Williams FW46
Williams's 2024 challenger, slowed by excess weight and a shortage of spare parts, which scraped together 17 points.
About the Williams FW46
The FW46 was revealed on 5 February 2024 and was the first Williams with its multi-function display on the steering wheel rather than the chassis. A modernised manufacturing process forced the team to make some parts in metal instead of carbon fibre, leaving the car over the weight limit, costing an estimated 0.45 seconds a lap and making crash damage heavier. Alexander Albon drove all season, while Logan Sargeant was replaced by Williams Academy driver Franco Colapinto from the Italian Grand Prix onwards. A season of frequent accidents yielded 17 points and ninth place in the Constructors' Championship.
Williams FW46 specs
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW46 |
| Years | 2024 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG M15 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 FW46 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW46 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 FW46 fun facts
- With no spare chassis after Albon's heavy practice crash in Melbourne, Sargeant handed his car to his teammate and sat out the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
- Colapinto's eighth place in Azerbaijan made him the first Argentine to score points since Carlos Reutemann in 1982.
- Its engine cover carried a tribute to the Frank Williams Racing Cars logo.