WilliamsF1 Grand Prix results facts for kids

The WilliamsF1 team is a famous name in Formula One racing! This page tells you all about their amazing results in the World Championship Grand Prix races.

WilliamsF1 has been racing for many years, winning lots of races and championships. They are known for their fast cars and talented drivers.

What is Formula One?

Formula One is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. It's like the Olympics for car racing! Teams build super-fast cars, and drivers compete on special tracks around the world.

• Pole position: This means a driver started the race from the very front, usually because they were the fastest in qualifying.
• Fastest lap: This means a driver completed one lap of the race track quicker than anyone else during the race.

WilliamsF1's Early Years (1978-1989)

WilliamsF1 started racing in 1978. In their early years, they quickly became a strong team.

First Wins and Championships (1979-1981)

• 1979: WilliamsF1 started to show their speed. Alan Jones won races, and the team finished 2nd in the Constructors' Championship (the team championship).
• 1980: This was a fantastic year! Alan Jones became the World Champion, and WilliamsF1 won their very first Constructors' Championship. Their car, the Williams FW07, was super competitive.
• 1981: WilliamsF1 won the Constructors' Championship again, showing they were one of the best teams.

New Engines and Challenges (1982-1985)

• 1982: Even though they didn't win the team championship, Keke Rosberg became the World Champion for WilliamsF1! This was a big achievement.
• 1983: Williams started using Honda engines, which were very powerful.
• 1984-1985: The team kept working hard, with drivers like Keke Rosberg and Nigel Mansell winning races and getting on the podium.

Dominance with Honda Power (1986-1987)

• 1986: WilliamsF1 had an incredible year, winning the Constructors' Championship again with their powerful Honda engine. Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet were their star drivers.
• 1987: Another amazing year! WilliamsF1 won the Constructors' Championship for the second year in a row. Nelson Piquet also became the World Champion this year.

Transition Years (1988-1989)

• 1988: Williams changed to Judd engines. It was a tougher year, but they still managed to get some good results.
• 1989: They switched to Renault engines, which would become a very successful partnership in the future. Drivers like Thierry Boutsen and Riccardo Patrese helped the team finish 2nd in the Constructors' Championship.

WilliamsF1 in the 1990s

The 1990s were a golden age for WilliamsF1, with many championships and legendary drivers.

Renault Partnership Success (1990-1997)

• 1990-1991: Williams continued to be a strong contender, often finishing in the top teams.
• 1992: This was a truly dominant year! WilliamsF1 won the Constructors' Championship, and Nigel Mansell became the World Champion. The FW14B car was incredibly advanced for its time.
• 1993: Another double championship year! WilliamsF1 won the Constructors' Championship, and Alain Prost became the World Champion.
• 1994: WilliamsF1 won the Constructors' Championship again. It was a very sad year because of the passing of Ayrton Senna, but Damon Hill bravely led the team to victory.
• 1995: The team finished 2nd in the Constructors' Championship, still showing great speed.
• 1996: WilliamsF1 was back on top, winning the Constructors' Championship. Damon Hill also became the World Champion this year.
• 1997: For the second year in a row, WilliamsF1 won the Constructors' Championship! Jacques Villeneuve also became the World Champion, making it a fantastic end to their successful partnership with Renault.

Engine Changes (1998-1999)

• 1998: Williams used Mecachrome engines. They finished 3rd in the Constructors' Championship.
• 1999: The team used Supertec engines and finished 5th.

WilliamsF1 in the 2000s

The new millennium brought new engine partners and continued competition for WilliamsF1.

BMW Partnership (2000-2005)

• 2000: Williams started a new partnership with BMW engines. They finished 3rd in the Constructors' Championship.
• 2001-2003: These were strong years for WilliamsF1. They often finished 2nd or 3rd in the Constructors' Championship, with drivers like Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya winning races and challenging for the championship.
• 2004-2005: The team continued to compete, but faced tougher competition from other top teams.

Cosworth and Toyota Engines (2006-2009)

• 2006: Williams used Cosworth engines.
• 2007-2009: The team switched to Toyota engines. Drivers like Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima worked hard to score points for the team.

WilliamsF1 in the 2010s

The 2010s saw WilliamsF1 continue to adapt to new rules and challenges in Formula One.

Cosworth and Pirelli (2010-2011)

• 2010: Williams continued with Cosworth engines and Bridgestone tyres. They finished 6th in the Constructors' Championship.
• 2011: The team used Pirelli tyres for the first time. It was a challenging year, but they kept pushing forward.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Resultados de Williams Grand Prix Engineering para niños