Williams F1 Team on Thursday, revealed the livery for its 2011 car, the FW33 during an event broadcasted online. Their interim livery had made its debut at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, on 1 February.
The Williams FW33 2011 livery was released on 24 February, adding white, silver and red to the existing dark blue in a design directly inspired by the Rothmans livery used from 1994 to 1997.
Reigning GP2 champion and rookie driver Pastor Maldonado joined Sam Michael at the event. Maldonado's co-driver, veteran Rubens Barrichello was not present at the event as he was celebrating his 14th wedding anniversary with wife Silvana.
The most visible name on the car is that of energy company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), which joined the Williams F1 boat after the British squad signed Pastor Maldonado for the 2011 season. In addition, the new livery also comprises the name of temporary employment company Randstad.
Williams has also announced a new partnership for the 2011 season of Formula 1 with one of Britain's most acclaimed chefs Michael Caines (who will join the team with responsibilities in the hospitality area).
The British chef, who received 2 Michelin stars some 12 years ago and has retained them ever since, said,
"I am thrilled to be involved with the AT&T Williams team as an official partner and to help them develop their already high standards of hospitality.
(...) It is a prestigious relationship and something we are very excited about and proud of. I am a petrolhead at heart and I’m passionate about Formula One. I have followed Williams over many years so for me this involvement is just brilliant"
A touch of nostalgia!
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Williams unveil definitive 2011 race livery (The Official F1)
"Williams’ technical director Sam Michael was in attendance at the unveiling and spoke to the assembled media about the theory behind the technicalities of the car’s design. Michael drew particular attention to the compact nature of the FW33’s rear end."
Williams FW33 2011 Livery pictures
Sponsor logos on the Williams FW33
Photos © Williams/LAT
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