Williams sets 2027 programme for 50th F1 anniversary

Williams has announced a programme of celebrations for 2027, marking 50 years in Formula 1 with a London exhibition, an anniversary-named car and a fan-selected livery for the British Grand Prix. The team says its 2027 challenger will be called the FW50, skipping the customary FW49 designation. Williams previously moved from the FW38 to the FW40 for its 40th anniversary in 2017. The team’s milestone follows those of Ferrari and McLaren, which have already reached 50 years in the sport. The central public event will be W50 Live, an exhibition planned for 26 Leake Street in London from February 11 to 28, 2027. Williams says the display will feature historic cars and an FW50 show car. Among the cars identified for display are the FW06, the first chassis built by Williams Grand Prix Engineering, and the FW14B, which Nigel Mansell drove to the 1992 world championship. Other historic cars are also planned, though the full programme may include further details. Williams also plans to let fans choose the livery used by its car at the 2027 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The team has not yet detailed how supporters will cast their votes. The design is intended for the home race,...