- Show car from one of Williams-Renault’s best seasons

- Beautifully built, in Jacques Villeneuve’s colours

- A true mechanical sculpture

- No reserve

From the 1980s onwards, the Williams team was one of the most serious contenders in Formula 1. It was increasingly successful from 1989, when the constructor joined forces with Renault and used its V10 engine in its single-seaters, winning three World Championship Constructors’ titles from 1992–1994. But the battle was tough, and in 1995 Williams missed out on the title as it faced the onslaught of Michael Schumacher and his Benetton, which was also powered by the Renault V10.

In response, Williams’ technical team, with Adrian Newey and Patrick Head, developed the FW18, still with a Renault engine. As far as the drivers were concerned, Damon Hill was joined by Jacques Villeneuve and together they sent the sparks flying, with a total of 12 victories and six one-two finishes, the two drivers finishing respectively first and second in the World Championship.

The car presented here is a show car, created for promotional purposes. Without an engine or gearbox, the car is fitted with a bucket seat, racing harnesses, a dashboard and dummy steering wheel. Externally, it has all the aesthetic and aerodynamic characteristics of the FW18 and bears Villeneuve’s name and his racing number 3. This very attractive display model serves as a reminder of one of the Williams team’s best seasons, thanks in part to the Renault engine.