Williams FW47
Carlos Sainz Jr. driving the FW47 during the Japanese Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Williams | ||||||||||
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| Predecessor | Williams FW46 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Williams FW48 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre monocoque, laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes-AMG M16 E Performance 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout | ||||||||||
| Electric motor | Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Mercedes-AMG 8 forward + 1 reverse gear seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated | ||||||||||
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery | ||||||||||
| Weight | 800 kg (including driver, excluding fuel) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Gulf | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Gulf | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Williams Racing | ||||||||||
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| Debut | 2025 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Williams FW47 was a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams which competed in the 2025 Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz Jr., both in their fourth and first seasons with the team respectively. A remarkable improvement over its predecessor, the FW47 scored two Grand Prix podiums, one Grand Prix fastest lap and one sprint podium, all podiums being scored by new signee Sainz.