Williams reveal special livery for home race at Silverstone

Williams have revealed a one-off livery for this weekend's British Grand Prix, where the team will celebrate their home race with a Union Jack-inspired design across their cars, race suits and team kit.

Since Frank Williams set up the team in 1977, they have won at Silverstone on eight occasions and are set to mark their British heritage with splashes of red, white, and blue across the nose cone and chassis side of the FW48.

Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz will wear unique race suits with a similar design, while team members working trackside will also show off takeover kits as the Grove outfit look back on some of their greatest memories from their home race, including their 100th win at the hands of Jacques Villeneuve in 1997, and crowd favourite Nigel Mansell's three victories.

They will also be hoping to add to their tally of 11 points by returning to the top 10, especially after Sainz was forced to retire from the recent Austrian Grand Prix.

Team Principal James Vowles said: “We are proud to be flying the flag for the British GP this week. From our first win to our 100th, Silverstone has played host to some of Atlassian Williams F1 Team’s most iconic moments – and there is nothing on the F1 calendar quite like the atmosphere of the home crowd here.

"Whether watching in the grandstands, supporting at the Fan Zone or cheering us on from home, we really feel the energy of the fans and will be carrying it with us all weekend.”