Williams Racing offers first look at new FW43!

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ROKiT Williams Racing has officially revealed its 2020 Formula 1 challenger, the Williams Mercedes FW43.

Williams unveiled renderings online of the car it hopes will put the Grove-based outfit back on track after a dismal last two years in the sport.

The FW43 - described as an evolution of its ill-fated predecessor - features an all-new red, white and blue livery showcasing main sponsor ROKiT.

The team's driver line-up will consist once again of George Russell who heads into his second season of F1 and Canadian Nicholas Latifi, who has been promoted from his development driver position.

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"This year marks a fresh start for the team," said Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams.

"We have spent time addressing our areas of weakness and have ensured that we have the right people, structures, procedures and resource in place to deliver competitive race cars.

"We are all committed to re-building Williams and returning the team to competitiveness. As such, our 2020 campaign is about making progress.

"The fighting spirit is still very much alive, and this year, everyone will continue that fight until we get back to where we want to be."

But pre-season testing kicks off on Wednesday, Williams will roll out its FW43 this morning in Barcelona for a filming day.

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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.