Williams FW41
Reliable but slow, the FW41 left Williams tenth and last in 2018, the team's lowest championship finish.
- Power
- 1,000 bhp
About the Williams FW41
Paddy Lowe and Dirk de Beer led the design of the FW41, a Mercedes-powered car for 2018 driven by Lance Stroll and debutant Sergey Sirotkin, whose backers SMP Racing invested specifically in its technical development. It proved reliable but lacked pace, with problems in cooling, packaging and aerodynamics. Stroll scored the first points with eighth in Azerbaijan, and the team did not score again until Italy, where Stroll and Sirotkin finished ninth and tenth. Williams ended the year tenth and last with seven points, its lowest championship position.
Williams FW41 specs
The Williams FW41 produces 1,000 bhp (746 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW41 |
| Years | 2018 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes M09 EQ Power+) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 1,000 bhp (746 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 733 kg (1,616 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1364 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW41 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW41 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 FW41 fun facts
- Robert Kubica carried out testing and development work, his first role with a Formula One team since his 2011 rallying accident.
- It was the fifth and final Williams to carry Martini livery.
- Even in its worst season, Williams' seven points beat the five it had scored in both 2011 and 2013.