Williams bringing a number of upgrades to Canada

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Williams will introduce "a number of new aerodynamic and chassis parts" at the Canadian Grand Prix as it looks to challenge Red Bull and Ferrari for the podium.

Monaco has been a difficult circuit for Williams in recent years and it scored just one point in this season's race. With Red Bull taking pole in Monaco and finishing second courtesy of Daniel Ricciardo, Williams is now 46 points adrift in the constructors' championship but Pat Symonds believes Montreal will see a much more competitive showing.

"Being a fast track with long straights, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve certainly favours the characteristics of the Williams car, as shown by our strong performances last year, so this should mark a return to form for the team," Symonds said.

"The circuit itself has very low-average speed corners, with one quick corner at turn five being easily flat and therefore not counting for much these days.

"Good top speed, stable braking with the track being hard on brakes, good change of direction for the multiple chicanes and adequate traction are key things required here.

"It’s also the second race in a row that we see the new ultrasoft tyre, but even with this we expect most cars to be on a one-stop strategy. We have a number of new aerodynamic and chassis parts to continue pushing our development of the FW38."

Williams has yet to finish on the podium in 2016, with its first top three finish last year also coming in Canada courtesy of Valtteri Bottas.

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