Another Williams False Dawn?

[acescribe]

They have genuine pace. Jenson keeps going on about it and Claire Williams' body language in the pits during the race, when she knew a great chance had slipped/was slipping through their fingers said much.

Look out for them next time - a track which will suit both car and drivers more.

[David Lowndes]

Well I am delighted that my scepticism has been proven wrong; in the first race at least....

I have been a Williams fan for 20 years and I have been disillusioned with F1 for a long time, but if Williams are racing I cannot help but watch!

I hope Williams don't waste the opportunity they have to do well in the early races before all the big money teams catch up! It'll be interesting to see how fast Massa is.

[steveaki13]

I think its clear Williams is fast, and I personally really like the look of Bottas. I was impressed with his out and out pace and the many moves he made of various cars. I cant wait to see how he and Massa get on in Malaysia.

[anfield5]

From what WIlliams say Bo77as is considerably faster than Massa and is being tipped as a future world champion, so I hope Williams can provide him with a winning car, so far things look good for them

[Jag_Warrior]

From what WIlliams say Bo77as is considerably faster than Massa and is being tipped as a future world champion, so I hope Williams can provide him with a winning car, so far things look good for them

We'll know the Williams of old is back if Bottas wins the WDC one year and then gets fired the next.

TBH, I think it's way too early to tell just how much promise the car has. So much is going to come down to luck and reliability this season, especially in the early part. I'm not a Williams fan (or a hater), but I'd like to see them do reasonably well and stick around.

[steveaki13]

No Arrows to head for these days so after winning said WDC he has to partner Kobayashi at Caterham......

[Doc Austin]

It was definitely fun to see Williams fighting toward the front again.

I think we would have gotten a much better idea of the William's potential if Massa had not gotten punted off so early. Bottas might be faster at this point, but I think later in the race and later in the season that Massa's experience will be a factor. Williams has a great combination with a blistering fast newcomer and an experienced old hand. I think they will be all right.

That, and the car sure looks good, but it needs some Martini stripes and signage on the sidepods.

[David Lowndes]

We'll know the Williams of old is back if Bottas wins the WDC one year and then gets fired the next.

So true!!!

[Mark]

Or gets fired while leading the championship...

[anfield5]

So true!!!

But is still wont be quite the same as the brilliant comedy moments we used to have watch a "0" car race for Williams