Williams FW40
Built for Williams' 40th anniversary, the FW40 gave Lance Stroll a debut-season podium and Felipe Massa his final F1 drive.
- Power
- 949 bhp
About the Williams FW40
Williams named the FW40 after the team's 40th anniversary and designed it under chief technical officer Pat Symonds and chief designer Ed Wood, with Mercedes-AMG M08 EQ Power+ power. Felipe Massa was joined by debutant Lance Stroll, and Williams began 2017 as the fourth-quickest team but struggled to finish consistently in the points. Stroll scored his first points in Canada and then finished third in the chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver to reach the podium in his debut season. When Massa fell ill in Hungary, reserve driver Paul di Resta stepped in for his first competitive F1 session in three years.
Williams FW40 specs
The Williams FW40 produces 949 bhp (708 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW40 |
| Years | 2017 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M08 EQ Power+) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 949 bhp (708 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 728 kg (1,605 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1304 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW40 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW40 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 FW40 fun facts
- It was the last Formula One car Felipe Massa raced; he announced his retirement for a second time in November 2017.
- The FW40 appeared in British motorcycle racer Guy Martin's television series Speed with Guy Martin, filmed in Belgium.
- Alcohol laws meant the car raced in Abu Dhabi in a blue livery without its usual red Martini stripes.