Pastor Maldonado grabbed an astonishing first Formula One victory in a Spanish Grand Prix thriller that handed former champions Williams their first triumph in 132 races and nearly eight years.
Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff has sold his remaining stake in the Williams Formula One team to US shareholder and healthcare executive Brad Hollinger, both parties said on Wednesday.
the Belgian Grand Prix paddock digested news that 16-year-old Dutch driver Max Verstappen will become the sport's youngest ever starter when he makes his debut for Toro Rosso next year.
The family's departure marks the end of an era after 43 years and 739 Grands Prix.
Sachin: 'When Roger plays cricket, he likes to play as me'
Nine people were hurt when the Williams garage was gutted by fire while the Formula One team were celebrating their first win in nearly eight years at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.
Brazilian Rubens Barrichello will begin a new chapter in his record-breaking Formula One career next year as a Williams' driver alongside German rookie Nico Hulkenberg.
Finland's Valtteri Bottas and Brazilian Felipe Massa will be racing for Williams again next season, the Formula One team said on Thursday in an announcement, ending speculation about the possible return of Jenson Button.
Ross Brawn is today's Formula One superstar extraordinaire. With tremendous lyrical grace, his team this Sunday scored a phenomenal one-two on its very first race -- without breaking a sweat.
Jordan is unlikely to retain the Indian driver for next season.
Former champions Williams said they will also invest in a wide-ranging partnership with the privately-owned British-based engine manufacturer.
Wurz, 31, has been a McLaren tester for the last five seasons after racing for Benetton from 1997 to 2000.
Germany's Nick Heidfeld will race for Williams this season alongside Australian Mark Webber.
The 28-year-old believes BAR, and not Williams, offer him the best chance of becoming Britain's next F1 champion.
Australian Sam Michael took over from Patrick Head as Williams technical director in a restructuring accelerated by the Formula One team's disappointing start to the season.
"It's a fantastic team, they almost never make a mistake," said Frank Williams.
"We knew that from the beginning and we've sort of had confirmation by now and it will be a tough fight to the end," said the German driver.
Frank Williams said the FW25 is a completely new race car, shorter than lasy year's.
Williams will have a picture of Ayrton Senna on their car this season as Formula One marks the 20th anniversary of the triple champion's death.
Williams have appointed experienced German racer Adrian Sutil as reserve driver for the season, the Formula One team said on Thursday.
Bookmakers William Hill have the Briton as 15/8 favourite for the 2018 drivers championship, with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel at 3/1 and Red Bull's Max Verstappen at 10/3.
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix to go seven points clear at the top of the Formula One standings on Sunday, with Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton staging a late charge to finish second.
Williams defended their young and inexperienced Formula One drivers
Finland's Valtteri Bottas and Brazilian Felipe Massa will stay at Williams in 2015 after the resurgent Formula One team announced on Sunday what had to be one of their easiest decisions of the season.
Luca di Montezemolo's resignation as Ferrari chairman on Wednesday severs an historic link with the company's late founder Enzo and marks the end of an era for Formula One's most successful and glamorous team.
'The heart still bleeds for the Brazilian who gave us the finest, most memorable start we've seen in Formula One for many a year,' says Raja Sen.
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