Williams FW26
Juan Pablo Montoya driving the FW26 at the 2004 Canadian Grand Prix | |||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Williams | ||||||||
| Designers | Patrick Head (Technical Director) Gavin Fisher (Chief Designer) Brian O'Roarke (Chief Composites Engineer) Mark Tatham (Chief Mechanical Engineer) Steve Wise (Head of Electronics) Antonia Terzi (Chief Aerodynamicist) Heinz Paschen (Technical Engine Director - BMW) Angelo Camerini (Chief Designer, Engine - BMW) | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Williams FW25 | ||||||||
| Successor | Williams FW27 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon aramid epoxy composite monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, torsion bar, pushrod | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, coil spring, pushrod | ||||||||
| Length | Over 4,600 mm (181 in) | ||||||||
| Width | 1,800 mm (71 in) | ||||||||
| Height | 950 mm (37 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | BMW P84 2,998 cc (183 cu in) V10 electronic indirect multi-point injection with 4-stroke piston Otto-cycle naturally-aspirated, mid-mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | Williams 6/7-speed + 1 reverse sequential semi-automatic paddle shift with limited-slip differential | ||||||||
| Power | > 950 hp (708 kW) @ 19,000 rpm, 410 N⋅m (302 ft⋅lb) torque | ||||||||
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) including driver and fuel | ||||||||
| Fuel | Petrobras Podium unleaded 95 RON racing gasoline | ||||||||
| Lubricants | Castrol | ||||||||
| Brakes | Carbon Industrie carbon discs and pads operated by AP calipers | ||||||||
| Tyres | Michelin Pilot slick dry and treaded intermediate and wet | ||||||||
| Clutch | AP Racing multi-plate carbon clutch | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | BMW Williams F1 Team | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | 3. Juan Pablo Montoya 4. Ralf Schumacher 4. Marc Gené 4. Antônio Pizzonia | ||||||||
| Debut | 2004 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||
| First win | 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||
| Last win | 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||
| Last event | 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
The Williams FW26 is a Formula One racing car designed and built by Williams Grand Prix Engineering for the 2004 Formula One season. Known for its distinctive "walrus nose", the car was driven by Ralf Schumacher, Juan Pablo Montoya, Antônio Pizzonia and Marc Gené. It was also the last Williams designed under Patrick Head's supervision.