PPG and the Williams F1 Team renew partnership

PPG, the world’s leading supplier of automotive finishes, is pleased to announce that it will continue its sponsorship of the Williams F1 Team for an eleventh consecutive year.

The weight of a Formula One car is vital in determining its lap times; PPG’s automotive refinish business has devised a customised paint system that enables the Williams F1 Team to achieve an impressive 30% reduction in the weight added to the car during the painting process when compared with the conventional painting process.

“Formula One demands the best and expects excellence,” explains Gethyn Davies, Market Director PPG Automotive Refinish UK & Ireland. “On every aspect of the car, from the electronics inside to the exterior paint, teams are always looking for materials that provide consistency and excel in performance. It speaks well for PPG’s quality that we and the Williams F1 Team are continuing our partnership for an impressive eleventh year.”

Sir Frank Williams, Williams F1 Team Principal, commented; “PPG is a long-standing partner and very much a part of the Williams F1 Team family. Strong partners are fundamental to success in Formula One and together we are looking forward to the next season ahead.”