The new one is shorter and features an additional L-shaped element (2). Another change took place to the extension of the endplate horizontal section under the flaps. It is still triple profiled with the main flap to be raised higher close to the endplates and to be half length slotted (1) compared to the fully slotted former design.

The new spec is totally new speaking for both the endplates and flaps. The new spec was again tested in Valencia but yet not used in race. But I'm not expecting it to be a problem because the new gearbox has the same stiffness characteristics as the old one,' Michaels said.A new lower downforce front wing spec was put under test in Canada but both drivers were forced to abandon it in wet slippery race conditions choosing the higher downforce former spec which ensured better grip. 'With gearbox usage increasing from four to five races this year, reliability is vital. Another innovation is the very compact gearbox, the smallest one ever produced by Williams, which is mounted very low compared to other cars. The FW33 attracted the attention during the pre-season testing days in Spain with its compact rear end and extreme angled rear drive shafts. But he has a level of maturity that is higher and that is quite encouraging.' On his few couple of days at Valencia we looked at his data compared to Rubens, we could see he has a natural talent.' And added, 'Pastor is a rookie, he will make a few mistakes and he will have a few crashes, every rookie does. About new Williams diver 25-year old Maldonado Michael was very positive, 'Pastor has come along as a rookie, but I must say the job he has done during testing we have had so far has been very good.

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