Williams Celebrates 1981 F1 Victory with Special Livery at Spanish GP

Sep 11, 2026

57 min

Sep 11, 2026 07:30

Williams honours 1981 title winner with Spanish GP

## Tribute to 1981 F1 Title

Williams Racing is honoring its 1981 Formula 1 championship victory with a special livery for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The design, inspired by the FW07C car, features white, green, and navy blue colors. This tribute reflects the team's historical success at the Circuito de Jarama, where Alan Jones and Carlos Reutemann raced.

## Unveiling in Madrid

The special livery was revealed at a fan event in Madrid's Plaza de Callao, with drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon present. The Spanish GP marks the first race at the new Madring circuit, a 22-turn track.

## Controversial Timing

The tribute has sparked controversy due to its timing, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The 1981 car had sponsorship ties to the Bin Laden family through Saudi-linked companies.

## Current Challenges

Williams is facing a challenging 2026 season, currently ninth in the Constructors’ Championship with only 11 points. Sainz, racing in his hometown for the first time, and Albon aim to break the team's eight-race streak without scoring points. Their last points finish was an eighth place in Monaco.

Read the full story at the source

What you need to know to get Emirates ID?

Leave your details and get a guide as a gift to avoid mistakes

Article contents

LinkedIn X Facebook WhatsApp Telegram