The major step that has the best of Mercedes and Ferrari
As Williams promised, its 2018 car is substantially different to last year's challenger. Even from a first few glances its easy to see the changes that two of its chief recruits might have influenced, but can they help Williams make significant gains?
Formula 1 has got itself to the point where it's no longer about the 'hero' driver, it's about how much money you have to develop the chassis and power unit. It's a sad state of affairs, but that's the way it is.
The competition between two team-mates will always exist and, yes, one driver will normally stand out against the other. In reality, that is the only measure of their individual talent but when the car is not up to it, neither will be able to find that bit extra.
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