Williams ‘to pull out all the stops’ with special plans revealed for Silverstone and Hungary
Williams 800th race graphic. Image credit: Williams F1.
Williams have revealed they will be running a special livery at the British Grand Prix as they celebrate their 800th race in Formula 1.
The team say they will be “pulling out all the stops” as they bring up a remarkable landmark in the sport, the team being one of the longest-serving and most successful in the history of Formula 1.
Their home race at the British Grand Prix was set to be the site of their 800th race start prior to the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, so that landmark will wait until the next round at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.
Sir Frank Williams to be honoured with special livery
As a result of the unexpected shift in their landmark date, Williams have opted to extend their celebrations of 800 starts to both the races in the UK and Hungary, to ensure their home fans in Britain will be able to take part in the “series of exciting events and activities to honour the team’s rich heritage” planned at Silverstone.
Among them will be “a bespoke livery exclusively designed for its home race at Silverstone, as well as [the FW45] sporting a special emblem in Budapest”, which the team say will pay tribute to their founder, the late Sir Frank Williams.
On Grand Prix Sunday at Silverstone in July, the legendary 1992 title-winning Williams FW14B will be driven by 2009 World Champion and current Williams ambassador Jenson Button for demonstration laps.
Away from the track, a fan zone will be open at 48 Regent Street in London throughout the week building up to the race, for what the team promise will be “an immersive experience for all motorsport enthusiasts” that celebrates their history.
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“Reaching the milestone of our 800th Grand Prix is a remarkable achievement for Williams Racing,” team principal James Vowles said.
“We are incredibly proud of our history and the legacy built over the years. Over our 46-year history, the team has achieved incredible results.
“With nine Constructors’ championships and seven Drivers’ titles to our name we are the second most successful Formula 1 team of all time, only behind Ferrari.
“We invite all our fans to join us in this celebration as we pay tribute to our iconic past and look towards a bright future.”