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The '''Williams FW36''' is a ] ] designed by ] to compete in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/WilliamsF1Team/status/424610799802662913?screen_name=WilliamsF1Team|title=@WilliamsF1Team|work=Twitter|publisher=]|accessdate=19 January 2014}}</ref> It will be driven by ] and ], who replaced the departing ].<ref name="Massa"/> The FW36 is the first car built by Williams to use a Mercedes engine,<ref name="Williams-Merc">{{cite news|title=The Williams F1 Team and Mercedes-Benz announce long-term engine partnership|url=http://www.williamsf1.com/Team/Media/News/The-Williams-F1-Team-and-Mercedes-Benz-announce-long-term-engine-partnership/|work=WilliamsF1.com|publisher=]|date=30 May 2013|accessdate=30 May 2013}}</ref> a 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine, known as the PU106A Hybrid.<ref name="PU106A"/> The '''Williams FW36''' is a ] ] designed by ] to compete in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/WilliamsF1Team/status/424610799802662913?screen_name=WilliamsF1Team|title=@WilliamsF1Team|work=Twitter|publisher=]|accessdate=19 January 2014}}</ref> It will be driven by ] and ], who replaced the departing ].<ref name="Massa"/> The FW36 is the first car built by Williams to use a Mercedes engine,<ref name="Williams-Merc">{{cite news|title=The Williams F1 Team and Mercedes-Benz announce long-term engine partnership|url=http://www.williamsf1.com/Team/Media/News/The-Williams-F1-Team-and-Mercedes-Benz-announce-long-term-engine-partnership/|work=WilliamsF1.com|publisher=]|date=30 May 2013|accessdate=30 May 2013}}</ref> a 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine, known as the PU106A Hybrid.<ref name="PU106A"/>

A computer-generated rendering of the car was released on 23 January, showing an extended nosecone dubbed the "]".<ref>{{cite news|title=First image of Williams FW36 reveals ‘anteater’ nose|url=http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2014/01/23/anteater-nose-revealed-first-image-williams-fw36/|first=Keith|last=Collantine|work=F1 Fanatic|publisher=Keith Collantine|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=24 January 2014}}</ref>
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Racing car model
Williams FW36
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
Designer(s)Pat Symonds (Chief Technical Officer)
PredecessorWilliams FW35
Technical specifications
ChassisMonocoque construction laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb surpassing FIA impact and strength requirements
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
EngineMercedes PU106A Hybrid 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 Turbocharged
TransmissionWilliams F1 eight speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Weight690 kg (1,521.2 lb) (with driver)
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsWilliams F1 Team
Notable drivers19. Brazil Felipe Massa
77. Finland Valtteri Bottas

The Williams FW36 is a Formula One racing car designed by Williams to compete in the 2014 Formula One season. It will be driven by Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa, who replaced the departing Pastor Maldonado. The FW36 is the first car built by Williams to use a Mercedes engine, a 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine, known as the PU106A Hybrid.

A computer-generated rendering of the car was released on 23 January, showing an extended nosecone dubbed the "anteater".

References

  1. "Williams FW36". Retrieved 23 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Mercedes names 2014 F1 V6 Engine 'PU106A Hybrid'". This Is F1. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  3. ^ "The Williams F1 Team announces its 2014 driver line-up". WilliamsF1.com. Williams F1 Team. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  4. "@WilliamsF1Team". Twitter. Twitter, Inc. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
  5. "The Williams F1 Team and Mercedes-Benz announce long-term engine partnership". WilliamsF1.com. Williams F1 Team. 30 May 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  6. Collantine, Keith (23 January 2014). "First image of Williams FW36 reveals 'anteater' nose". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
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