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Entrant:AT&T Williams
Driver 1:Nico Rosberg (7)
Driver 2:Kazuki Nakajima (8)
Test driver(s):Nick Hülkenberg
Chassis:Williams FW30
Engine:Toyota RVX-08
Tyres:Bridgestone Potenza
Telephone:+44 (0) 1235 777 700
Fax:+44 (0) 1235 777 739
Official website:www.attwilliams.com
Debut season:1978

Team personnel

Team Principal:Sir Frank Williams
Director of Engineering:Patrick Head
Technical Director:Sam Michael
Chief Executive Officer:Adam Parr
Chief Operations Engineer:Rod Nelson
Chief Designer:Ed Wood
Chief Operating Officer:Alex Burns
Head of Aerodynamics:Jon Tomlinson
Senior Systems Engineer:John Russell
Team Manager:Tim Newton
Chief Mechanic:Carl Gaden
Race Engineer (Rosberg):Tony Ross
Race Engineer (Nakajima):Xevi Pujolar

Technical specifications

Chassis designation:Williams FW30
Chassis construction:Monocoque construction fabricated from carbon aramid epoxy and honeycomb composite structure, surpassing FIA impact and strength requirements
Front suspension:Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with composite toelink and pushrod activated torsion springs
Rear suspension:Double wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Transmission:WilliamsF1 seven speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear in a aluminium maincase, gear selection electrohydraulically actuated
Clutch:AP Carbon plate
Dampers:WilliamsF1
Wheels:RAYS forged magnesium
Tyres:Bridgestone Potenza, F 350mm wide, R 375mm wide
Brake system: 6 piston AP calipers all round, Carbon Industrie carbon discs and pads
Steering:WilliamsF1 power assisted rack and pinion
Fuel system:ATL Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
Electronic systems:McLaren Electronic Systems
Fuel:Petrobras
Cooling system:Marston oil, water, and gearbox radiators
Cockpit:Driver six point safety harness with 75mm shoulder straps & HANS system, removable anatomically formed carbon fibre seat covered in Alcantara. Safety Devices extinguisher systems
Wheelbase:3100 mm
Overall length:4500 mm
Overall height:950 mm
Overall width:1800 mm
Weight:605 kg (With driver, camera and ballast)
Engine designation:Toyota RVX-08
Engine architecture:2.4L V8
Number of cylinders:8
Vee angle:90 degrees
Capacity:2,398 cc
Horsepower:Approximately 740 bhp
Maximum revs:19,000 rpm
Valve actuation:Pneumatic
Throttle actuation:Hydraulic
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