Williams confirms Cosworth power for 2010
Frank Williams, Team Principal, said “Cosworth have impressed us with the quality of their technical team and convinced us that their program will deliver a competitive Formula One engine. In addition, like Williams, Cosworth is an independent company whose owners share our passion for racing and engineering. We believe that, working together, we will develop not only a competitive racing car for 2010 but also a long-term partnership that can take on the best in Formula One."
Mark Gallagher, Cosworth's General Manger, Formula One, said “Cosworth is delighted to be renewing our partnership with Williams. We look forward to forging a long-standing relationship, not only for the supply of competitive Formula One engines, but also in the joint development of new technologies that have wider application outside of Formula One.
Kevin Kalkhoven, one of Cosworth’s investors, said, “I am very pleased to see Cosworth engaging with like-minded companies in the development of high-technology solutions. Formula One is a great opportunity to showcase technical capabilities that can, with proper application, solve current and emerging challenges in the wider world."
10/30/09
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(GMM) Sir Frank Williams has confirmed speculation that his Grove based team will switch to Cosworth power for the 2010 season.
"We've finished our contract with Toyota and we've moved on to a British engine manufacturer Cosworth with whom we have won many world championships in the past," the Briton told the local Gulf News in Abu Dhabi.
Amid speculation he might have linked up with Renault, Williams said the choice is a "more private and independent route" than staying with a carmaker.
"They (Cosworth) are 50 miles away from Williams which is very convenient. Besides we also like our independence. We will be not under the influence, not that Toyota ever bossed around, but we've just gone a private and independent route," he explained.
Williams, 67, also confirmed speculation that his team's current lead driver Nico Rosberg will be powered by a Mercedes engine next year.
"Nico is German and Mercedes need at least one German driver to sit before their engine," he said.
"So we will announce our drivers for next season on Monday."