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Williams unveils 1981-inspired livery for Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Williams unveils 1981-inspired livery for Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid
Summary

Williams Racing will debut a special white, green, and blue livery during this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The design commemorates the team's 1981 FW07C car, which competed at the Circuito de Jarama. Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon will drive the updated vehicles at the new 22-turn Madring circuit. Team principal James Vowles stated the livery reflects the organization's focus on innovation as it attempts to move up the Constructors' Championship standings. Williams currently sits ninth in the rankings with 11 points. Sainz, who is a native of Madrid, showcased the design at the team’s Fan Zone in the Plaza De Callao on Monday.

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By the Numbers
  • •Williams will use a white, green, and navy blue color scheme for the Spanish Grand Prix.
  • •The design honors the 1981 FW07C car driven by Alan Jones and Carlos Reutemann.
  • •Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon will pilot the cars throughout the race weekend.
  • •The team is currently ninth in the Constructors' Championship standings.
  • •The livery was presented at a public event in Madrid's Plaza De Callao.
Latest Updates
  • 8:56 PMMotorsport.com — Williams pays tribute to 1981 title-winning car with special Spanish Grand Prix livery
  • 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Williams reveal throwback F1 livery for inaugural Madring Spanish GP
  • 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Williams Goes Retro in Spanish GP as It Reveals Special 1981 Livery
What they're saying
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Williams will be sporting a one-off 1981-inspired livery on its FW48 at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The special white, green and navy blue colourway pays homage to the FW07C, the car that claimed the constructors' championship in 1981. Interestingly, that year also marks the last time Formula 1 visited the Spanish capital, when Alan Jones and Carlos Reutemann competed at the ...Keep reading

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Williams Racing will run a special livery in this weekend’s F1 Spanish GP, going white and green in the colours of the 1980s FW07C. After the Michael Schumacher tribute livery aboard Ferrari in F1 Italian GP, Williams will back to…

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Williams will mark Formula 1's inaugural race at the new Madring circuit this weekend with a throwback livery inspired by their championship-winning colours of 1981,…

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