In the bright Spanish sunshine, Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher complete the maiden laps of the team's new challenger for the 2004 Formula One World Championship, the WilliamsF1 BMW FW26. The radical new design of the FW26 attracted widespread commentary for its new nose design and front wing geometry.
Juan Pablo Montoya recorded 14 laps altogether on the 4.005-kilometer circuit at Valencia, before handing over the car to teammate, Ralf Schumacher. The German completed a total of 3 laps.
Juan Pablo Montoya:
'My first impression of the FW26 is very good. The car doesn't feel a lot different from last year's, which is a very good start and I think we have an excellent potential car. I felt comfortable right away and could push the car from the outset, so thanks to the team for having built a very promising car.'
'In spite of the restrictions imposed by the new rules, which give you less drag and make the car more difficult under braking, everything feels just right. The dusty track conditions were not 100% ideal today and we only completed six hard laps, so I don't want to sound too optimistic, but there isn't a single area that doesn't work. I am very, very pleased, I think this car has got a good future.'
Ralf Schumacher:
'It is always positive if the first day runs according to plan and I can say that the car feels good, perhaps similar to the FW25. I really have high expectations of the radical approach taken to this new car.'
'Of course, the roll out on launch day does not tell us much about the true performance of a new car and I only completed three laps. Basically it is all about installation laps and system checks, so it is far too early to make serious comments about the FW26.'Source - BMW / Williams
Juan Pablo Montoya recorded 14 laps altogether on the 4.005-kilometer circuit at Valencia, before handing over the car to teammate, Ralf Schumacher. The German completed a total of 3 laps.
Juan Pablo Montoya:
'My first impression of the FW26 is very good. The car doesn't feel a lot different from last year's, which is a very good start and I think we have an excellent potential car. I felt comfortable right away and could push the car from the outset, so thanks to the team for having built a very promising car.'
'In spite of the restrictions imposed by the new rules, which give you less drag and make the car more difficult under braking, everything feels just right. The dusty track conditions were not 100% ideal today and we only completed six hard laps, so I don't want to sound too optimistic, but there isn't a single area that doesn't work. I am very, very pleased, I think this car has got a good future.'
Ralf Schumacher:
'It is always positive if the first day runs according to plan and I can say that the car feels good, perhaps similar to the FW25. I really have high expectations of the radical approach taken to this new car.'
'Of course, the roll out on launch day does not tell us much about the true performance of a new car and I only completed three laps. Basically it is all about installation laps and system checks, so it is far too early to make serious comments about the FW26.'Source - BMW / Williams
In the bright Spanish sunshine, Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher complete the maiden laps of the team's new challenger for the 2004 Formula One World Championship, the WilliamsF1 BMW FW26. The radical new design of the FW26 attracted widespread commentary for its new nose design and front wing geometry.
Juan Pablo Montoya recorded 14 laps altogether on the 4.005-kilometer circuit at Valencia, before handing over the car to teammate, Ralf Schumacher. The German completed a total of 3 laps.
Juan Pablo Montoya:
'My first impression of the FW26 is very good. The car doesn't feel a lot different from last year's, which is a very good start and I think we have an excellent potential car. I felt comfortable right away and could push the car from the outset, so thanks to the team for having built a very promising car.'
'In spite of the restrictions imposed by the new rules, which give you less drag and make the car more difficult under braking, everything feels just right. The dusty track conditions were not 100% ideal today and we only completed six hard laps, so I don't want to sound too optimistic, but there isn't a single area that doesn't work. I am very, very pleased, I think this car has got a good future.'
Ralf Schumacher:
'It is always positive if the first day runs according to plan and I can say that the car feels good, perhaps similar to the FW25. I really have high expectations of the radical approach taken to this new car.'
'Of course, the roll out on launch day does not tell us much about the true performance of a new car and I only completed three laps. Basically it is all about installation laps and system checks, so it is far too early to make serious comments about the FW26.'Source - BMW / Williams
Juan Pablo Montoya recorded 14 laps altogether on the 4.005-kilometer circuit at Valencia, before handing over the car to teammate, Ralf Schumacher. The German completed a total of 3 laps.
Juan Pablo Montoya:
'My first impression of the FW26 is very good. The car doesn't feel a lot different from last year's, which is a very good start and I think we have an excellent potential car. I felt comfortable right away and could push the car from the outset, so thanks to the team for having built a very promising car.'
'In spite of the restrictions imposed by the new rules, which give you less drag and make the car more difficult under braking, everything feels just right. The dusty track conditions were not 100% ideal today and we only completed six hard laps, so I don't want to sound too optimistic, but there isn't a single area that doesn't work. I am very, very pleased, I think this car has got a good future.'
Ralf Schumacher:
'It is always positive if the first day runs according to plan and I can say that the car feels good, perhaps similar to the FW25. I really have high expectations of the radical approach taken to this new car.'
'Of course, the roll out on launch day does not tell us much about the true performance of a new car and I only completed three laps. Basically it is all about installation laps and system checks, so it is far too early to make serious comments about the FW26.'Source - BMW / Williams
F1 Team(s):
Williams
Recent Vehicle Additions
Related Automotive News
2024 BMW X5 and X6 World Premiere at The Amelia
Unveiling of the new 2024 X5 and X6, including PHEV and M Competition versions.
BMW Classic celebrating of 50 years of the 3.0 CSL Batmobile.
The only 1960 BMW 507 Sport Series II on display.
BMW.Williams FW22 Formula One race car featured in t...
2001 German Grand Prix: Ralf Carries the Flag
All throughout the 2001 season, Ralf Schumacher, and the Williams-BMW team, had managed to put up a fight. They werent the best team in the paddock, but the potential was there every now and again for something great. At the Hockenheimring in late July,...
An Era of Perspective
Everyone loves a champion. At least that is the saying. But it isnt necessarily true. Instead, everyone loves their champion. When another proves to be equal or stronger, then all reason slips through the window when judging skill.
The lamentations...
1989 Brazilian Grand Prix: Dangerous Like a Wounded Animal
Sunday March 26th, 1989 would break with sunny skies. As the day grew later and later the already warm weather only grew hotter and hotter. It was clear the 18th Grande Premio do Brasil would be absolutely torrid as far as the weather was concerned....
Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix
Kimi Raikkonen bagged his second podium on the trot in Barcelona, charging hard to finish third behind first time grand prix winner Pastor Maldonado and, by just half a second, Fernando Alonso.
The Finn was disappointed not to finish on the top step,...
