Williams Racing

Williams Racing is one of Formula 1’s most historic and successful teams, with a proud tradition of innovation, independent spirit, and championship glory. Based in Grove, UK, the team is rebuilding toward competitiveness after a challenging period.

Current Williams Racing F1 drivers

In 2025, Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz Jr. form the driver lineup, combining experience, speed, and proven race-winning pedigree as Williams aims to re-establish itself in the midfield.

Alex Albon

The Thai-British racer has been instrumental in Williams’ revival since joining in 2022, bringing consistent performances and leadership both on and off track.

Driver Profile

Alexander Albon ahead of the F1 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Williams Racing

Carlos Sainz

The Spaniard joins Williams for 2025 after multiple seasons with Ferrari, bringing race-winning experience and technical insight to aid the team’s upward trajectory.

Driver Profile

Carlos Sainz with Williams | Williams F1 Team

Williams Racing Team history

Williams Grand Prix Engineering was founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head. Within three years, the team became a race winner, and in 1980 it claimed its first Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships with Alan Jones.

The 1980s and 1990s marked the team’s golden era. With drivers like Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, and Jacques Villeneuve, Williams captured nine Constructors’ and seven Drivers’ Championships. The team was known for its engineering excellence, pioneering active suspension and aerodynamic innovations.

By the early 2000s, Williams remained competitive, partnering with BMW and winning races with Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher. However, after BMW departed in 2005, performance dipped, and the team entered a long rebuilding phase.

A breakthrough came in 2012 when Pastor Maldonado won the Spanish Grand Prix, but sustained competitiveness proved elusive. Financial struggles in the late 2010s led to the sale of the team to Dorilton Capital in 2020, with the Williams family stepping away from management.

Under new leadership, Williams has invested heavily in facilities, personnel, and long-term planning. The signing of Carlos Sainz Jr. for 2025 signals an intent to accelerate its return to consistent points finishes.

F1 car – Williams FW47

Chassis: Williams FW47
Power unit: Mercedes-AMG F1 M15 E Performance
Concept focus: Improved aerodynamic efficiency, especially in low-drag setups for faster circuits, and revised suspension geometry for better tyre performance.
Upgrade path: Floor and diffuser updates in the European rounds, plus circuit-specific rear wing configurations.