Williams' fiftieth-anniversary plans for 2027 include naming its new car FW50, staging W50 Live in London and inviting fans to select the British Grand Prix livery—its colors and graphics. The new-season car, history and home race extend the anniversary across different viewing experiences.
From FW48 directly to FW50
F1 says Williams will skip from this season's FW48 to FW50 for the anniversary, as it moved from FW38 past FW39 to FW40 for its fortieth. Anniversary-number naming continues.
Williams confirmed W50 Live at 26 Leake Street in Waterloo, London, February 11–28, 2027. Six themed spaces, actor-played characters, historic cars and objects tell different periods' stories. Listed cars include FW06, FW11B, FW14B, FW19, FW25 and FW38.
The cars span eras: FW06 was Williams Grand Prix Engineering's first, FW14B helped Nigel Mansell win the 1992 drivers' title and FW19 represents Jacques Villeneuve's 1997 championship. F1 also says a 2027 FW50 show car joins them.
Fans help choose the British GP livery
Williams plans fan selection for the 2027 British GP. Silverstone holds major milestones: Clay Regazzoni's first team F1 win in 1979 and Villeneuve securing the team's hundredth in 1997. The anniversary direction is announced; the selection method and final design follow later.
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The exhibition uses physical cars from the first model to champions, with characters adding people and period context so newcomers connect numbers with stories. Silverstone's livery selection carries fan choices into a current race. FW50 links both, with exhibition and design participation providing concrete activities.
Conclusion
London has defined dates and venue. The website lists W Club presale October 26 and public sales October 29. Livery selection details remain pending. Ticketing and design participation therefore have different schedules to follow.
