door of the middle table
Testing proved the car was stable and without much porpoising problems yet more time is likely needed to get the best out of the package.
Williams FW44 tech rundown with Craig Scarborough
“If you look at the comparisons, nine and 10 is our worst corner, we’re just struggling to brake as late as other cars” – Alex Albon
Slow corner weakness hurting Williams in Bahrain say drivers after ending practice last
The blue car suffers from the troubles of cars with reduced bellies: an idea that is too extreme or a concept that still needs some setup work?
Where has the potential of the FW44 gone?
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