Williams has revealed the livery for its new Formula 1 car.
The Grove-based team uncovered its new car at Silverstone last week in a one-off livery. They presented their race colour scheme at Formula 1’s pre-season launch today.The car will be raced by Alexander Albon, now in his fourth year with the team, and Carlos Sainz Jnr, who has joined from Ferrari.
The new livery incorporates the logos and pale blue colour scheme of Williams’ new title sponsor Atlassian alongside the team’s traditional dark blue colouring. The team said its new livery also features “subtle white and blue detailing [which] pays homage to past liveries, ensuring a sense of continuity while introducing an evolved aesthetic.”
Another newcomer to the team which appears on the FW47 is Spanish bank Santander, whose logos previously appeared on Ferrari’s cars.
“Tonight was a truly special moment for Atlassian Williams Racing as we revealed the FW47 livery to the world at F1 75 Live,” said James Vowles, who is beginning his third year as team principal. “This car represents the dedication and hard work of every individual at HQ working tirelessly to get this team back where it deserves to be.”
Vowles also paid tribute to the team’s supporters. “Seeing the incredible support from our fans here, and around the world, reminds us why we do this — we’re on this journey together.”
Williams suffered a disappointing 2024 season as they fell two places to ninth in the constructors’ championship. However Sainz is encouraged by what he’s seen at the team since joining them at the end of last year. “We know we’re on a journey but every day we are making steps to help bring Williams back to where it belongs,” he said.
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Pictures: 2025 Williams F1 livery
Our 2025 challenger is here.
Introducing our FW47 Livery for 2025 💙 pic.twitter.com/qJmIE923Gh
— Atlassian Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) February 18, 2025
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Apples
18th February 2025, 21:39
Great to see a Williams covered in sponsors!
GeeMac (@geemac)
19th February 2025, 4:16
Indeed, as a long suffering WIlliams fan it is a great sight.
It’s worth noting that in addition to Atlassian and Santander (who have clearly followed Mr. Sainz) which Keith picked out, Reviva, betway, jackpot city and Zoox appear to all be new for this season too.
BasCB (@bascb)
19th February 2025, 6:43
Yeah, good to see that there is a substantial amount of serious sponsors on the car. And the livery looks pretty decent, i still like the “battery” for airbox thing.
El Pollo Loco
18th February 2025, 21:49
Nice. Much better than the awful livery they did for the unveil, but that was to save $ (worth it).
An Sionnach
18th February 2025, 22:04
I think it looks better. Is it a lighter blue, or is that just the lighting?
Mr A
18th February 2025, 22:07
James must have had one decaf espresso too many with the artistic explosion of colours. The ravishing tones and pretty hues are just.. no, wait it’s just Williams blue with a lighter bit at the back.
4/10
Jere (@jerejj)
19th February 2025, 7:27
This light/dark-shaded blue combo looks good.
Brayan
19th February 2025, 9:07
I can barely see the santander logo in the car … it needs a microscope to see it. while on the ferrari it was quite noticeable.
Nick
21st February 2025, 16:21
The battery continues to be my favorite sponsor placement on any car in my opinion.