Considerable departure from FW24

By Andrew Hooper
January 31 2003

 

 

  
Considerable departure
 
With the launch of the new FW25 approaching WilliamsF1 Technical Director Patrick Head has said that the new car will be a “considerable departure” from the 20032 FW24.

In an interview for “The Independent” Head commented on the new car by saying: "I saw somebody quoted as saying we were making a radical car."

But he went on to make it clear that the new car will not be radical. Head added: "It's not radical. The regulations are such that you have severe restrictions on what you can do.

"But it is a considerable departure from the previous layout. We felt there was no further development potential from last year's car. We've taken quite a different route and the analysis says it is a lot better. How much better, we'll have to wait and see."

As for WilliamsF1's ability to take on the dominate team of 2002, Ferrari, Head said that it is still going to be difficult to match Ferrari's record of reliability and performance from their cars.

Head added: "The problem is in matching Ferrari's combination of speed and phenomenal reliability. It is very difficult to gain both at the same time.

"I think it is most likely that the top three teams this year will be the same as last year, although I wouldn't rule out at least one of the others stepping forward.

"Toyota are becoming more serious and I think BAR could do a better job this year, especially if Honda take a step forward with their engine development. One or two others might make significant improvements, as well."
 
 
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