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Gulf and Williams Racing are
delighted to reveal the winner of the highly anticipated Fan Livery Vote.
Following an intense battle and an incredibly hard-fought final round, the
‘Bolder than Bold’ design will be showcased on the FW45’s of Alex Albon and
Logan Sargeant at the Singapore, Japan and Qatar Grands Prix this year,
promising an adrenaline-fuelled spectacle at the trio of races.
The Fan Livery Vote offered fans worldwide the opportunity to shape history
by selecting their favourite livery design from a line-up of four themes:
Heritage, Bolder than Bold, Visionary, and Contemporary. An enormous 180,000
votes were cast across the closely fought three rounds, which celebrates the
spirit of two iconic motorsport brands and is poised to deliver an historic
moment on the track later on this season.
The journey began in May with a knockout system that pitted the ‘Bolder than
Bold’ design against the ‘Contemporary’ theme in round 1. Round 2 saw the
classic ‘Heritage’ design triumph over the ‘Visionary’ concept, securing a
place in the ultimate showdown against ‘Bolder than Bold’. Fans across the
globe participated in the final vote, with an overwhelmingly close fight to
the finish.
In an extremely closely fought final round, with votes cast from all four
corners of the world, the winning Gulf livery emerged as ‘Bolder than Bold’,
closely beating ‘Heritage’ by securing 51.9% of the votes. This livery
celebrates the boldness of those determined to make their mark, keep
progressing and pushing boundaries. It embodies more than just being brave,
heroic, or fearless. It represents an unwavering commitment to never giving
up and always approaching challenges with confidence. Gulf and Williams
Racing share a resolute belief in being bold on and off the track.
Before making its thrilling debut later this season, the winning livery will
be showcased at the renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed. From 13-16 July
2023, the Williams Racing stand at Goodwood will proudly exhibit the FW45
show car adorned in ‘Bolder than Bold’, granting fans and motorsport
enthusiasts an up-close encounter. The fan-centric journey will continue as
Gulf and Williams Racing will unveil exclusive behind-the-scenes content,
showcasing the craftsmanship that will bring the design to life. Prepare for
an unforgettable experience as ‘Bolder than Bold’ roars to life under the
night lights of Singapore and beyond.
Mike Jones, CEO, Gulf Oil International: “We are extremely proud of our
partnership with Williams Racing and this livery is marking an iconic moment
in motorsport history. The campaign has been a huge success and sparked
excitement for both Gulf and Williams fans alike. Providing the fans with
the power to control this competition has hugely influenced the results.
Gulf’s iconic colours have created four incredible liveries with one
standout winner chosen by the fans, Bolder than Bold, which will now be
inscribed into Gulf’s rich motorsport history.”
James Vowles, Team Principal, Williams Racing: "This competition was an
incredible opportunity for our fans to actively engage and shape the visual
identity of our team. The winning design encapsulates the essence of the
Gulf and Williams Racing partnership, reflecting on the past but building on
our future. This livery will create a defining moment when it takes to the
track later in the season.” |
