Williams Debuts 2025 F1 Car FW47 at Silverstone Shakedown
Williams has unveiled its 2025 Formula 1 car, the FW47, at Silverstone Circuit, marking a significant departure from their previous launch strategies. Carlos Sainz, following his move from Ferrari, completed the car's initial shakedown runs on wet tires under cold but mostly dry conditions.
Blue race car in pit garage
The early launch follows McLaren's unveiling of their MCL39, with Williams conducting a live broadcast event at the British Grand Prix venue. Team Principal James Vowles describes the FW47 as an evolution of their 2024 design, with specific focus on improving high-speed corner performance.
Red IndyCar on racetrack
Key highlights of the launch:
- Car debuts in special blue and black testing livery
- 2025 race livery to be revealed at F1 75 event in London
- Alex Albon scheduled for testing later in the day
- New title partnership with Atlassian announced, potentially one of F1's largest deals
- Launch timing more than 10 days before Bahrain pre-season testing
This early launch represents a notable improvement in Williams' preparation compared to 2024, when they faced challenges with late car completion and chassis availability.