Video: Williams officially launch Martini partnership

Williams has officially launched its 2014 Formula 1 livery, with the legendary Martini stripes taking pride of place along the flanks of the FW36.

The Williams’s deal is a boost for F1 with the Martini colour scheme a favourite amongst fans, even though the brand has not appeared in Formula 1 since it backed Lotus in 1979.

Team founder Sir Frank Williams said: “Williams and Martini share a rich history in the world of motorsport, and the values of our two brands and our shared passion for racing make this partnership a natural fit.”

The Williams-Mercedes was the fastest of all runners in the Bahrain test and comes into this weekends F1 season opener in Melbourne with a real shot of a victory. Fans of Formula 1 will be hoping that Frank Williams’ team of racers, can indeed return to their winning ways.