Williams FW34
Pastor Maldonado in free practice in Malaysia.
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The Williams FW34 was the 32th Formula 1 racing car of Williams. It was used in the 2012 Formula 1 season, an engine supplier Renault was. On 7 February 2012, he was presented at the Circuito de Jerez public.
Technology and Development
The Williams FW34 is the successor to the Williams FW33. A striking feature of the vehicle is the step-like nose. In addition, the rear was built very narrow. With the Williams FW34 drove first time since 1997 a Williams car with a Renault engine. The previous model used a Cosworth engine. The Williams FW34 was created under the guidance of technical director Mike Coughlan and his predecessor Sam Michael, Williams left during the 2011 season in the direction of McLaren. Head of aerodynamics of the car was Jason Somerville.
The engine was a 2.4-liter V8 engine of the type RS27 - 2012 and was 750 bhp he came from Renault. The tires were provided as with all other teams by Pirelli.
Paint and sponsorship
The Williams FW34 is painted dark blue. In addition, there are shades of white on the vehicle. Major sponsors on the vehicle are Embratel, Gillette, PDVSA, Randstad and Renault.
Driver
In addition to Pastor Maldonado, who was a regular pilot of the team in the previous year, Bruno Senna was the second Williams cockpit. Senna launched in 2011 for Renault.