Williams confirm launch date for 2025 car as Sainz and Albon share excitement about new season

Williams have announced that they will unveil their 2025 Formula 1 car on February 14, with the FW47 being revealed in a bespoke one-off livery before the race livery for the campaign is unveiled during F1’s season launch event at London’s The O2.

As part of a special promotional event at Silverstone, the Grove outfit’s new challenger will break cover in front of fans, partners and media.

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about the 2025 season launch event at London’s The O2

It marks the beginning of a highly-anticipated new era for Williams, with Carlos Sainz joining Alex Albon in their driver line-up as the squad look to work their way towards the front of the field.

Team Principal James Vowles said of the launch news: “There is a tremendous amount to look forward to for Williams in 2025 – we have fantastic race drivers in Alex and Carlos, top engineers joining from across the grid and new facilities becoming operational at our Grove HQ.

“As part of our comeback plan, we have been working on our 2025 car for some time and I can’t wait to see it at Silverstone on February 14. Everyone in the team is giving everything to get this team back where it belongs as we head towards the major rule changes for 2026. It’s going to be an exciting year.”

Albon – who will enter into his fourth season with the team – added: “Everyone at the factory is working hard to get our car ready for the new season.

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“Launching on February 14 should be a great way to start an important year for us as a team, fighting as hard as we can with both cars from the outset this year and looking forward to opportunities ahead in 2026. I can’t wait to see the results of the teamwork and dedication that makes this team so special.”

Sainz, meanwhile, is excited to see the FW47 be unveiled after getting his first taste of Williams machinery during December’s post-season test at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit.

“It’s an important time for the team and we are all going to push to bring Williams back to the front of the grid as soon as possible,” the Spaniard said. “I was very impressed with the team back in Abu Dhabi.

“After a long year, it was great to watch the motivation and effort that everyone put in at such an important test. Thanks to that, we’ve been able to put together a solid plan and we have already started working on it to make sure we are as prepared as possible ahead of the pre-season test and first race.

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“We’re not far away from the Silverstone car launch and I can’t wait to see my new ride! 2025 will be an exciting year and we are fully committed to putting together a strong season. VAMOS!”

Williams are not the only team to announce their launch date, as Sainz’s former squad, Ferrari, have confirmed that their 2025 challenger will be revealed on February 19.

All 10 teams and their drivers, meanwhile, will assemble at London’s The O2 on February 18 for the unprecedented season launch event, kicking off the sport’s 75th anniversary celebrations in spectacular style.

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