2018 Williams F1 Racing - Mercedes

[Sevach]

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/will ... 8-1005415/

Paddy interview.

[Mr Brooksy]

I'm not sure about the livery, to much black (obviously too hide the detail a little better), but I would have thought that a splash of the dark royal blue as a border to the white and black might have been a more elegant choice keeping in mind the teams corporate image.

[fritticaldi]

I looked at Sirotkin's past racing record and he often raced in front running well established teams. He doesn't have many podium finishes. Perhaps he is better in qualifying ? Looking forward to how the young Russian performs in his first year.

[NathanOlder]

I looked at Sirotkin's past racing record and he often raced in front running well established teams. He doesn't have many podium finishes. Perhaps he is better in qualifying ? Looking forward to how the young Russian performs in his first year.

Was saying that over and over again in the argument about who to choose, Sirotkin or Kubica. Sirotkin has done nothing to deserve an F1 drive at this stage in his career.

[FrukostScones]

I looked at Sirotkin's past racing record and he often raced in front running well established teams. He doesn't have many podium finishes. Perhaps he is better in qualifying ? Looking forward to how the young Russian performs in his first year.

I think he will beat Stroll. I mean if he is better than Kubica

[NathanOlder]

without a doubt he will beat Stroll IF he's better than Kubica.

I read Kubica will get 3 FP1 runs this year. I hope he's able to put in some hot times and put his team mate to shame

[ringo]

I looked at Sirotkin's past racing record and he often raced in front running well established teams. He doesn't have many podium finishes. Perhaps he is better in qualifying ? Looking forward to how the young Russian performs in his first year.

Was saying that over and over again in the argument about who to choose, Sirotkin or Kubica. Sirotkin has done nothing to deserve an F1 drive at this stage in his career.

I think that is a bit too harsh. Reading Lowe's comments and the process they went through to select Sirotkin, i feel more confident that he will do well. It wasn't down to just money. He simply was the better option over Kubica.
If it was money and he wasnt a good driver he would be the test driver instead of Kubica.
As for the livery and the car, they're all more agressive than the previous years. They have done away with the bulby sidepods that have plauged the williams cars for years, and i am glad someone stepped in and approached the sidepods differently. The car will have better downforce characteristics and may lose the low drag feature that was become a signature of the williams cars.

[Mr Brooksy]

Anyone else notice that Williams is missing Randstad logos on the car?

That's a shame, as they've been with Williams for quite a few years now.

[Sevach]

Randstad and Hackett.

One can see why they felt the need for extra money.

[Sevach]

Kubica will test for the Manor WEC LMP1 team.

https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/kub ... n-1006141/

I think it will probably be a good thing for Robert if he gets a full time racing seat in addition to his role at Williams, so let's see.

[Vasconia]

Kubica will test for the Manor WEC LMP1 team.

https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/kub ... n-1006141/

I think it will probably be a good thing for Robert if he gets a full time racing seat in addition to his role at Williams, so let's see.

He may not be enough fast(according to what the team theoretically thinks) but its clear that they have a great confidence on his feedback about the car. Great to see him driving again tough I would like to see him more times. If I am not wrong he will make only three appearances during this season, is it right?

[Sevach]

You mean FP appearances for Williams?

How many WEC races he will contest i dunno honestly...

[adrianjordan]

You mean FP appearances for Williams?

How many WEC races he will contest i dunno honestly...

Imagine if he beat Alonso!!

[netoperek]

Robert got some first impression of new car, as FW41 gets some running time on Motorland Aragon today due to Williams filming day. I wonder how many complaints technical department have already heard from Robert

[Mr Brooksy]

Robert got some first impression of new car, as FW41 gets some running time on Motorland Aragon today due to Williams filming day. I wonder how many complaints technical department have already heard from Robert

As many as Robert can find I hope. The more quality feedback from a quality driver the better.

If the car is not within 1 sec of the fastest car this year, I think it's going to be another tough season. And Williams need a good season to hold on to Martini... I'm kinda expecting Williams to lose Martini to McLaren now that the key man at Martini is now on that McLaren business advisory group thing (whatever it is).