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The product is a 1:18 scale diecast model of the Williams Renault FW16 #2 driven by Ayrton Senna in 1994. ### Key Information about the Williams FW16 Car : FW16. ### Ayrton Senna and the FW16.
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The product is a 1:18 scale diecast model of the Williams Renault FW16 #2 driven by Ayrton Senna in 1994. This limited edition collectible features the iconic blue color scheme associated with the Formula 1 racing team. The model is a must-have for fans of Formula 1 and racing enthusiasts, showcasing the renowned partnership between Williams and Renault during that era. With attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship, this MINICHAMPS replica is a perfect addition to any diecast car collection.
The **Williams Renault FW16** is one of the most historically significant Formula 1 cars, largely due to its association with **Ayrton Senna** and the tragic events of the **1994 San Marino Grand Prix** at Imola.
### Key Information about the Williams FW16:
* **Team**: Williams Grand Prix Engineering
* **Car**: FW16
* **Engine**: Renault RS6 3.5L V10
* **Drivers (1994)**: Ayrton Senna, Damon Hill, later David Coulthard and Nigel Mansell
* **Designer**: Adrian Newey and Patrick Head
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### Ayrton Senna and the FW16
* **1994 Season**: Ayrton Senna joined Williams after the departure of Alain Prost. He had won three world championships with McLaren and was considered the best driver of his era.
* **Challenges**: The FW16 initially suffered from poor handling and was difficult to drive. This was largely because of the banning of electronic driver aids like active suspension, traction control, and ABS after 1993—technologies that had previously made Williams dominant.
* **Performance**: Despite qualifying on pole position for all three of his races with the FW16 (Brazil, Pacific, and San Marino GPs), Senna failed to finish any of them.
* **San Marino Grand Prix (May 1, 1994)**: Senna crashed at the **Tamburello corner** on lap 7. A suspension arm penetrated his helmet, and he later died in hospital, marking one of F1’s darkest days. It was the first fatality during a Grand Prix weekend in 12 years.
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### Legacy
* **Impact on F1**: Senna's death, alongside Roland Ratzenberger's fatal crash earlier that weekend, led to a complete overhaul of Formula 1 safety protocols.
* **Tributes**: The FW16 has since become a powerful symbol in motorsport history. Senna's helmet colors—bright yellow with green and blue—are often shown with the car in tributes.
