Williams F1: 2010 driver, team and car guide, analysis and statistics

By Tom Cary, F1 Correspondent 513PM GMT 09 March 2010

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Williams unsuccessful to gain on being one of usually 3 teams to rise the argumentative stand in diffuser last year. The FW31 was quick, quite in the hands of Nico Rosberg, but not consistently so, and Frank Williams mythological group in the future wound up seventh in the constructors championship.

Financial headaches, the withdrawal of engine retailer Toyota and the depart of Rosberg would not crop up to be a recipe for alleviation in 2010 but, as always, goal springs eternal. Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg are a good multiple of girl and experience, whilst the FW32 showed glimpses of form in testing.

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Telegraph verdict

Unlikely to be up there with Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren or Mercedes but could open the peculiar surprise.

Driver profiles

Rubens BarrichelloBorn 23/05/1972 Sao Paulo, Brazil

The majority experienced motorist in Formula One history, Barrichello should turn the initial man to reach 300 grands prix in Japan this year.

The Brazilian, who turns 38 this season, unequivocally shook off his tab of "also-ran" with a energetic second half to 2009, when he mostly outperformed group partner and contingent universe hold up Jenson Button. That won him a stipulate at Williams, where he is expected to finish his career.

Nico Hulkenberg Born 19/08/1987 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany

One of a purchase of rookies on the 2010 grid, Hulkenberg is maybe the majority expected to have an impact, not merely since he is pushing for the majority determined team, but since of his considerable pedigree.

The German won GP2 (the F1 tributary series) last year, and similar to Lewis Hamilton he did so at his initial attempt. Managed by Willi Weber, who additionally takes caring of a sure Michael Schumacher, Hulkenberg is one of F1s brightest immature stars.

Website www.williamsf1.comHeadquarters Grove, OxfordshireTeam principal(s) Sir Frank Williams and Patrick HeadChief Executive Officer Adam ParrDirector of engineering Patrick HeadDrivers Rubens Barrichello (Brazil), Nico Hulkenberg (Germany)2010 car FW32Engine CosworthDebut 1978 Argentinian Grand PrixRaces 520Wins 113Poles 125Fastest laps 130Constructors titles 9 (1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997)Drivers titles 7 (1980, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997)