Williams FW35 passes final crash test

Williams has passed the final FIA-regulated crash test with its new FW35 chassis, meaning the outfit is on schedule for its launch presentation on Tuesday 19 February.

Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas were both present at the opening pre-season test of the year at Jerez last week, collectively completing 333 laps in the team's 2012 car with the aim of gathering aerodynamic and tire data for their new challenger.

The FW35 will be revealed at the Circuit de Catalunya shortly before 9am local time (GMT +1) next Tuesday, moments before the second pre-season test gets underway.