Williams FW33

[timbo]

I know that is the place where used to insert the fuel nozzle but why would they drive around without the lid?

Maybe it was torn away, who knows what happened.
But those can't be batteries and teams still have fuel intake there.

[andrew]

Most likely the cap was not screw down and fell off.

[forty-two]

Interesting. This is the second image I've seen today of a car running with bits missing above the sidepods. Here's the Mercedes image:

From the Mercedes thread:

Granted, it's not in quite the same location, and it's probably a coincidence, but funny that it should happen on the same day.

[Robbobnob]

Mercedes were also running their car like that in Jerez, as for the Williams, maybe the pit team forgot to replace the lid? bit of a long shot but could have happened

[mx_tifoso]

It could have been an installation lap or two. But remember that McLaren forgot to take out the sidepod inlet covers on Buttons car back in Monaco, so even if it's a long shot anything is possible. Humans are responsible for the car and we all make mistakes.

[ringo]

The williams looks like it will be near the top this year.
Looks kinda quick in the testing sessions.

[andrew]

Williams tend to do this though. Run light to look impressive and then pitch-up camp in the mid-field come the races.

[raymondu999]

I think WIlliams will be near the podium though. Challenging for podiums. Maybe not regular podium finishers, but at least challenging for them.

[FrukostScones]

[firbanks]

Most likely the cap was not screw down and fell off.

Looks like you were spot on.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/f1photos/5458492938/

[andrew]

Thaks for posting that.

I like to be right every once on a blue moon.

[raymondu999]

Oh how I wish they'd stay with this livery and not change

[ringo]

this livery looks too dead.
The dark gothic emo thing doesn't work for something as lively as F1. You want to convey an energetic feeling.
I hope the car is bright blue gold red and white.
That would be stunning.

[Byronrhys]

this livery looks too dead.
The dark gothic emo thing doesn't work for something as lively as F1. You want to convey an energetic feeling.
I hope the car is bright blue gold red and white.
That would be stunning.

So basically you want this?

[ringo]

something like that,
but more modern. If it's too retro it might come off as cheesy.