French GP – New parts for Williams FW30

The Williams team is looking forward to this French race with great interest as new parts are expected to debut on the FW30. These have been successfully tested during the recent Barcelona trials.

Rosberg starts with a ten-place grid penalty, so everything rests on Nakajima’s shoulders unless an aggressive strategy shakes up the front of the grid with potentially three to four pit stops. Stay tuned…

Nico Rosberg – Racing Driver:

« I really like the Nevers circuit. I have had some great races here in the past. It’s also the return to Europe. »

« Unfortunately, the situation is made difficult by my ten-place grid penalty after the pit incident during the Montreal Grand Prix. We had three days of testing in Barcelona last week, during which we tested some new parts that we hope will help us achieve a good result this weekend. »

Kazuki Nakajima – Race Car Driver:

« I have some experience at Magny-Cours because I raced here last year in GP2. It’s a nice track to drive, so I feel ready for this weekend. »

« We have shown that we had a good pace in the last two races in Monaco and Canada. We need to do the same in France and aim for points. As for the place itself, it’s really a quiet spot, very different from Montreal. »

Sam Michael – Technical Director:

« We will bring various aerodynamic and mechanical upgrades to the FW30 for the French Grand Prix to improve it. All the parts were tested during the Barcelona event last week. It was a success. »

« The Nevers circuit offers a good mix of corners, a real challenge for the drivers and engineers. Aerodynamic efficiency and a good balance of the car in high-speed corners are essential for achieving good sectors. »

The strategy is always interesting in France because the time lost in the paddocks is relatively short, allowing for three or even four pit stops, both of which have been used in the past.