Williams FW19: 1997 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Williams FW19
1997 Formula 1 car

Williams FW19

Constructors' champion | Williams car

1
Title
8
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
11
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
15
Podiums

Car Profile

Team Williams Season 1997 Constructors' P1 123 pts Races 17 (34 starts) Designers Geoff Willis Head of aerodynamicsAdrian Newey Chief designerPatrick Head Technical director
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Engine & Tyres

Engine Renault RS93.0 V10 Also powered Benetton B197 Tyres Goodyear

Drivers of the Williams FW19

3 Jacques Villeneuve JacquesVilleneuve P1 7 wins · 81 pts
4 Heinz-HaraldFrentzen P2 1 win · 42 pts

1997 Finishing Positions

1st 8
2nd 2
3rd 5
4th 2
5th 2
6th 1
8th 2
9th 1
DNF 10
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ Disqualified

1997 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
Jacques Villeneuve
DNF11DNFDNF1DNF41DNF15511DSQ3
Heinz-Harald Frentzen
89DNF1DNF842DNFDNFDNF333326

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Jacques Villeneuve, Williams FW19 Renault (1997)

Williams' F1 car for 1997

Technical specifications William FW19 F1 car

Front suspension: Inboard torsion bar, operated by pushrod bellcrank
Rear suspension: Inboard coil springs, operated by pushrod bellcrank
Suspension dampers: Williams/Penske
Wheel Diameter: front: 13 in, rear: 13 in
Wheel rim widths: front: 11.5 in, rear: 13.7 in
Wheels: OZ
Tyres: Goodyear
Brake pads: Carbone Industrie
Brake discs: Carbone Industrie
Brake Calipers: AP
Steering: Williams (power-assisted)
Radiators: Secan/IMI
Fuel tanks: ATL
Battery: RS Components
Instruments: Williams

Transmission

Gearbox: Williams/Komatsu, six-speed transverse semi-automatic
Driveshafts: Williams
Clutch: AP (hand-operated)

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 113.8 in/2890 mm
Track: front: 65.7 in/1670 mm, rear: 63.0 in/1600 mm
Formula weight: 600 kg including driver
Fuel capacity: 124 litres

Engine

Type: Renault RS9A and RS9B
No. of cylinders/vee angle: V10 (71°)
Sparking plugs: Champion
Electronics: Williams/Magneti Marelli
Fuel: Elf
Oil: Castrol

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Williams FW19: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Williams FW19?
Williams raced the Williams FW19 in the 1997 Formula 1 season, winning the constructors' championship with 123 points.
Who drove the Williams FW19?
Jacques Villeneuve and Heinz-Harald Frentzen drove the Williams FW19 in 1997.
How many races did the Williams FW19 win?
The Williams FW19 won 8 of the 17 Grands Prix it entered in 1997, with 11 pole positions and 15 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Williams FW19?
The Williams FW19 used the Renault RS9, a 3.0 V10 engine.