Williams are the latest team to unveil its 2012 challenger with the Renault-powered outfit taking the covers off the FW34 at Jerez in Spain ahead of the start of pre-season testing.
To mark the team's 35th year in Formula 1, the FW34 has been designed to meet the FIA technical regulations and as a result it carries fewer than five per cent of the parts from last year’s FW33.
Williams have undergone a shake-up in recent months with technical director Sam Michael and co-founder Patrick Head both moving on. Mark Gillan is the new chief operations engineer and he is confident the FW34 can return the team to the higher end of the sport.
"We are really looking forward to this season and from a personal perspective I can't wait to get the FW34 on to the race track," Gillan said.
"The factory has worked extremely hard over the winter to ensure that the car met its design, build and rig test targets and we start testing with the car prepared to a high standard. We’ve worked in close co-operation with all of our partners to achieve that, including Renault Sport F1.
"In the run-up to Australia, we will be working hard with our exciting new driver line-up to ensure that we maximise and unlock the full potential of the FW34. It is imperative that we demonstrate a continuous improvement in our performance and deliver results throughout the season."
Team principal Frank Williams added: “One could say that looking at the Williams F1 Team today we are off to a truly fresh start. We have a new car, new driver line up, new engine and new senior personnel.
"We also have a number of new partners who have joined the team in the past few months. I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome them formally and sincerely wish that they have an enjoyable and, most importantly, a valuable experience with us. The team has had a good winter at the factory and we feel ready and strong for the fight.”