Williams FW31: 2009 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Williams FW31
2009 Formula 1 car

Williams FW31

7th in standings | Williams car

4th
Best Finish
3rd
Best Quali
34.5
Points
1
Fastest Lap

Car Profile

Team Williams Season 2009 Constructors' P7 34.5 pts Races 17 (34 starts)
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Engine & Tyres

Engine Toyota RVX-092.4 V8 Also powered Toyota TF109 Tyres Bridgestone

Drivers of the Williams FW31

16 Nico Rosberg NicoRosberg P7 34.5 pts
17 KazukiNakajima P20 0 pts

2009 Finishing Positions

4th 2
5th 4
6th 2
8th 3
9th 4
10th 1
11th 2
12th 3
13th 3
15th 3
16th 1
18th 1
DNF 5
DNF Did Not Finish

2009 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
Nico Rosberg
681598655445816115DNF9
Kazuki Nakajima
DNF12DNFDNF13151211129181310915DNF13

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Kazuki Nakajima, Williams FW31 Toyota, British F1 GP (2009)

Williams' F1 car for 2009

Technical specifications Williams FW31 F1 car

Chassis construction: Monocoque construction fabricated from carbon aramid epoxy and honeycomb composite structure, surpassing FIA impact and strength requirements
Front suspension: Carbon bre double wishbone arrangement, with composite toelink and pushrod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Double wishbone and pushrod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Transmission: Williams F1 seven speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear in a aluminium maincase, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Clutch: AP Carbon plate
Dampers: Williams F1
Wheels: RAYS forged magnesium
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza, F 350mm wide, R 375mm wide
Brake system: 6 piston AP calipers all round, Carbon Industrie carbon discs and pads
Steering: Williams F1 power assisted rack and pinion
Fuel system: ATL Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
Electronic systems: MES
KERS: Williams Hybrid Power’s patented Magnetic Loaded Composite flywheel system
Cooling system: Marston oil, water, and gearbox radiators
Cockpit: Driver six point safety harness with 75mm shoulder straps & HANS system, removable anatomically formed carbon fibre seat covered in Alcantara. Safety Devices extinguisher systems

Dimensions

Weight: 605 kg with driver, camera and ballast
Wheelbase: 3100 mm
Length: 4800 mm
Height: 950 mm
Width: 1800 mm

Engine

Designation: Toyota 2.4L V8, 90° V angle, pneumatic valve train.
Fuel management and ignition systems: Toyota
Spark plugs: ND
Engine materials: include block and pistons in aluminium, crankshaft in steel billet, connecting rods in titanium

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Williams FW31: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Williams FW31?
Williams raced the Williams FW31 in the 2009 Formula 1 season, finishing 7th in the constructors' championship with 34.5 points.
Who drove the Williams FW31?
Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima drove the Williams FW31 in 2009.
How many races did the Williams FW31 win?
The Williams FW31 did not win a Grand Prix in 2009; its best result was 4th.
Which engine powered the Williams FW31?
The Williams FW31 used the Toyota RVX-09, a 2.4 V8 engine.