After all the drama during the season break, it’s finally time for some serious business. As the 2023 F1 season is inching closer, teams are gearing up to reveal their upcoming challenger. After Haas and Red Bull, it was Williams’s turn, and guess what? They did not disappoint. Or did they? Well, that’s all for the fans to say.

The fans called the new FW45 “blue Red Bull” after an uneventful launch. Why blue Red Bull? Fans have alleged that Williams made little effort to bring anything new to the table. Just like Red Bull. As the fans gave out mixed reactions, there was hardly anything to differentiate between 2022 Red Bull and Williams with their 2023 counterparts.

As per their Twitter account, the Williams F1 team launched their new FW45, and it has all shades of blue. We’re not kidding. From light blue to pale, from dark to aqua, the FW45 is a blue haven. With Duracell on top, Dorilton ventures, and Stephens by each side, Williams’ new F1 car looked faster and brighter.

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Like Acronis, the Grove-based team’s new partner, Gulf found themselves at the side of the car (wing). However, the car isn’t different from the 2022 design, as fans pointed out the stark similarity between the two cars.

Fans shared mixed reactions to the new Williams FW45

As soon as the new livery was announced, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on it. While most of the reactions were mixed, a part of them pointed out how the new livery had nothing new, except for the Gulf logo.

Given below are some of the reactions taken from Twitter:

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The FW45 was released by Williams board member James Matthews and Gulf CEO Mike Jones. They unveiled the car in the presence of drivers Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant. Interestingly, the 2023 Indy NXT driver, Jamie Chadwick, was also present during the launch.

The newly appointed team principal, James Vowles, however, wasn’t present during the launch. Vowles, who moved to Williams after a pre-planned move, is set to have his release from Mercedes on February 20, and from there on he’ll take over as Jost Capito’s replacement.

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