Williams FW35

Williams FW35
Pastor Maldonado driving the FW35 at the Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
Designer(s)Mike Coughlan (Technical Director)
Ed Wood (Chief Designer)
Jason Somerville (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorWilliams FW34
SuccessorWilliams FW36
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisMonocoque construction laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb surpassing FIA impact and strength requirements
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, pull-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
EngineRenault RS27-2013[2] 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted.
TransmissionWilliams F1 seven speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Weight642 kg (1,415.4 lb) (with driver)
FuelTotal Excellium with ATL Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder fuel system
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[3]
RAYS forged magnesium wheels
Competition history
Notable entrantsWilliams F1 Team
Notable drivers16. Venezuela Pastor Maldonado[4]
17. Finland Valtteri Bottas[4]
Debut2013 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2013 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
190000

The Williams FW35[5] was a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Williams team for use in the 2013 Formula One season. It was driven by Pastor Maldonado and 2011 GP3 Series champion Valtteri Bottas in his Formula One debut.[4]

  1. ^ "Williams FW35 - F1technical.net".
  2. ^ Beer, Matt (4 July 2011). "Williams to run Renault engines again from 2012". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  3. ^ Noble, Jonathan; Beer, Matt (11 December 2013). "F1 teams expert enough to avoid early tyre struggles – Ross Brawn". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  4. ^ a b c Collantine, Keith (28 November 2012). "Bottas joins Maldonado at Williams for 2013". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  5. ^ "No 'step nose' on Williams's 2013 car – Bottas". TopCar.za. 9 January 2013. Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2013.

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