Williams FW37

Williams FW37
Felipe Massa driving the FW37 at the 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
Designer(s)Pat Symonds (Chief Technical Officer)
Ed Wood (Chief Designer)
Jason Somerville (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorWilliams FW36
SuccessorWilliams FW38
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon epoxy and honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone suspension, with push-rod activated springs and Williams dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone suspension, with pull-rod activated springs and Williams dampers
Length5,000 mm (196.9 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height950 mm (37.4 in)
EngineMercedes PU106B Hybrid Turbo 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 engine (90°), limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motorMercedes PU106B Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic (MGU-K)
Mercedes PU106B Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H)
TransmissionWilliams 8-speed sequential semi-automatic
FuelPetrobras
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsWilliams Martini Racing
Notable drivers19. Brazil Felipe Massa
77. Finland Valtteri Bottas
Debut2015 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Williams FW37 is a Formula One racing car designed by Williams Grand Prix Engineering which Williams Martini Racing used to compete in the 2015 Formula One season. It was driven by Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa. It proved to be competitive, with both drivers scoring 4 podiums, and finishing the 2015 season in 3rd.

The car was launched on 1 February 2015.[2]

  1. ^ "Williams Mercedes FW37 Technical Specification". WilliamsF1.com. Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited. Archived from the original on 17 April 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  2. ^ "WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING LAUNCH THE FW37 AT THE FIRST TEST IN JEREZ". Williams Grand Prix Engineering. Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited. 1 February 2015. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.