Williams FW33

Williams FW33
Rubens Barrichello driving the FW33 at the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
Designer(s)Sam Michael (Technical Director)
Ed Wood (Chief Designer)
Jon Tomlinson (Chief Aerodynamicist)
PredecessorWilliams FW32
SuccessorWilliams FW34
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Carbon-fibre double wishbone arrangement, with composite toelink and pushrod-activated springs and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)As front, except pullrod activated rear dampers
EngineCosworth CA2011k 2.4 L (146 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM with KERS naturally aspirated mid-mounted
TransmissionSeven-speed sequential semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear electro-hydraulically actuated seamless-shift
Weight640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
FuelBP
TyresPirelli P Zero
Rays Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrantsAT&T Williams
Notable drivers11. Brazil Rubens Barrichello
12. Venezuela Pastor Maldonado
Debut2011 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2011 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Williams FW33 was a Formula One racing car developed by Williams F1 for the 2011 Formula One season. It was driven by Brazilian veteran Rubens Barrichello and 2010 GP2 Series champion and rookie driver Pastor Maldonado. The car was shaken down at Silverstone on 28 January 2011, and made its full on-track debut at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, on 1 February 2011[2] in an interim testing livery. The definitive livery was released on 24 February, adding white, silver and red to the existing dark blue in a design directly inspired by the Rothmans livery used from 1994 to 1997.

  1. ^ "FW33 Tech Spec". AT&T Williams. Williams F1. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Williams to debut FW33 at Valencia test". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 18 January 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2011.