WilliamsF1 technical director, Sam ꦇMichael has admitted that a lot rests on their 2006 car - the new FW28, whic🐻h was unveiled at the team's headquarters near Oxford this afternoon.

Speaking following the launch of the FW28, Michael added that following several dis🗹appointing seasons, the Grove based squad must make steps forward this year and challenge the likes of Renault and McLaren-Merced𝕴es, who set the pace in 2005.

"The FW28 has a lot resting on its shoulders as it must re-establish Will♎iams at the sharp end," he confirmed. "There are many good teams in Formula One now and how to beat them is simple - design a faster car."

Michael meanwhile added ꦕthat the FW28 is very different to last season's FW27, noꦛt only because of the regulations changes, but also because they have switched to using Bridgestone tyres and will now be powered by Cosworth rather than BMW engines.

"The FW28 has been a large departure from previous Williams' designs due in part to new aerodynamic efficiency targets, but also the mechanical challenges of changing to Bridgestone tyres and Cosworth's V8 engine," he added. "It has been a really interesting car to design and I believe that will continue to be the case during its develo𝓀pment in 2006."

Williams will now beginning testing with the F🏅W28 next week at Valencia in Spain, running begins o💛n Tuesday January 31.