The team has introduced the new car to the world during the first test of the off-season, in Valencia, but has been running an interim livery ever since. And that gave the guys back at Grove plenty of time to finalize the new color scheme for the campaign to come, which resembles a lot with the livery used by Frank Williams in the early 1990s (when the team was partnering Rothmans).
As expected, the most visible name on the car is that of energy company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), which joined the Williams F1 boat after the British squad signed reigning GP2 champion Pastor Maldonado for the 2011 season. In addition, the new livery also comprises the name of temporary employment company Randstad.
In addition to today's livery unveiling, Williams has also announced a new partnership for the 2011 season of Formula 1 with one of Britain's most acclaimed chefs Michael Caines (who will join the team with responsibilities in the hospitality area).
The first time the car will be seen in action with the newly-launched color scheme will be in Barcelona, during the upcoming F1 test that kicks off on March 8th.
Williams drivers Rubens Barrichello and Pastor Maldonado have already taken the FW33 to the track throughout the 11 days of pre-season testing so far, in Valencia, Jerez and Barcelona.
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