Villeneuve: Williams exceeded expectations

Williams Racing hit hard by ending the 2014 season with third place in the Manufacturers' Championship. The Grove structure stood out in particular with three podiums for Felipe Massa and six for Valtteri Bottas. If the qualities of the Power Unit Mercedes played a big role in these results, the team still surprised the paddock.

Jacques Villeneuve highlighted the qualities of the team in an interview with the Brazilian magazine Revista Warm Up. “Williams doesn't have the biggest budget but they managed to manage it well. But it's not over yet. It was their first season where they achieved good results. We'll have to wait and see if they continue on this path. I expected them to be better (compared to 2013) but they exceeded expectations. »

Valtteri Bottas' consistent performances also played a role an important role in the final result of Williams in 2014. The executive director of Mercedes Motorsport, Toto wolff, has moreover expresses interest in Finn. Jacques Villeneuve seems to draw the same conclusions as the Austrian. “Bottas is a young driver who doesn't really pay for his place. Even Felipe brings funds from Brazil. He is also a professional pilot with a past, a career. »