 Alexander Albon in the Williams FW44 during free practice at the Austrian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Williams | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | François-Xavier Demaison (Technical Director) Adam Carter (Engineering Director) Dave Wheater (Head of Aerodynamics) David Worner (Design Director) Jonathan Carter (Head of Design) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Williams FW43B | ||||||||||
| Successor | Williams FW45 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre monocoque, laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, pull-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar | ||||||||||
| Width | 2000mm | ||||||||||
| Height | 970 mm[1] | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes-AMG M13 E Performance 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout | ||||||||||
| Electric motor | Kinetic and Thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Mercedes-AMG 8 forward + 1 reverse gear seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated | ||||||||||
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery | ||||||||||
| Weight | 798 kg (1759 lbs) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Petronas Primax | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Williams Racing | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers |
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| Debut | 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Williams FW44 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams that competed in the 2022 Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Nicholas Latifi and Alexander Albon, who were in their third and first years with the team respectively. Nyck de Vries participated in the Italian Grand Prix in the FW44, replacing Albon due to the Thai driver suffering appendicitis.[2] The chassis is Williams' first car under the 2022 technical regulations, and their first to be developed wholly under new owners, Dorilton Capital, with Jost Capito at the helm.[3]
- ^ Thompson, Neil (15 February 2022). "Williams Mercedes FW44 Technical Specification". The Williams Grand Prix Database. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ "Albon ruled out of Italian Grand Prix with appendicitis, as replacement De Vries prepares to make F1 race debut | Formula 1®". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Formula 1 2022 Technical Regulations" (PDF). Retrieved 20 January 2022.