Williams FW23: 2001 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Williams FW23
2001 Formula 1 car

Williams FW23

3rd in standings | Williams car

4
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
4
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
9
Podiums
80
Points

Car Profile

Team Williams Season 2001 Constructors' P3 80 pts Races 17 (34 starts)
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Engine & Tyres

Engine BMW P803.0 V10 Tyres Michelin

Drivers of the Williams FW23

5 RalfSchumacher P4 3 wins · 49 pts
6 Juan-PabloMontoya P6 1 win · 31 pts

2001 Finishing Positions

1st 4
2nd 4
3rd 1
4th 3
5th 1
6th 1
7th 1
8th 1
DNF 18
DNF Did Not Finish

2001 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
Ralf Schumacher
DNF5DNF1DNFDNFDNF142DNF1473DNF6
Juan-Pablo Montoya
DNFDNFDNFDNF2DNFDNFDNF2DNF4DNF8DNF1DNF2

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Juan Pablo Montoya racing the Williams FW23 BMW on Indianapolis F1 circuit (2001)

Williams' F1 car for 2001

Technical specifications William FW23 F1 car

Chassis: Carbon Aramid epoxy composite, manufactured by WilliamsF1
Suspension: WilliamsF1
Steering: WilliamsF1
Cooling System: Two water radiators, two oil radiators either side of the chassis
Brakes: Carbon discs and pads operated by AP calipers
Lubricants: Castrol
Fuel: Petrobras
Wheels: O.Z.; 13 x 12 front, 13 x 13.7 rear
Tyres: Michelin Pilot
Cockpit Instrumentation: WilliamsF1 digital data display
Steering Wheel: WilliamsF1
Driver's Seat: Anatomically formed in carbon/epoxy composite material with Alcantara covering
Extinguisher Systems: WilliamsF1/Safety Devices
Paint System: DuPont Cromax
Transmission: WilliamsF1 semi-automatic
Clutch: AP
Weight: 600 kg including driver and camera
Overall Car Length: 4540 millimetres

Engine

Designation: BMW P80
Configuration: 90° V10, normally aspirated
Capacity: 2998 cc
Valve: Four per cylinder
Valve drive: Pneumatic
Engine block: Aluminium
Revolutions: 19000 rpm (limited by regulations)

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Williams FW23: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Williams FW23?
Williams raced the Williams FW23 in the 2001 Formula 1 season, finishing 3rd in the constructors' championship with 80 points.
Who drove the Williams FW23?
Ralf Schumacher and Juan-Pablo Montoya drove the Williams FW23 in 2001.
How many races did the Williams FW23 win?
The Williams FW23 won 4 of the 17 Grands Prix it entered in 2001, with 4 pole positions and 9 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Williams FW23?
The Williams FW23 used the BMW P80, a 3.0 V10 engine.