.jpg) Alex Albon driving an FW45 during the Austrian Grand Prix. | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Williams | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | François-Xavier Demaison (Technical Director)
David Worner (Design Director) Dave Wheater (Head of Aerodynamics) Jonathan Carter (Deputy Chief Designer) Dave Robson (Head of Vehicle Performance) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Williams FW44 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Williams FW46 | ||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes-AMG M14 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 | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Petronas | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Gulf | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Williams Racing | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | |||||||||||
| Debut | 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Williams FW45 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams to compete in the 2023 Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Logan Sargeant and Alexander Albon in their first and second years with the team respectively.