Williams FW41
The FW41, driven by Lance Stroll, during the Austrian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Williams–Mercedes | ||||||||||
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| Predecessor | Williams FW40 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Williams FW42 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre monocoque, laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Upper and lower wishbones, inboard springs and dampers actuated by push-rods | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Upper and lower wishbones, inboard springs and dampers actuated by pull-rods | ||||||||||
| Width | 2,000 mm (79 in) | ||||||||||
| Height | 950 mm (37 in) | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes M09 EQ Power+ 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 | Mercedes kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Williams eight speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated | ||||||||||
| Weight | 733 kg (1,616 lb) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Petronas Primax | ||||||||||
| Brakes | AP 6 piston front and 4 piston rear calipers with carbon discs and pads | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) Dicastal forged magnesium wheels: 13" | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Williams Martini Racing | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 18. Lance Stroll 35. Sergey Sirotkin | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2018 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Williams FW41 is a Formula One racing car designed by Paddy Lowe and Dirk de Beer for the Williams team, to compete in the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship. The car made its competitive debut at the Australian Grand Prix, and was driven by Lance Stroll in his second season with the team; and Sergey Sirotkin, making his competitive debut in Formula One. The FW41, albeit reliable, lacked the necessary pace to challenge the other cars over the course of the season.