Williams FW37 Mercedes

[roadie]

Great photos guys. From the sound of things we should be keeping an eye out for new parts during the next test.

[Francesc]

Yeap, new floor, new rear wing and new sidepod panels according to Amus.

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[Thunder]

Yeap, new floor, new rear wing and new sidepod panels according to Amus.

Apparently according to AMuS they will switch to a Central Rear Wing Mount like most other teams.

[LookBackTime]

From AMuS :

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Williams demonstrated a similar self-confidence as Mercedes. This is reflected in an almost identical test program. "The first five days were spent reeled off the boring part. The seventh day went for pit stops it. On the sixth day we first begun to explore the potential of the car," said technical director Pat Symonds.
Massa any event beamed after the third fastest time on Friday. "The car is really good. Next week we add all the new parts. Until now it was almost half a year old car. I think we will have a good season." Also mate Valtteri Bottas spoke positively about his service vehicle.
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[Alexgtt]

Very impressed with Williams. Funny how they are almost completely ignored in the shadow of Merc but have had equally successful and full test program. Just as consistent as Merc. It seems they get equal treatment, or close too, from Merc as the works team. In fact, I'm sure Merc are very happy to have a high performing team to bounce off and get excellent data.

I won't be surprised if Williams are pushing the edges and are much closer to Merc this year. Enough conservatism as last year, I think technically and on strategy they need to seriously step up in 2015.

[roadie]

The next test will be very revealing. The FW37 certainly follows a design philosophy that is different to the other cars. Has there been a significant increase in overall downforce to make up for the progress that the other teams will have made with their cars?

Here's a comparison with the 2015 Ferrari. The Ferrari has a much slimmer engine cover extending back from the driver head protection. It also has a greater number of rear brake duct elements. Does anyone have any shots from this angle of the other cars?

[Fabien]

RB

Mercedes

Sauber

Lotus

Toro Rosso


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[dren]

The Mercedes PU looks to be integrated a little bit different from last year. There is a bit more bulk up high. It might be coolers. Maybe they have some wild set-up for variable intake lengths, but that shouldn't take up a lot of room.

[Juzh]

The Mercedes PU looks to be integrated a little bit different from last year. There is a bit more bulk up high. It might be coolers. Maybe they have some wild set-up for variable intake lengths, but that shouldn't take up a lot of room.

Bulkier exhausts?
http://www.f1technical.net/development/461

[Raleigh]

The way the Williams engine cover bulges out is identical to the Merc, just more noticeable because of how dramatically the rear bodywork is cropped.

Lotus seems to have a narrower engine cover so I'm assuming their installation differs from Williams and Mercedes even with the same powerplant.

[LookBackTime]

Autosport - Williams set to show hand in F1's final pre-season test

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117804

[Juzh]

Autosport - Williams set to show hand in F1's final pre-season test

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117804

This would follow their pattern from last year. Massa did post the best testing time in the last bahrain test, right?

[Thefuelman]

I'd love to see them upset Red Bull this year, they have a better driver lineup for sure. can't help but feel the car may be a bit conservative though I.e bulbous sidepods and very large and wide upper engine bodywork area looks fairly clumsy when compared to the Ferrari Red Bull and Lotus offerings. Time will tell.

[dren]

The Mercedes PU looks to be integrated a little bit different from last year. There is a bit more bulk up high. It might be coolers. Maybe they have some wild set-up for variable intake lengths, but that shouldn't take up a lot of room.

Bulkier exhausts?
http://www.f1technical.net/development/461

Unless the exhausts are fitted like last year's Ferrari, I don't think the shape is because of the exhaust.