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Williams FW34 – New front wing for Melbourne


  A new front wing appeared at Melbourne  after being  tested first at Barcelona on March . The new design has a completely new main plane close to the endplates  (1) ,  stepped central zone (2) ,  additional  “r” winglets (3) and redesigned flaps ( lower inner profile, having also a wider movable span)  (4) . The team with this new wing seeks improvement on airflow management around the front tyres area and furthermore around  the nose sides of the car .

Willliams FW34 – Tech Spec


Chassis construction Monocoque construction Laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb composite structure, surpassing FIA impact and strength requirements
Front suspension Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with composite toelink and pushrod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Double wishbone and pullrod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Transmission Williams F1 seven speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear. Gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Clutch Carbon multi-plate
Dampers Williams F1
Wheels RAYS forged magnesium
Tyres Pirelli, Fronts: 325mm wide, Rears: 375mm wide
Brake system AP 6 piston callipers all round, carbon discs and pads
Steering Williams F1 power assisted rack and pinion
Fuel system ATL Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
Electronic systems FIA SECU standard electronic control unit
Cooling system Aluminium  Oil, Water, KERS, and gearbox radiators
Cockpit Driver six point safety harness with 75mm shoulder straps & HANS system, removable anatomically formed carbon fibre seat covered in Alcantara
Motive power Motive power: Renault  2.4L V8, 90° V angle engine, pneumatic valve train. Fuel and lubricants by Total. High energy inductive ignition system. Engine materials include block and pistons in aluminium alloy, crankshaft in Nitrided alloy steel with tungsten alloy counterweights, connecting rods in titanium alloy.
Dimensions & weight Weight: FIA Minimum

Wheelbase: FIA Maximum

Overall length: 5000mm

Overall height: 950mm

Overall width: 1800mm

 

credit : Williams F1