Okay, so I’ve been messing around with some design ideas, and today I’m diving into the world of Formula 1. Specifically, I’m working on a livery design for the Williams team in the 2025 season. Now, I know there’s been some talk from the FIA and FOM about potential changes to car liveries by 2025, so I figured, why not get ahead of the game?

I started by looking at what Williams already did. I saw that they just showed off their new livery at a launch event in New York. Cool, right? I mean, it’s always exciting to see what these teams come up with each year. There’s also McLaren’s livery reveal, but I focused on Williams.
So, I started brainstorming. I mean, I love the classic Williams look. They have got this amazing legacy with nine Constructors’ Championships, seven Drivers’ Championships, and 114 race wins. I found out that the 2024 livery pays homage to their legacy, and it’s going to be on the FW46 car. Apparently, the “FW” is a nod to Sir Frank Williams, the team’s founder. That’s a pretty cool detail.
Now, Williams has picked up some new sponsors, and I saw this as a chance to play around with the design a bit. But here’s the thing – I really didn’t want to stray too far from their iconic look. So, I kept that in mind as I started sketching out some ideas.
I also learned that Williams’ first full aerodynamic upgrade of the season actually did some good in Monza. They’re apparently planning another upgrade soon, so they’re not slacking off. This got me thinking about how the livery could reflect that sense of progress and performance.
What I Did
- Research: I dug into Williams’ history, their past liveries, and their current design philosophy. I looked at their championship-winning cars, especially those between 1983 and 1993 when they had some yellow on them because of sponsors.
- Sketching: I started sketching out different ideas, trying to balance a fresh look with their traditional style. I played around with the placement of the new sponsor logos, making sure they looked integrated and not just slapped on.
- Color Palette: I experimented with the color scheme, but always keeping that classic Williams blue as the primary color. The yellow from their earlier cars was something I considered bringing back, as a tribute to their heritage.
After a lot of trial and error, I came up with a design that I think looks pretty sharp. It’s got that classic Williams vibe, but with a modern twist that I think fits their forward-looking approach. It’s got a bit of yellow in there, too, as a nod to their championship-winning days. It was a fun project, and it made me appreciate the thought that goes into these designs. It’s not just about making a car look cool – it’s about representing a team’s history, their brand, and their aspirations for the future.
