Williams FW42
Late to testing and last on the grid, the FW42 still gave Robert Kubica a point on his return to Formula One.
- Power
- 1,000 bhp
About the Williams FW42
The FW42 was designed by Paddy Lowe, Doug McKiernan and Dave Wheater for 2019, with Mercedes power and drivers George Russell, the reigning Formula 2 champion, and Robert Kubica, racing in Formula One for the first time since 2010 after his 2011 rally accident. The car was not ready for the start of pre-season testing, missed the first two and a half days and completed only 567 laps, the fewest of any team. Build quality, performance and reliability problems kept it at the back throughout the season, and parts declared illegal in testing had to be redesigned before the opening race. The team's first point of the season came when Kubica finished tenth in a chaotic German Grand Prix after both Alfa Romeos were penalised.
Williams FW42 specs
The Williams FW42 produces 1,000 bhp (746 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW42 |
| Years | 2019 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes M10 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 | 743 kg (1,638 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1346 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW42 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW42 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 FW42 fun facts
- Its fastest time in pre-season testing was 1.9 seconds slower than Sebastian Vettel's quickest lap for Ferrari.
- It carried ROKiT title sponsorship after Martini's departure and was the last Williams to carry Rexona branding, after five years.