YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY

    Formula 1 - New Williams passes final crash test

    The new Williams-Renault FW35 has passed the final crash test ahead of its track debut at next week's Barcelona test.

    Related Content

    Williams ran its 2012 machine in last week's first pre-season test at Jerez after deciding not to use the new car there in order to focus on evaluating the 2013 Pirelli tyres.

    But after passing the final nose test as scheduled last Thursday, the new car will be able to hit the track on February 19.

    At Jerez last week, Pastor Maldonado said that he was confident about the new machine.

    "It's a step," said Maldonado. "We try to look at every single component, everything.

    "But all the cars look very similar to last year because the rules are the same.

    "It's a small improvement all round the car and we are quite confident that it will be very competitive this year, even better than the previous one."

    More Formula 1 News
     

    Latest Blog Posts

    Formula 1 Standings

    Position Driver Team Pts
    1 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull 132
    2 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 96
    3 Kimi Räikkönen Lotus 88
    Driver Standings
    Position Team Pts
    1 Red Bull 201
    2 Ferrari 145
    3 Mercedes 134
    Team Standings