Williams turns the page

The Grove team has had several phases during its history, notably the prosperous period of the 90s, punctuated by four World Drivers' Championship titles and five constructors' crowns. A prize list notably due to the performance of the engines Renault, qui ont été associés à chacun de ces titres. Après la fin de son association avec Toyota (2007-2009), Williams had the opportunity to go back a few years by joining forces again with the French engine manufacturer. But the Grove team chose Cosworth.

This decision had been in the air for several weeks, Frank Williams confirmed it to the Gulf News newspaper. “ We have ended our contract with Toyota and we will now turn to a British engine manufacturer, Cosworth, with whom we have won numerous world championship titles in the past. »

Furthermore, after Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima, Williams will change driver duo. The very promising Nico Hulkenberg is expected to team up with current field veteran Rubens Barrichello. The Grove team should formalize this decision on Monday, as confirmed by Frank Williams.

Update 15:12 p.m.: Williams confirms in a press release its agreement with Cosworth from the 2010 season. Cosworth impressed us with the quality of its technical team and convinced us of the competitiveness of its engine. Formula 1, says Frank Williams. Additionally, like Williams, Cosworth is an independent company whose owners share our passion for racing and engineering. We believe that by working together we will develop a competitive car in 2010 but also a long-term partnership that can be the best in Formula 1. »