Valtteri Bottas driving the FW34 during the FP1 at the 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Williams
Designer(s)
Mike Coughlan (Technical Director)[1] Ed Wood (Chief Designer) Jason Somerville (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor
Williams FW33
Successor
Williams FW35
Technical specifications[2]
Chassis
Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
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
Renault RS27-2012[3] 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 naturally aspirated mid-mounted
Transmission
Williams F1 seven speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Weight
640 kg (1,411.0 lb) (with driver)
Fuel
Total
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[4] RAYS forged magnesium wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants
Williams F1 Team
Notable drivers
18. Pastor Maldonado[5] 19. Bruno Senna[6]
Debut
2012 Australian Grand Prix
First win
2012 Spanish Grand Prix
Last win
2012 Spanish Grand Prix
Last event
2012 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
20
1
1
1
1
The Williams FW34[7] was a Formula One racing car designed by Williams F1 for the 2012 Formula One season.
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^Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
^"Pastor Maldonado Confirmed for 2012 with Valtteri Bottas as Reserve Driver". Williams F1. 1 December 2011. Archived from the original on 3 December 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
^Elizalde, Pablo (17 January 2012). "Williams confirms Bruno Senna will race for the team in F1 in 2012". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
^"Williams". Formula1.com. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
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Global Information
Pastor Maldonado[5]
Bruno Senna[6]