Get closer to Ferrari
Nico Rosberg
By Andrew Hooper
December 29 2002
For Frank Williams the goal of 2003 is to get closer to Ferrari. The team, in collaboration with BMW and their tyre supplier Michelin, have to work together to achieve this goal. One driver who could be playing a role with the WilliamsF1 team is Nico Rosberg, who impressed in his recent test.
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Frank Williams the 2003 season has one major goal, that been "Getting much
closer to Ferrari." But how well the BMW WilliamsF1 team does in achieving
this goal is based on several factors, including the new P83 BMW engine and
FW25 chassis, the teams Michelin tyres, and the performance of the team
drivers.
It is expected that a decision
regarding the continuation of the partnership with BMW
beyond the end of the contract in the end of 2004 is due to make in
mid-January. As for the teams drivers Frank Williams expressed his satisfaction with Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher. Frank Williams spoke of Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher "as the right drivers combination and as being very, very talented". Williams also commented on the performance of young Nico Rosberg, who recently tested for the team. Williams said: "Nico is only 17 years old, but he was driving very fast after only a few laps and he wasn't impressed by the car at all." As for Nico's chances of joining the WilliamsF1 team possibly in 2004 or 2005 Williams said: "Perhaps even earlier." If Rosberg performs well in his season of Formula 3 in 2003, there is the possibility that Rosberg becoming a test driver for the team. |
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combination of all these factors are vital in achieving success. Frank
Williams commented on this by saying in interview for BMW Motorsport:
"Continuity is as important as optimal communication. Especially since we're located in
Great Britain, BMW in Munich and our tyre partner Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand.
It is very important that all persons involved work together as long as
possible."
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