Nigel Mansell will reunite with the Williams FW11 for the primary time since 1986 on the upcoming Goodwood Pageant of Pace, with the long-lasting automobile having undergone a full period-correct restoration.
In a landmark collaboration between Williams Heritage and Honda, the FW11 – which introduced Williams the 1986 Constructors’ Championship – has been totally rebuilt to its unique title-winning specification following a number of months of meticulous restoration.
The automobile will make its highly-anticipated return to the monitor on the Goodwood Pageant of Pace, which takes place from July 10-13, with Mansell set to get behind the wheel on Saturday July 12.
It was with the FW11 that Mansell narrowly missed out on profitable the Drivers’ Championship, the Briton having been main the standings till the season finale in Adelaide the place he suffered a heartbreaking tyre failure, forcing him to retire whereas McLaren’s Alain Prost went on to clinch the title.
In addition to being remembered for this, the FW11 was additionally famed for its groundbreaking expertise on the time, that includes pushrod entrance and pullrod rear double wishbone suspension and a six-speed handbook gearbox, together with Honda’s RA166E 1.5L V6 twin-turbo engine.
Additionally getting behind the wheel of the FW11 at Goodwood will probably be former Williams race winners Thierry Boutsen and Riccardo Patrese, in addition to Williams Heritage Ambassador and broadcaster Karun Chandhok.
Williams are moreover set to showcase the long-lasting FW14B from 1992 through the Pageant of Pace, with Mansell scheduled to pilot his championship-winning automobile whereas Williams Team Principal James Vowles, plus Jamie Chadwick and Lia Block will also showcase the legendary machine.
“It’s an unbelievable privilege to rejoice Williams’ wealthy historical past at Goodwood, showcasing two of the group’s most iconic vehicles,” stated Vowles.
“The restored FW11 represents a historic collaboration between Atlassian Williams Racing and Honda Motor Co., Ltd, a partnership that outlined an period of engineering excellence and championship success.
“Alongside the legendary FW14B, seeing these vehicles collectively at Goodwood is a strong reminder of our wealthy racing legacy. This occasion completely honours the heritage and innovation that proceed to encourage our group right this moment.”
Jonathan Kennard, Heritage Director at Williams, added: “Restoring the FW11 to its unique, race-winning situation has been a real labour of affection for all right here at Williams Heritage. Witnessing the automobile take to the hill at Goodwood, reunited with Nigel Mansell for the primary time since 1986, will probably be an unforgettable and deeply significant second for everybody concerned.
“I’m particularly proud to see Atlassian Williams Racing and Honda Motor Co., Ltd come collectively as soon as once more, rekindling a partnership that made historical past practically 4 many years in the past. This collaboration stands as a strong tribute to the exceptional period of innovation and success that we cast in System 1.”
Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Company (HRC), additionally stated: “In Honda’s F1 journey since 1964, the FW11 represents a milestone of an ideal mixture of engine efficiency and chassis dynamics.
“Collaborating with Williams Heritage to revive this iconic automobile honours our shared historical past and dedication to innovation. Its return to the monitor at Goodwood, is a becoming celebration of 75 years of System 1 and endorses the legacy of engineering excellence and aggressive spirit we helped construct collectively over a few years.”
