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Williams focus on reliability

Despite the August testing ban, Williams has been working in both of its wind tunnels and will feature some small upgrades for the FW28s in time for this weekend's event, specifically revised barge boards and engine covers. Component modifications will be minor for Turkey, as the team has elected to concentrate on improving reliability.

"We expect it to be quite hot in Turkey at this time of the year and we'll probably see track temperatures around 50°C," said team technical director Sam Michael. "In terms of aero upgrades, we have some new barge boards for the FW28s and we'll be reverting back to the engine cover used in Hockenheim for this race. Strategy will most likely be a two stop." 

Cosworth's principal engineer Chris Jilbert added, "Istanbul Park is challenging for the drivers and the intense heat means that cooling the engine can be difficult. Both Cosworth CA2006 engines carry over for this event and we will be working with WilliamsF1 to maximise the duty available following the premature conclusion to the Hungarian Grand Prix. Dusty track conditions will be a far cry from those seen in Hungary, but let's hope that the racing is as entertaining."

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