The Williams F1 Team have this morning released images of the FW38. In so doing they are they first team to reveal images of a true 2016 contender.

Whilst the images do not give too much away it is clear the team have retained a Matte finish to their livery, similar to that seen in the Red Bull Racing livery earlier this week. The livery style itself appears largely unchanged. The images also depict the increased head protection regulations, with side head rests size increasing by 20mm. The style is reminiscent of executions seen 20 years ago when the regulations where first introduced.

Hackett branding has taken increased prominence on the headrest of the car, from the images released it would appear the Hearst owned publication Esquire has not renewed it’s agreement with the team.