Williams FW34
The Williams that Pastor Maldonado took from pole position to victory at the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Williams FW34
Williams built the FW34 for 2012 after its worst season, hiring former McLaren designer Mike Coughlan and promoting Jason Somerville to head of aerodynamics, and returned to Renault engines for the first time since 1997. Pastor Maldonado and Bruno Senna drove it, and it was far more competitive than the FW33, with Maldonado running sixth in Australia until he retired on the final lap. In Spain Maldonado took pole and won, Williams' first victory since Juan Pablo Montoya's in Brazil in 2004. The rest of his season was marred by penalties and accidents, with fifth in Abu Dhabi his next best result, while Senna's best was sixth in Malaysia.
Williams FW34 specs
The Williams FW34 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW34 |
| Years | 2012 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Renault RS27-2012) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) at 18,000 rpm |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed seamless sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1172 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW34 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW34 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Williams FW34 fun facts
- It was Maldonado's only Formula One win and, as of 2026, the most recent Grand Prix victory for Williams.
- Its livery took its inspiration from the Rothmans-sponsored Williams FW19 of 1997.