Williams FW46

Williams FW46

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Williams
Predecessor	Williams FW45
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon-fibre monocoque, laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb
Suspension (front)	Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbone, pull-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Engine	Mercedes-AMG M15 E Performance 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor	Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission	Mercedes-AMG 8 forward + 1 reverse gear seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Battery	Lithium-ion battery
Fuel	Gulf
Lubricants	Gulf
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrants	Williams Racing
Notable drivers	02. Logan Sargeant 23. Alexander Albon
Debut	2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 3 0 0 0 0

The Williams FW46 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Williams to compete in the 2024 Formula One World Championship. The car is driven by Logan Sargeant and Alexander Albon in their second and third years with the team respectively.

Design and development

The FW46 was first revealed on 5 February 2024.

Season summary

At the season opener at the Bahrain International Circuit, Albon and Sargeant qualified 13th and 18th respectively, finishing in 15th and 20th. At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the drivers started 12th and 19th and finished in 11th and 14th. Sargeant withdrew from the Australian Grand Prix to allow teammate Albon to use his chassis; Albon had crashed heavily in practice and the team were unable to repair his car.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																								Points	WCC
					BHR	SAU	AUS	JPN	CHN	MIA	EMI	MON	CAN	ESP	AUT	GBR	HUN	BEL	NED	ITA	AZE	SIN	USA	MXC	SAP	LVG	QAT	ABU
2024	Williams Racing	Mercedes-AMG F1 M15 E Performance 1.6 V6 t	P	Alex Albon	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	8*	10th*
				Logan Sargeant	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024	Template:F1R2024
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* Season still in progress.