Williams unveils Union Jack livery for Silverstone F1

The Williams Formula 1 team has unveiled a special one-off livery and team kit for this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, celebrating its home race with a patriotic Union Jack-inspired design. The car, an FW48, features splashes of red, white, and blue on its nose cone and chassis side, while drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, along with the team's mechanics and engineers, will wear matching race suits and kit.

Team Principal James Vowles emphasized the significance of the event, stating that Silverstone has been the scene of some of the team's most iconic moments, from its first win to its 100th victory. He said the atmosphere created by the home crowd is unmatched on the F1 calendar and that the team feels the energy of its supporters, which it will carry throughout the weekend.

The special livery is part of a series of fan activations in the lead-up to the race. A Williams show car featuring the new design will tour four British cities-Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff, and London-allowing fans to see it up close. In London, the team will also host Fan Zones with appearances from Albon, Vowles, and former world champion Damon Hill.