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description: "The Williams FW45 is Williams’ Formula 1 car of 2023: 44 GP starts, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 0 poles, P7 in the 2023 constructors’ championship. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results."
title: "Williams FW45: 2023 F1 Car – Specs, Results & Stats"
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# Williams FW45: 2023 F1 Car Specs & Stats
2023 Formula 1 car
##  Williams FW45
[7th in standings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/f1-standings-2023-championship/) | [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) car
7th
Best Finish
4th
Best Quali
26
Points
8
Points Finishes
## Car Profile
| Team |  [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) |
| --- | --- |
| Season | [2023](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/f1-standings-2023-championship/) |
| Constructors' | P7 **26** pts |
| Races | 22 (44 starts) |
| Designers | [David Wheater](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/david-wheater/) Head of aerodynamics [David Worner](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/david-worner/) Chief designer [François-Xavier Demaison](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/francois-xavier-demaison/) Technical director |
[Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=37)
## Drivers of the Williams FW45
23   [AlexAlbon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alexander-albon-information-statistics/) P13 **27** pts
2  [LoganSargeant](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/logan-sargeant/) P21 **1** pts
## Full Car Statistics
| Grands Prix | 22 |
| --- | --- |
| Race Starts | 44 |
| Wins | 0 (0.0%) |
| Best Grid | 4th |
| Podiums | 0 (0.0%) |
| Best Finish | 7th |
| Points Finishes | 8 |
| Points | 26 |
| Retirements | 8 (18.2%) |
| Drivers | 2 |
## Power Unit & Tyres
| Power unit | [Mercedes M14 E Performance](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/mercedes-engine-f1-stats/)
1.6 V6 turbo hybrid |
| --- | --- |
| Also powered | [Aston Martin AMR23](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/aston-martin-amr23/), [McLaren MCL60](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-mcl60/), [Mercedes W14](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-f1-w14/) |
| Tyres | Pirelli |
## Key Car Landmarks
FirstLast
Race [2023 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2023 BHR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2023-bahrain-grand-prix-race-results/) [2023 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2023 UAE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-report-2023-abu-dhabi-f1-grand-prix/)
Points [2023 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2023 BHR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2023-bahrain-grand-prix-race-results/) Albon [2023 Mexico City F1 Grand Prix2023 MEX F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-mexico-f1-grand-prix-report/) Albon
## 2023 Finishing Positions
7th 2
8th 2
9th 2
10th 2
11th 4
12th 4
13th 3
14th 5
16th 7
17th 1
18th 2
20th 2
DNF 8
**DNF** Did Not Finish
## Performance Breakdown
18.2% 8 / 44
Points Finish Rate
81.8% 36 / 44
Finish Rate
## 2023 Race by Race
22 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2023-bahrain-grand-prix-race-results/ "2023 Bahrain F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-saudi-arabian-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 Saudi Arabian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-australian-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 Australian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2023-azerbaijan-f1-grand-prix-results/ "2023 Azerbaijan F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-miami-formula-one-grand-prix/ "2023 Miami F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2023-monaco-f1-grand-prix-results/ "2023 Monaco F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2023-spanish-formula-1-grand-prix-results/ "2023 Spanish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2023-canadian-f1-grand-prix-results/ "2023 Canadian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2023-austrian-f1-grand-prix-race-report-results/ "2023 Austrian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2023-british-f1-grand-prix-results-report/ "2023 British F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-report-results-2023-hungarian-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 Hungarian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-report-results-2023-belgian-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 Belgian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-dutch-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 Dutch F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-italian-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 Italian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-report-results-2023-singapore-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 Singapore F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-report-results-2023-japanese-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 Japanese F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-qatar-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 Qatar F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-report-2023-usa-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 USA F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-mexico-f1-grand-prix-report/ "2023 Mexico City F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-brazilian-f1-grand-prix-report/ "2023 São Paulo F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-las-vegas-f1-grand-prix-report/ "2023 Las Vegas F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-report-2023-abu-dhabi-f1-grand-prix/ "2023 Abu Dhabi F1 GP")
 [Alex Albon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alexander-albon-information-statistics/)
10DNFDNF12141416711811148711DNF1399DNF1214
[Logan Sargeant](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/logan-sargeant/)
12161616201820DNF13121817DNF1314DNFDNF1016111616
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
Stats current as of: 19 Sep 2026
Williams FW45
## Consolidation and a New American Chapter
The [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) FW45 arrived in 2023 as the team sought to build on the foundations laid by its predecessors. The car represented continued refinement of the ground-effect concept Williams had embraced from the 2022 rules reset, with updates to [aerodynamics](https://www.f1-fansite.com/glossary/aerodynamics/), [suspension](https://www.f1-fansite.com/glossary/suspension/) geometry, and packaging. While the team was not yet among the consistent points scorers, there were encouraging moments throughout the season, and the FW45 confirmed that Williams was tracking an upward trajectory, even if the pace of progress remained frustratingly gradual against the well-resourced midfield competitors.
## Albon Continues to Impress
[Alex Albon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alexander-albon-information-statistics/) remained the team's focal point in 2023, regularly outperforming the car's expected performance window. His racecraft and tyre management ability allowed him to bring home points on multiple occasions, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most underrated drivers on the grid. Albon's ability to nurse a Williams into the top ten on Sundays, particularly when the strategy aligned, kept the team's spirits high and provided useful benchmarking data for the development team back in Grove. His performances continued to attract attention from rival teams and underscored how important a capable, experienced driver is to a team still finding its feet.
## Sargeant's Rookie Season
[Logan Sargeant](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/logan-sargeant/) became the first American driver to start a Formula 1 season for over a decade when he joined the FW45 programme. The rookie faced the enormous challenge of coming to terms with eighteen Formula 1 circuits while simultaneously adapting to Williams' team culture and development process. Some impressive qualifying laps suggested natural pace, but consistency proved elusive and he struggled to convert potential into points on race day with any regularity. Williams continued to support Sargeant's development, viewing his tenure as a longer-term project aligned with growing the sport's audience in North America.
## Williams FW45 – Technical Specifications
| Car | Williams FW45 |
| --- | --- |
| Season | 2023 Formula 1 World Championship |
| Drivers | Alex Albon (#23), Logan Sargeant (#2) |
| Power Unit | [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/) M14 EQ Power+ 1.6L V6 Turbo Hybrid |
| Transmission | Williams 8-speed semi-automatic |
| [chassis](https://www.f1-fansite.com/glossary/chassis/) | Carbon fibre [monocoque](https://www.f1-fansite.com/glossary/monocoque/) |
| Suspension | Push-rod front, pull-rod rear |
| Constructors' Position | 7th (28 points) |
| Best Race Result | P6 (Albon, Singapore) |
Last updated: 19 Sep 2026, 14:38
## Williams FW45: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Williams FW45?
Williams raced the Williams FW45 in the 2023 Formula 1 season, finishing 7th in the constructors' championship with 26 points.
Who drove the Williams FW45?
Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant drove the Williams FW45 in 2023.
How many races did the Williams FW45 win?
The Williams FW45 did not win a Grand Prix in 2023; its best result was 7th.
Which engine powered the Williams FW45?
The Williams FW45 used the Mercedes M14 E Performance, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.
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