Williams FW43
The Mercedes-powered Williams that was quicker than its predecessor yet ended 2020 without a single point.
About the Williams FW43
Williams described the FW43 as an evolution of the FW42, with design led by Doug McKiernan and Dave Wheater and new recruits David Worner and Jonathan Carter. Its sidepods sloped steeply down to the floor, a shape compared with the Red Bull RB8 and Sauber C31, and had smaller inlets and flatter outer surfaces. George Russell and Nicholas Latifi drove it, and Russell's 11th on the grid after a rain-affected qualifying session was Williams' first Q2 appearance since the 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix. The car was faster than the FW42 but very sensitive when running behind other cars, and four 11th places left Williams without a point for the season.
Williams FW43 specs
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW43 |
| Years | 2020 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M11 EQ Performance) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 746 kg (1,645 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW43 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW43 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 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 FW43 fun facts
- Reserve driver Jack Aitken made his Grand Prix debut in the FW43 at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, when George Russell was called up by Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton.
- The car tested in ROKiT-branded colours, but the title sponsorship was ended before the delayed season began and a new livery was revealed.