Williams will field an updated FW45 in Montreal this weekend, but Alex Albon will be the sole recipient of the changes.
The Grove-based outfit heads to Canada determined to improve on its results year-to-date, having so far scored but a single top-ten finish in 2023, thanks to Albon in Bahrain.
"The track in Montreal should play slightly more to the strengths of the FW45 than Monaco and Barcelona did," said Williams' head of vehicle performance Dave Robson.
"Furthermore, we have several upgraded components available this week, which will run on Alex’s car only.
"We expect to be more competitive, but we will take our time on Friday to understand if the new package is delivering as expected."
"Alongside the work to understand the upgrades, we will look at the usual tyre work on Friday as well as understanding how the track surface has weathered in the last 12 months.
"Overtaking is easier in Montreal than it was at the last two races, which may open up some additional strategy options during the Grand Prix, if the tyre degradation can be managed."
Albon is looking forward to getting onboard Williams' updated contender at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
"Heading into Canada, it’s always a bit of a tricky circuit, however with it having more medium downforce, it should suit us a bit more than the last couple of tracks.
"We have an upgrade coming for this weekend, so it should be interesting to see how it performs.
"Everyone at the factory has done a huge job to get this upgrade ready for the weekend, so hopefully we can have a good result."
On the other side of the Williams garage, this week's Canadian Grand prix will marl Logan Sargeant's first visit to the race. And the young American is excited to discover the lay of the land on the Ile Notre Dame.
"I’m excited to head to Canada for the first time," commented Sargeant. "It’s a track I’ve wanted to drive since I was very young.
"It's a difficult circuit with the walls very close on the exits of high-speed chicanes. I'm hoping it suits our car a little better than Barcelona and we can have a good weekend."
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