6 Facts About Williams Grand Prix Engineering

1. In May 2013, Williams Grand Prix Engineering signed a long-term contract with Mercedes to supply engines for the team, the German manufacturer providing 1.6-litre V6 turbo engines from the start of the 2014 season.

2. That was to no avail as Williams Grand Prix Engineering endured one of their worst seasons to date: two ninth places for Barrichello and one tenth place for Maldonado were their best results during the entire year.

3. In 1999, Williams Grand Prix Engineering employed the Supertec engine, which was a rebadged Mecachrome-Renault unit, and a new driver line-up.

4. At the next race in Spain, Williams Grand Prix Engineering brought in test driver David Coulthard as Hill's new teammate.

5. In March 1986, Frank Williams Grand Prix Engineering faced the most serious challenge of his life.

6. Towards the end of 1978 Frank Williams Grand Prix Engineering recruited Frank Dernie to join Patrick Head in the design office.