Williams releases first images of new-spec FW42

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After the unveiling of its new livery and partnership with ROKiT last Monday, Williams has released the first images of its 2019 charger, the FW42.

The Grove-based outfit had initially planned to shake down its new-spec design this weekend at the Circuit de Catalunya ahead of Monday's start of pre-season testing.

Launch Gallery: Williams FW42

The team scrapped its filming day in order to focus on completing the build-up of its first chassis.

"As anyone would expect, we have had an extremely aggressive engineering programme over the winter," said deputy team principal Claire Williams.

"As such, we have taken the decision not to run our car during our filming day this weekend in order to allow the team to maximise the time at the factory before we head to Barcelona for the first day of the test on February 18th."

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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.