Security News > 2021 > March > F1 Team Williams Unveils New Car After Hackers Foil Launch
The Williams team presented its new Formula One car on Friday - after hackers foiled plans for an "Augmented reality" launch - revealing a livery inspired by its "All-conquering cars of the 1980s and 1990s."
The FW43B car has "a dramatic new visual identity sporting a livery inspired by Williams' all-conquering cars of the 1980s and 1990s, combining blue, white and yellow accents."
Williams had planned to reveal the car via an augmented reality app but scrapped it "Because the app was hacked prior to launch."
The team wanted to let fans experience an innovative launch "During this difficult time when being able to bring in-person experiences directly to our fans is sadly not possible. We can only apologize that this has not been possible."
"Williams Racing is a sporting icon, and a team that has forged a reputation of success through sheer determination and grit intertwined with innovation, passionate and skillful race-craft and an absolute desire to win," chief executive Jost Capito said in a statement.
"Altogether, I think it's exciting and I think that's the team at the moment - new ownership, new look, new brand and it's the start of a new beginning," the 23-year-old British driver said in a video posted on the team's Twitter account.