Williams see a design lesson for 2022 F1 car in Volkswagen's electric ID.R · RaceFans

In appointing Francois-Xavier Demaison as technical director, new Williams CEO Jost Capito has looked beyond Formula 1, but turned to someone he knows well and rates highly.

‘FX’, as Capito and friends refer to him, may be arriving from outside the paddock, but Williams’ recent experience with his predecessor Paddy Lowe surely demonstrates familiarity with F1 is no panacea.

The car also exploited aerodynamic techniques which F1 designers will draw on next year. The 2022 technical regulations drastically restrict the use of upper surface bodywork to generate downforce, but give teams much greater leeway to harness the aerodynamic power of their cars’ floors.

The downforce-generating tunnels on F1’s 2022 concept car (originally produced for 2021, then postponed by a year) can also be seen on the ID.R. Capito expects Demaison’s understanding of this aspect of Volkswagen’s electric racer will be valuable for Williams.

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