Williams FW44

The Williams FW44 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams to compete in the 2022 Formula One World Championship. The car is being driven by Nicholas Latifi and Alexander Albon, who are in their third and first years with the team respectively. The chassis is Williams' first car under the 2022 technical regulations, and their first to be developed wholly under new owners, Dorilton Capital, with Jost Capito at the helm.[2]

Williams FW44
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
Designer(s)François-Xavier Demaison (Technical Director)
Adam Carter (Engineering Director)
Dave Wheater (Head of Aerodynamics)
David Worner (Design Director)
Jonathan Carter (Head of Design)
PredecessorWilliams FW43B
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque, laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, pull-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Width2000mm
Height970mm[1]
EngineMercedes-AMG M13 E Performance
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motorKinetic and Thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionMercedes-AMG 8 forward + 1 reverse gear seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
BatteryLithium-ion battery
Weight798kg (1759 lbs)
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsWilliams Racing
Notable drivers
Debut2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
40000

Complete Formula One results

key

Year Entrant Power unit Tyres Driver name Grands Prix Points WCC pos.
BHR SAU AUS EMI MIA ESP MON AZE CAN GBR AUT FRA HUN BEL NED ITA SIN JPN USA MXC SAP ABU
2022 Williams Racing Mercedes-AMG F1 M13 P Alexander Albon 13 14 10 11 1* 10th*
Nicholas Latifi 16 Ret 16 16
Reference:[3][4]

* Season still in progress.

References
  1. Thompson, Neil (15 February 2022). "Williams Mercedes FW44 Technical Specification". The Williams Grand Prix Database. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  2. "Formula 1 2022 Technical Regulations" (PDF). Retrieved 20 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "2022 Constructor Standings". Formula1.com. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  4. "Williams FW44". StatsF1. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
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