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Williams FW34
Valtteri Bottasdriving the FW34 during the FP1 at the2012 Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
Designer(s)Mike Coughlan(Technical Director)[1]
Ed Wood(Chief Designer)
Jason Somerville(Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorWilliams FW33
SuccessorWilliams FW35
Technical specifications[2]
ChassisCarbon-fibre and honeycomb compositemonocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, pull-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
EngineRenault RS27-2012[3]2.4 L (146 cu in) V8naturally aspiratedmid-mounted
TransmissionWilliams F1seven speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Weight640 kg (1,411.0 lb) (with driver)
FuelTotal
TyresPirelliP Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[4]
RAYSforged magnesium wheels (front and rear): 13 "
Competition history
Notable entrantsWilliams F1 Team
Notable drivers18.VenezuelaPastor Maldonado[5]
19.BrazilBruno Senna[6]
Debut2012 Australian Grand Prix
First win2012 Spanish Grand Prix
Last win2012 Spanish Grand Prix
Last event2012 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
201111

TheWilliams FW34[7]was aFormula Oneracing cardesigned byWilliams F1for the2012 Formula One season.

Design

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Following theirworst seasonin their thirty-year history[8]—in which they finished ninth in the World Constructors' Championship with just five points—the team underwent a technical review, employing formerMcLarendesignerMike Coughlan(having served his suspension for his role in the2007 Formula One espionage controversy) as Chief Designer, and promoting Jason Somerville to Head of Aerodynamics.[1]

The FW34 used theRenault RS27-2012engine;[3]the team had previously used Renault engines between1989and1997.The car, which was launched on the 7 February 2012, was driven byPastor MaldonadoandBruno Senna.

Racing history

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At the2012 Spanish Grand Prix,Maldonado drove the FW34 to pole position and converted it to victory the next day. It was Maldonado's first and only Formula One race win, Williams' first race win sinceJuan Pablo Montoyawon the2004 Brazilian Grand Prixdriving anFW26,and Williams' most recent race win as of June 2024.

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  • Bruno Senna 2012 Australian Grand Prix Practice, 16 March 2012
    Bruno Senna 2012 Australian Grand Prix Practice, 16 March 2012
  • Bruno Senna 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix Qualifying, 24 March 2012
    Bruno Senna 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix Qualifying, 24 March 2012
  • Pastor Maldonado 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix Practice, 23 March 2012
    Pastor Maldonado 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix Practice, 23 March 2012
  • Bruno Senna spinning at the start of the 2012 Australian Grand Prix
    Bruno Senna spinning at the start of the 2012 Australian Grand Prix

Complete Formula One results

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(key) (results inboldindicate pole position; results initalicsindicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Points WCC
2012 Williams F1 RenaultRS27-2012 P AUS MAL CHN BHR ESP MON CAN EUR GBR GER HUN BEL ITA SIN JPN KOR IND ABU USA BRA 76 8th
Pastor Maldonado 13† 19† 8 Ret 1 Ret 13 12 16 15 13 Ret 11 Ret 8 14 16 5 9 Ret
Bruno Senna 16† 6 7 22† Ret 10 17 10 9 17 7 12 10 18† 14 15 10 8 10 Ret

†Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

References

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  1. ^abCollantine, Keith (28 June 2011)."Williams appoints new technical staff for 2012 car".F1 Fanatic.Keith Collantine.Retrieved3 February2012.
  2. ^"Williams FW34 - F1technical.net".
  3. ^abBeer, Matt (4 July 2011)."Williams to run Renault engines again from 2012".Autosport.Haymarket Publications.Retrieved4 July2011.
  4. ^Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012)."Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season".Autosport.com.Haymarket Publications.Retrieved3 February2012.
  5. ^"Pastor Maldonado Confirmed for 2012 with Valtteri Bottas as Reserve Driver".Williams F1.1 December 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 3 December 2011.Retrieved1 December2011.
  6. ^Elizalde, Pablo (17 January 2012)."Williams confirms Bruno Senna will race for the team in F1 in 2012".Autosport.Haymarket Publications.Retrieved17 January2012.
  7. ^"Williams".Formula1.com. 14 December 2011.Retrieved14 December2011.
  8. ^Collantine, Keith (9 December 2011)."Williams fall into F1's vicious cycle".F1 Fanatic.Keith Collantine.Retrieved3 February2012.
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