Williams FW45
A Mercedes-powered Williams that Alexander Albon regularly hauled into the points in 2023.
About the Williams FW45
The FW45 was revealed on 6 February 2023 and powered by the Mercedes-AMG M14 E Performance, with a Mercedes-AMG eight-speed gearbox and Gulf fuel and lubricants. Alexander Albon did most of the scoring, with seventh places in Canada, where he was named Driver of the Day, and at the Italian Grand Prix, where he held off faster cars. He also qualified fourth at Zandvoort and finished eighth. Rookie Logan Sargeant endured a difficult season of crashes and qualifying problems before scoring his first point at the United States Grand Prix after two cars ahead were disqualified.
Williams FW45 specs
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW45 |
| Years | 2023 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M14 E 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 | 798 kg (1,759 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW45 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW45 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 FW45 fun facts
- Logan Sargeant's tenth place in Austin made him the first American driver to score points since Michael Andretti at the 1993 Italian Grand Prix.
- After Sargeant's qualifying crash at Suzuka, his chassis was rebuilt with parts not from the original car, so it was deemed a third car, forcing a pit-lane start and a ten-second penalty.