Williams FW43B
Williams' 2021 update, which turned a pointless predecessor into a podium finisher at a rain-soaked Spa.
- Power
- 1,030 bhp
About the Williams FW43B
The FW43B was Williams' development of the FW43 for 2021, raced under the rules that carried 2020 chassis over and powered by the Mercedes-AMG F1 M12 E Performance. Its livery paid homage to the team's past and to founder Sir Frank Williams, and it was the first Williams to contest a full season without the Williams family managing the team. George Russell regularly challenged for the top ten in qualifying, and the first points came in Hungary, where Nicholas Latifi and Russell were classified seventh and eighth after Sebastian Vettel's disqualification. At the Belgian Grand Prix Russell qualified second in the wet and was classified second when the race was abandoned after three laps behind the safety car, giving Williams its first podium since 2017.
Williams FW43B specs
The Williams FW43B produces 1,030 bhp (768 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW43B |
| Years | 2021 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M12 E Performance) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 1,030 bhp (768 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 752 kg (1,658 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1370 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW43B rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW43B 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 FW43B fun facts
- At the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix its halo carried Murray Walker's line 'And I've got to stop, because I've got a lump in my throat' in tribute to the commentator.
- In Saudi Arabia it carried the Frank Williams Racing Cars logo and the halo message 'I feel the need, the need for speed' in tribute to Sir Frank Williams.
- Williams planned to launch the car through an augmented-reality app, but cancelled it after the app was hacked.