Williams FW09: 1983–1984 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1983–1984 Formula 1 car

Williams FW09

6th in 1984 standings | Williams car

1
Grand Prix WinGP Win
2nd
Best Quali
2
Podiums
27.5
Points

Car Profile

Team Williams
Seasons1983, 1984
Constructors'P41983 2 pts P61984 25.5 pts
Races10 (20 starts)
DesignersFrank Dernie Head of aerodynamicsPatrick Head Technical director
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Engine & Tyres

1983Honda RA163E
1.5 V6 turbo · 600 hp
1984Honda RA164E
1.5 V6 turbo
Also poweredSpirit 201C
TyresGoodyear

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix10
Race Starts20
Wins1 (5.0%)
Best Grid2nd
Podiums2 (10.0%)
Points Finishes8
Points27.5
Retirements10 (50.0%)
Drivers2

Drivers of the Williams FW09

1 Keke Rosberg KekeRosberg P51983 1 win · 47.5 pts
2 JacquesLaffite P111983 16 pts

Key Car Landmarks

Race1983 South African F1 Grand Prix1983 RSA F1 GP1984 Dallas F1 Grand Prix1984 DAL F1 GP
Win1984 Dallas F1 Grand Prix1984 DAL F1 GP Rosbergonly once
Podium1984 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1984 BRA F1 GP Rosberg1984 Dallas F1 Grand Prix1984 DAL F1 GP Rosberg
Points1983 South African F1 Grand Prix1983 RSA F1 GP Rosberg1984 Dallas F1 Grand Prix1984 DAL F1 GP Laffite

Finishing Positions

1st 1
2nd 1
4th 3
5th 2
6th 1
8th 2
DNF 10
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

1983 Race by Race

1 Grand Prix
Keke Rosberg
5
Jacques Laffite
DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1984 Race by Race

9 Grands Prix
Keke Rosberg
2DNF4DNF64DNFDNF1
Jacques Laffite
DNFDNFDNFDNF88DNF54

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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Williams FW09: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Williams FW09?
Williams raced the Williams FW09 in the 1983 and 1984 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Williams FW09?
Keke Rosberg and Jacques Laffite drove the Williams FW09 in 1983 and 1984.
How many races did the Williams FW09 win?
The Williams FW09 won 1 of the 10 Grands Prix it entered in 1983 and 1984, with 2 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Williams FW09?
The Williams FW09 used the Honda RA164E, a 1.5 V6 turbo engine.