Williams FW44
The first Williams developed wholly under Dorilton Capital's ownership, built for 2022's ground-effect rules.
- Power
- 1,030 bhp
About the Williams FW44
The FW44 was Williams' first car under the 2022 technical regulations, designed under technical director François-Xavier Demaison and powered by the Mercedes-AMG M13 E Performance, with Mercedes-AMG also supplying the gearbox. Nicholas Latifi and Alexander Albon drove it, and Albon scored its first point with tenth in Australia and two more in Miami. Paint was gradually removed in the opening rounds to save weight, and a major update at the British Grand Prix brought a new floor, sidepods and rear wing similar in design to the Red Bull's. At Silverstone Albon was caught up in the first-corner crash in which Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo flipped over his car, and he was taken to hospital for checks but released the same day.
Williams FW44 specs
The Williams FW44 produces 1,030 bhp (768 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW44 |
| Years | 2022 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M13 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 | 798 kg (1,759 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1291 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW44 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW44 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 FW44 fun facts
- The FW44 was the first Williams not to carry the Ayrton Senna tribute logo, with Jost Capito saying the team wanted to 'move on in the future'.
- Nyck de Vries raced the FW44 at the 2022 Italian Grand Prix in place of Alexander Albon, who had appendicitis.
- Its launch livery was a darker blue than the predominantly white Williams cars that preceded it.