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Claire Williams says F1–Formula E rivalry could drive innovation

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The former Williams deputy team principal welcomed the championships pushing each other, while saying it remains to be seen whether F1 is ready for Formula E's Gen4 performance step.

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Claire Williams sees competition between Formula 1 and Formula E as a potential driver of innovation, welcoming the prospect of the two championships pushing one another.

She made the comments at the launch of Fortescue Zero Racing's first Formula E car. Asked whether F1 was ready for the leap Formula E is about to make, Williams replied: “We've got to wait and see, haven't we?”

Formula E's coming Gen4 era is set to bring a significant performance increase: peak Attack Mode power will rise to 600 kW, while standard race power will be up to 450 kW, alongside full-time all-wheel drive and expanded 55 kWh batteries.

Fortescue Zero's Formula E works entry traces its roots to the former Williams Advanced Engineering business, and Williams now serves as a brand ambassador for the company. She said the two championships pushing their boundaries faster could benefit the wider world.

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