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Williams hope the "power of the local British crowd" will give the team a boost
Williams are looking forward to their home Grand Prix and are hoping to improve on their dismal run of results. The team are hoping that the recently resurfaced track will lead to tyre wear and that this could play a part in them not finishing last. Frank Williams will also be joining the team for the weekend and they will want to impress him on his 50th anniversary as a Formula 1 Team Principal.
Senior Race Engineer Dave Robson hopes that Silverstone will be kind to them.
“Silverstone remains one of the most enjoyable circuits on the Formula One calendar and provides an exciting challenge for drivers and engineers alike," he was quoted by GrandPrix247. "The combination of corner complexes and well-spaced straights push the cars to their limits and makes car setup and tyre management crucial.
“Pirelli have provided their hardest compounds for this event, a combination last seen in Barcelona. The circuit has been resurfaced very recently and it is unclear how the tyres will behave.
Williams have finished last at every Grand Prix so far this season but will hope the boost of having a home Grand Prix will spur them on.
“We are looking forward to our home race, facing the challenges of this iconic circuit and continuing our progress. This will be George’s first experience of a home Formula One race and the power of the local British crowd, and a great opportunity for him to understand how to harness this support.
“With this race so close to our base, we also welcome the fact that Sir Frank will be able to join us over the weekend as we celebrate his 50th anniversary as a Formula 1 Team Principal."