18/01/2011
NEWS STORY
Williams has confirmed that it will launch its 2011 contender, the FW33, on the first day of the Valencia, albeit in an interim livery.
The Grove outfit this afternoon confirmed that like Sauber and Lotus Renault GP - who both launch on January 31 - and Toro Rosso and Mercedes - who both, like Williams, launch on February 1 - it will use the first pre-season test to unveil its 2011 contender.
The team also confirmed that on the first day of the test Rubens Barrichello be at the wheel, while Pastor Maldonado will take over on Wednesday afternoon for the remainder of the test.
The Grove outfit will announce the official launch date of the FW33, complete with its new livery, at a later date.