http://www.gpupdate.net/ Sat, 11 May 2013 05:00:03 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/294383/williams-taking-steps-forward-bottas/ Valtteri Bottas believes that Williams is beginning to uncover more performance after a troublesome start to the 2013 Formula 1 campaign, explaining that the outfit's upgrade package for the Spanish Grand Prix has shown largely positive signs so far. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/294383/williams-taking-steps-forward-bottas/ Sat, 11 May 2013 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293280/coughlan-williams-better-suited-to-bahrain/ Despite a difficult start to the 2013 season, Williams Technical Director Mike Coughlan remains upbeat about his team’s chances at this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix, and believes that the squad's FW35 chassis will be well suited to the challenges presented by the Sakhir circuit. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293280/coughlan-williams-better-suited-to-bahrain/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:08:30 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293007/williams-two-seconds-away-from-target/ Williams technical chief Mike Coughlan says the outfit is "two seconds away" from where it needs to be after Friday's opening pair of practice sessions for the Chinese Grand Prix, admitting that there is plenty of work to do in order to move up the grid. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293007/williams-two-seconds-away-from-target/ Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292756/williams-optimistic-of-improvement-in-china/ Williams Technical Director Mike Coughlan says his team now has 'a better understanding' of the FW35 chassis after two challenging weekends in Australia and Malaysia and is confident of being in a stronger position at the Chinese Grand Prix. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292756/williams-optimistic-of-improvement-in-china/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:30:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291981/williams-aiming-for-double-points-finish/ Williams has set its sights on a double points finish in this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, with the team hoping to bounce back from a troublesome Melbourne weekend after which Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas were left empty-handed. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291981/williams-aiming-for-double-points-finish/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:42:53 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291638/williams-to-honour-lady-virginia-in-australia/ Williams personnel will honour , wife to Team Principal Sir Frank Williams, at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Ginny, as she was known among friends and team members, passed away in the family home last Thursday night at the age of 66, having battled cancer for two and a half years. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291638/williams-to-honour-lady-virginia-in-australia/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:07:18 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291275/coughlan-hails-competitive-williams/ Williams Technical Director Mike Coughlan was upbeat about his team’s prospects for the Australian Grand Prix following the conclusion of winter testing in Barcelona. With both Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas talking up the handling of the FW35 chassis, the recently applied aero-upgrades appear to have had the desired effect. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291275/coughlan-hails-competitive-williams/ Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:42:40 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290924/wiliams-enjoys-successful-barcelona-test/ Williams Technical Director Mike Coughlan believes that his team should be encouraged by the strong reliability its new FW35 chassis has displayed to date. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290924/wiliams-enjoys-successful-barcelona-test/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:57:32 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290752/williams-enjoys-very-good-fw35-debut/ The Williams FW35 chassis enjoyed an almost trouble-free debut at the Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday, with Pastor Maldonado racking up 86 laps in the team's latest design. Despite a minor water leak in the afternoon session, the outfit completed its planned programme and approaches the rest of the week in a positive frame of mind. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290752/williams-enjoys-very-good-fw35-debut/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:35:23 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290704/williams-launches-fw35-in-barcelona/ Williams pulled the covers off its latest challenger, entitled the FW35, at the Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday morning. Regular drivers Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas were both present for the short launch presentation in front of the gathered media, an event which directly preceded the start of the second pre-season test. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290704/williams-launches-fw35-in-barcelona/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:53:48 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290336/williams-hoping-to-make-up-for-lost-time/ Williams is looking to claw back lost mileage at Jerez later this week, with its 2012 car suffering a clutch problem on Wednesday. Opting to launch its new design at the second pre-season test in Barcelona, the Grove-based outfit has been focusing on tyre and aerodynamic evaluations with Pastor Maldonado over the past two days. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290336/williams-hoping-to-make-up-for-lost-time/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:10:49 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290135/williams-announces-technical-changes/ Williams has announced a technical reshuffle ahead of the 2013 season, with Xevi Pujolar moving up to the position of Chief Race Engineer. The Spaniard has worked directly with Pastor Maldonado since 2011, but will hand over the role to Andrew Murdoch, while Jonathan Eddolls becomes the Race Engineer of Valtteri Bottas. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290135/williams-announces-technical-changes/ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:33:59 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272919/new-williams-also-debuting-at-first-test/ Williams has joined Ferrari and McLaren by stating that its new car will be ready for testing as soon as pre-season action begins at Jerez. For 2012, the former World Champion team is running with a completely reshuffled technical department headed up by Mike Coughlan. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272919/new-williams-also-debuting-at-first-test/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:14:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270591/coughlan-becomes-williams-technical-director/ Williams has announced that Mike Coughlan is its new Technical Director for the 2012 season, taking the role previously held by McLaren-bound Sam Michael. Coughlan, who himself worked for McLaren until 2007’s ‘Spygate’ espionage scandal, joined the Grove-based outfit earlier this season. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270591/coughlan-becomes-williams-technical-director/ Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:11:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/264377/coughlan-to-be-sued-by-former-nascar-team/ Michael Waltrip Racing is planning to sue newly-signed Williams Chief Engineer Mike Coughlan, with the latter being accused of breaching his contract. The North Carolina-based NASCAR squad has also revealed its intentions to seek damages from Williams as a whole, claiming that Coughlan’s move was not legally permitted. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/264377/coughlan-to-be-sued-by-former-nascar-team/ Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:35:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/262186/coughlan-apologises-for-involvement-in-spygate/ Mike Coughlan, one of two engineers involved in the infamous ‘Spygate’ espionage scandal of 2007, has gone on record apologising for his actions. Then working for McLaren, Coughlan received a full technical dossier from Ferrari’s Nigel Stepney relating to the Italian team’s car. The action resulted in a 100 million dollar fine for McLaren, with the team being removed from that year’s Constructors’ Championship. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/262186/coughlan-apologises-for-involvement-in-spygate/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:30:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/262184/interview-with-williams-mike-coughlan/ Part of the notorious ‘Spy Gate’ scandal which affected Formula 1 by making global headlines in 2007, Mike Coughlan has now returned to the sport. He shares memories of the past and thoughts for the future, having taken on the role of Chief Engineer at Williams. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/262184/interview-with-williams-mike-coughlan/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:14:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258742/returning-coughlan-grateful-to-frank-williams/ It was confirmed on Tuesday that Mike Coughlan is to return to Formula 1, having been sacked by McLaren following the controversial ‘Spygate’ scandal of four years ago. The Englishman fills the role of Chief Engineer, with both Sam Michael and Jon Tomlinson leaving the team at the end of the year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258742/returning-coughlan-grateful-to-frank-williams/ Tue, 03 May 2011 11:25:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258739/michael-resigns-as-coughlan-joins-williams/ Williams F1 have announced that Technical Director Sam Michael will be leaving the team at the end of the year. Also departing will be Chief Aerodynamicist Jon Tomlinson, with both men having resigned from their positions. In addition, the Grove-based outfit confirms that former McLaren engineer Mike Coughlan has now joined. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258739/michael-resigns-as-coughlan-joins-williams/ Tue, 03 May 2011 11:02:00 +0100