- Williams FW17
Racing car
Car_name = Williams FW17
Category =Formula One
Constructor = Williams
Designer =Patrick Head Adrian Newey
Team = Rothmans Williams Renault
Drivers = 5.Damon Hill
6.David Coulthard
Chassis = carbon-fibremonocoque
Front suspension = pushrod, bellcrank, torsion spring
Rear suspension = pushrod, bellcrank, torsion spring
Engine name = Renault RS7/RS7B/RS7C
Capacity =
Configuration = V10 (67°)
Turbo/NA = naturally aspirated
Engine position =
Gearbox name = Williams
Gears = 6-speed
Type = transverse
Differential =
Fuel = Elf
Tyres = Goodyear
Debut =1995 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races = 17
Wins = 5
Cons_champ = 0
Drivers_champ = 0
Poles = 12
Fastest_laps = 6
The Williams FW17 was the car with which the Williams team competed in the F1|1995Formula One season. It was driven byDamon Hill , who was in his third year with the team, andDavid Coulthard , who was in his first full season after a part-time role in F1|1994.With what was regarded as the best chassis in the field combined with the best engine [cite book| last =Henry| first =Alan (ed.)| authorlink =Alan Henry| coauthors =| title =AUTOCOURSE 1995-96| publisher =Hazleton Publishing| date =1995| location =| pages =p. 49| url =| doi =| id =ISBN 1-874557-36-5] , the 1995 season was disappointing for the team, who were beaten to both titles byMichael Schumacher and Benetton. Although the FW17 was superior in qualifying trim, taking 12pole position s Schumacher was always more competitive on race day, and was able to win nine races against Hill and Coulthard's combined total of five. This situation was not helped by both drivers making several unfortunate errors during the course of the season.For the Portuguese GP, the Williams FW17B was used for the first time. In its five races, it took four pole positions and two victories, but the titles were already just about out of reach.
The team eventually finished second in the Constructors' Championship, with 112 points.
The FW17 is notable for being the first Williams car to race with a raised nose.
Complete Formula One results
() (results in bold indicate pole position)
References
*cite book| last =Henry| first =Alan (ed.)| authorlink =Alan Henry| coauthors =| title =
AUTOCOURSE 1995-96| publisher =Hazleton Publishing| date =1995| location =| pages =pp. 48-51| url =| doi =| id =ISBN 1-874557-36-5
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