Coming off the F1 summer break the Williams Racing Team now moves to the Zandvoort track for the 2023 Dutch GP. This is the first of two back to back races, the next being at Monza. The team is hopeful of coming away with an encouraging performance especially in light of the performance of the FW45 at the Hungarian GP, another twisty track. For Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant both are keen to get back after their break and are hopeful of hitting the ground running as the team aims to consolidate their position in the championship.
Dave Robson, Head of Vehicle Performance:
After a short break we are very keen to get racing again. The back to
back races in Zandvoort and Monza, which start the second half of the
season, are a fascinating pairing. Monza is a low downforce circuit,
hosts the second ATA event of 2023, and will use the softest of the
Pirelli tyre compounds. In stark contrast, this weekend is a standard
event on the short, twisty Zandvoort track with the hardest of the
Pirelli tyre compounds.
The Zandvoort circuit sits right on the coast but mostly sheltered by
the surrounding dunes. The circuit is characterised by heavy banking in
several corners, including the final corner, which contains a section of
DRS deployment. The overall layout and placement of the kerbs can lead
to car damage and the drivers will need to be mindful of the risk-reward
trade at this track.
The circuit places a heavy demand on the tyres and therefore we have
some of the hardest compounds available, which should work well here,
especially if the track is hot. Overtaking is difficult and so there is
a premium on race strategy and suitable management of the tyres.
The FW45 worked quite well in Hungary and we will be looking to build on
that experience to help consolidate our World Championship position.
Logan
Sargeant:
I'm so excited to be getting back in the car this weekend. Zandvoort is
great track with a great atmosphere thanks to the fans. Hopefully we can
hit the ground running coming off of the summer break.
Alex
Albon:
It's been nice to have the summer break but I'm looking forward to
getting back into the season. Zandvoort is quite an intense race to
return to, being quite a tricky and technical circuit with not much room
for error, however it's still a very fun track to drive, so I'm looking
forward to it. Qualifying is going to be more important than the race I
think, as overtaking is quite difficult around there. It's always fun
going to Zandvoort as the fans have a lot of energy so it makes for a
good atmosphere.
Race Data Friday:
Practice 1: 12:30 - 13:30
Practice 2: 16:00 - 17:00 Saturday:
Practice 3: 11:30 - 12:30
Qualifying: 15:00 – 16:00 Sunday: Race: 15:00
Dutch GP: Williams Racing Grand Prix Preview
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Date: 23/08/2023 12:44
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