Williams FW36
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Williams | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Pat Symonds (Chief Technical Officer) Ed Wood (Chief Designer) Jakob Andreasen (Chief Performance & Operations Engineer) Jason Somerville (Head of Aerodynamics) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Williams FW35 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Williams FW37 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Monocoque construction 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 PU106A Hybrid Turbo 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 (90°), 15,000 RPM limited , in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout | ||||||||||
| Electric motor | Mercedes PU106A Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic (MGU-K) Mercedes PU106A Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H) | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Williams eight forward speeds and one reverse, seamless sequential shift semi-automatic gearbox, with gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated | ||||||||||
| Weight | 691 kg (1,523.4 lb) (with driver) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Petronas | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet) | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Williams Martini Racing | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 19. Felipe Massa 77. Valtteri Bottas | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2014 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Williams FW36 is a Formula One racing car designed by Williams Grand Prix Engineering to compete in the 2014 Formula One season. It was driven by Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa, who replaced the departing Pastor Maldonado.