Williams FW48
Late to its first shakedown, the 2026 Williams later gained a B-spec version that is due to carry over into 2027.
About the Williams FW48
Williams switched its full focus to the FW48 on 1 January 2025, earlier than any other team, but production delays meant it missed the private Barcelona shakedown in January 2026. The team answered rumours that it was overweight by publishing a weight of 772.4 kg, and the car first ran at Silverstone on 4 February in a fan-voted one-off livery. Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz Jr. drive it, and team principal James Vowles confirmed that the B-spec version introduced at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be carried into 2027. After the Mexico City Grand Prix, Williams was ninth in the Constructors' Championship with 12 points.
Williams FW48 specs
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW48 |
| Years | 2026 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG M17) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 772 kg (1,703 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW48 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW48 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 FW48 fun facts
- Its gloss blue livery carries a red and white keyline in tribute to the title-winning FW14B and FW18.
- At the first Spanish Grand Prix on the new Madring circuit, Williams ran its 1981 livery, from the last year the team had raced in Madrid.