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Williams Reveals Bold New Livery for Thrilling Madrid F1 Race
Highlights
- Williams debuts FW48 with FW07C-inspired livery in Madrid GP
- Spanish GP held in Madrid for first time on September 13, 2026
- Classic white, green, and navy colors honor 1981 championship car
- Carlos Sainz to race at home track with special tribute livery
- Williams’ sponsor Atlassian helped design modern yet historic livery
- Team principal James Vowles links past success with future ambitions
Williams will run a FW07C-inspired livery on the FW48 at Madrid’s inaugural Spanish Grand Prix on September 13, 2026, linking its 1981 title heritage with a present-day rebuild.
The scheme revives white, green, and navy, realised with title partner Atlassian. It is a modernised tribute rather than a retro copy, aligning heritage with current branding.
The FW07C delivered Williams the 1981 Constructors’ crown, with Alan Jones and Carlos Reutemann starring at Jarama. That campaign underpins the visual cues now adopted on the FW48.
The team unveiled the livery at the Williams F1 Team Fan Zone in Plaza de Callao, with Carlos Sainz attending alongside supporters ahead of his home race.
Team principal James Vowles frames the design as symbolism for a longer project. He stresses process, collaboration, and technology as levers to translate identity into performance gains.
Madrid hosts the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time on September 13, 2026.
A livery change carries no competitive advantage under the regulations. But it can reinforce unity, excite partners, and sharpen external messaging during a demanding, street-based debut event.
Sainz’s home appearance adds narrative value. The FW48’s form still depends on setup efficiency, tyre management, and operational sharpness across practice, qualifying, and a new circuit’s learning curve.
Rival context matters. Ferrari arrive seeking momentum after recent gains, as covered in analysis of their Madrid prospects, which sets a useful benchmark for midfield targets.
Williams’ rebuild has included difficult calls, including a mid-season restructure and driver change discussions around Monza. The emphasis remains on clarity of direction and execution.
Atlassian collaborated on the design, blending classic colors with contemporary lines.
Recent team reflections in 2026 confessions outline the cultural reset Vowles seeks. The Madrid tribute extends that messaging without distracting from measurable on-track objectives.
Ultimately, the paint scheme is a stakeholder play. The competitive story will hinge on correlation, upgrades, and error rate across sessions at a venue presenting fresh operational unknowns.
The FW07C legacy—Jones and Reutemann’s 1981 success—anchors Williams’ current identity push.
Expect high visibility for the FW48 through the weekend programme. Williams aim to convert the symbolic nod into disciplined execution when qualifying and the race unfold in Madrid.
Visual Summary
WILLIAMS LIVERY: Heritage Meets Hope in Madrid
’81
’26
From Jarama glory to fresh hope in Madrid
Classic Livery Returns
White. Green. Navy blue.
🇪🇸🎉
Home Crowd Roars
Carlos Sainz debuts in Madrid
as fans celebrate Williams’ legacy
as fans celebrate Williams’ legacy
Sep 13, 2026
Madrid hosts
Spanish GP debut
Spanish GP debut
“It’s a tribute to our history, but also a symbol of our ambition.
Honoring the past gives us strength to build the future.”
Honoring the past gives us strength to build the future.”
— James Vowles, Team Principal
45 years⏳
since FW07C victory—
Will heritage power the FW48?
since FW07C victory—
Will heritage power the FW48?
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