Williams FW06: 1978 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1978 Formula 1 car

Williams FW06

9th in standings | Williams car

2nd
Best Finish
3rd
Best Quali
1
Podium
11
Points

Car Profile

Team Williams Season 1978 Constructors' P9 11 pts Races 16 (16 starts)
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Engine & Tyres

Engine Ford DFV3.0 V8 Also powered Arrows A1, ATS HS1, Fittipaldi F5A, Lotus 79, Merzario A1, Shadow DN9, Surtees TS20, Tyrrell 008 Tyres Goodyear

Drivers of the Williams FW06

27 Alan Jones AlanJones P11 1 podium · 11 pts

1978 Finishing Positions

2nd 1
4th 1
5th 1
7th 1
8th 1
9th 1
10th 1
11th 1
13th 1
DNF 7
DNF Did Not Finish

1978 Race by Race

16 Grands Prix
Alan Jones
DNF1147DNF108DNF5DNFDNFDNFDNF1329

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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The Williams FW06 was Williams's F1 car for 1978.

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Williams FW06: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Williams FW06?
Williams raced the Williams FW06 in the 1978 Formula 1 season, finishing 9th in the constructors' championship with 11 points.
Who drove the Williams FW06?
Alan Jones drove the Williams FW06 in 1978.
How many races did the Williams FW06 win?
The Williams FW06 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 1 podium finish in 1978, with a best result of 2nd.
Which engine powered the Williams FW06?
The Williams FW06 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.