The Williams FW38, driven by Felipe Massa, during the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Williams
Designer(s)
Pat Symonds (Chief Technical Officer) Ed Wood (Chief Designer) Jason Somerville (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor
Williams FW37
Successor
Williams FW40
Technical specifications[1]
Chassis
carbon-fibre composite and aluminium honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)
double wishbones, push-rod actuated springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)
same as front
Engine
Mercedes PU106C Hybrid 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 (90º) turbocharged engine, limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor
MERCEDES AMG HPP ERS Mercedes PU106C Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic (MGU-K) Mercedes PU106C Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H)
Transmission
Williams 8-speed sequential semi-automatic Williams paddle-shift 8-speed semi-automatic
Battery
Lithium-ion batteries
Weight
1,548 lbs
Fuel
Petrobras
Brakes
AP Racing ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 6-pot caliper
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero (dry) tyres Pirelli Cinturato (wet) tyres Front:245/660 - 13 / Rear:325/660 - 13
Competition history
Notable entrants
Williams Martini Racing
Notable drivers
19. Felipe Massa 77. Valtteri Bottas
Debut
2016 Australian Grand Prix
Last event
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
21
0
1
0
0
The Williams FW38 is a Formula One racing car designed by Williams to compete in the 2016 Formula One season. The car was driven by Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas.
The FW38 used the Mercedes PU106C Hybrid power unit. During qualifying for the 2016 European Grand Prix, the FW38 set the highest ever recorded speed of a Formula One car during an official session, at 378 km/h (235 mph).[2]
During the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix, the FW38 set the second highest ever recorded speed of a Formula One car during a race, at 372.5 km/h (231.5 mph).[3]
Due to a lack of upgrades to the car, which was similar to the Williams FW37, the team eventually lost 4th place in the constructors' championship to Force India.
^"Williams Martini Racing Launches FW38". Williams Martini Racing. 19 February 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
^Collantine, Keith (20 June 2016). "Williams hit record speeds on and off the track". F1Fanatic. Archived from the original on 20 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^"Williams clocking second highest fastest speed at 372.5km/h during race". F1Fanatic. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
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