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Symonds: FW38 design targets low speed gains
Williams chief technical officer Pat Symonds says the FW38 has been designed to improve the shortcomings of the last year's car with a particular focus on low speed grip and performance. Despite finishing a comfortable third in the F1 world constructors' championship in 2015 the performance of drivers Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa noticeably dropped off at the slower circuits. Both drivers endured pointless outings at the Monaco and Hungarian Grand Prix – the slowest average speed circuits on the calendar. Symonds says Williams had been aware of its weaknesses with the FW37 largely before the 2015 season even began and those areas are where the British team has targeted its...
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