Williams FW17

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**Williams FW17/B**

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Williams
Team/s	Rothmans Williams Renault
Designers	Patrick Head & Adrian Newey
Drivers	5. Damon Hill 6. David Coulthard
Chassis	carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)	pushrod, bellcrank, torsion spring
Suspension (rear)	pushrod, bellcrank, coil spring
Engines	Renault RS7/RS7B/RS7C 67-degree V10s
Gearbox	Williams six-speed transverse
Fuel	Elf
Tyres	Goodyear
Debut	1995 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races competed	17
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0
Race victories	4
Pole positions	12
Fastest laps	6

The Williams FW17 was the car with which the Williams team competed in the 1995 Formula One season. It was driven by Damon Hill, who was in his third year with the team, and David Coulthard, who was in his first full season after a part-time role in 1994.

Damon Hill driving the FW17 at the 1995 Canadian Grand Prix.

With what was regarded as the best chassis in the field combined with the best engine^[1], the 1995 season was disappointing for the team, who were beaten to both titles by Michael Schumacher and Benetton. Although the FW17 was superior in qualifying trim, taking 12 pole positions Schumacher was always more competitive on race day, and was able to win nine races against Hill and Coulthard's combined total of four. This situation was not helped by both drivers making several unfotunate errors during the course of the season.

For the Portuguese GP, the Williams FW17B was used for the first time. In its five races, it took two victories, but the titles were already just about out of reach.

The team eventually finished second in the Constructors' Championship, with 112 points.

[edit] Complete Formula One Results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	Points	WCC
1995	Williams	Renault V10	G		BRA	ARG	SMR	ESP	MON	CAN	FRA	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	POR	EUR	PAC	JPN	AUS	112	2nd
				Damon Hill	Ret	1	1	4	2	Ret	2	Ret	Ret	1	2	Ret	3	Ret	3	Ret	1
				David Coulthard	2	Ret	4	Ret	Ret	Ret	3	3	2	2	Ret	Ret	1	3	2	Ret	Ret