Williams FW45 breaks cover ahead of shakedown

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Last week, Williams fans were offered a heads up on the team's 2023 livery as displayed on a show car, but the British outfit has now revealed its genuine FW45 ahead of the car's shakedown at Silverstone on Monday.

Both Alex Albon and F1 rookie Logan Sargeant will get a chance to sample their new mount at the Northamptonshire track before the team heads to Bahrain for the start of pre-season testing on February 23.

Williams is hoping to take a step forward this season on the back of a management restructuring that has taken place at Grove, with former Mercedes chief strategist James Vowles taking over the reins of the team from former team principal Jost Capito.

Hereunder is a side-by-side comparison between last year's Williams FW44 and this season new car.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.