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Maldonado confident over Monaco chances

Pastor Maldonado is optimistic that he and Williams will be able to bounce back from a dismal Spanish Grand Prix showing on the streets of Monte-Carlo this weekend, with the Grove-based outfit on the lookout for its first point of the 2013 campaign.

Overview of previous Barcelona winners

One year after Pastor Maldonado's emphatic victory for the Williams team, Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg is preparing to start the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position. A majority 16 of the 22 races held at the Circuit de Catalunya have been won from the front of the grid, but will that statistic favour the German this time out?

Overview of previous Barcelona pole-sitters

Pastor Maldonado was the shock pole-sitter at last year's Spanish Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton being sent to the back of the grid after running out of fuel. Prior to the 2012 campaign, Mark Webber, Jenson Button, Kimi Räikkönen, Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso are current drivers to have shared the qualifying spoils.

Maldonado gets new engine for race

Pastor Maldonado's FW35 chassis has been fitted with a new Renault engine ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix, with Williams discovering piston damage after qualifying.

'We could have been in Q3' – Maldonado

Pastor Maldonado believes he could have fought for a place in Q3 if conditions had remained dry throughout Saturday's qualifying hour at Sepang. The Williams driver, who is certain that his team has taken a step forward with its FW35, was knocked out of Q2 for the second weekend in a row and had to settle for 16th on the grid.

Williams aiming for double points finish

Williams has set its sights on a double points finish in this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, with the team hoping to bounce back from a troublesome Melbourne weekend after which Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas were left empty-handed.

Maldonado struggles with 'undriveable' FW35

Pastor Maldonado described the Williams FW35 chassis as ‘undriveable’ after being knocked out of the opening qualifying session in Melbourne on Saturday afternoon.

Williams also sends condolences to Venezuela

Following on from Pastor Maldonado's messages of support, Williams has also sent its condolences to the family of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. The 58-year-old, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, died on Tuesday.

Maldonado sends wishes to Chávez family

Pastor Maldonado has expressed his condolences to the family of Hugo Chávez, the former Venezuelan President who passed away on Tuesday. The two men knew each other well, partly thanks to the Williams driver's backing from oil giants PDVSA.

Pastor Maldonado believes Williams can win again in 2013 – Formula 1 news

Pastor Maldonado believes Williams can win again in 2013 – Formula 1 news Williams’ driver Pastor Maldonado has said that they have got the potential to win a race again in the 2013 Formula 1 season. Maldonado performed incredibly well in the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix and claimed his maiden victory after securing his first even pole position. Show More Summary

Coughlan hails 'competitive' Williams

Williams Technical Director Mike Coughlan was upbeat about his team’s prospects for the Australian Grand Prix following the conclusion of winter testing in Barcelona. With both Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas talking up the handling of the FW35 chassis, the recently applied aero-upgrades appear to have had the desired effect.

Maldonado encouraged by FW35 upgrades

Pastor Maldonado had plenty of positive words to say about the upgrade package Williams brought to its FW35 chassis at the Circuit de Catalunya on Saturday. The Grove-based squad applied a heavily-revised rear bodywork layout to its new car for the final two days of running, with the Venezuelan instantly feeling more downforce.

Williams racks up most laps in Barcelona

Williams completed the most amount of mileage at the Circuit de Catalunya last week, despite the fact that it was the only team debuting a brand-new car. Over the course of the four day test, Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas racked up 367 laps, putting the Grove-based outfit four ahead of nearest competitors Ferrari.

Williams enjoys 'very good' FW35 debut

The Williams FW35 chassis enjoyed an almost trouble-free debut at the Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday, with Pastor Maldonado racking up 86 laps in the team's latest design. Despite a minor water leak in the afternoon session, the outfit completed its planned programme and approaches the rest of the week in a positive frame of mind.

Williams aim to perform with consistency in 2013 – Formula 1 news

Williams aim to perform with consistency in 2013 – Formula 1 news Williams driver Pastor Maldonado has said that they are aiming to perform with consistency in the 2013 Formula 1 season despite facing difficulties in the last year. Maldonado...Show More Summary

Williams launches FW35 in Barcelona

Williams pulled the covers off its latest challenger, entitled the FW35, at the Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday morning. Regular drivers Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas were both present for the short launch presentation, an event which took place just before the start of the second pre-season test.

Maldonado gets first test day in new FW35

Williams driver Pastor Maldonado will complete the first full test day in the FW35 at the Circuit de Catalunya, the Grove-based squad confirmed on Friday. The team will be the last to reveal its new design in Barcelona, having tested with its 2012 car at Jerez.

Maldonado targets more victories in 2013

Pastor Maldonado is certain that his Williams team can challenge the established order in Formula 1 in 2013, with the Venezuelan hoping to add another Grand Prix victory to his name this season. The 27-year-old, who starts his third term with the Grove-based team, feels confident after four positive days of testing at Jerez.

Williams announces technical changes

Williams has announced a technical reshuffle ahead of the 2013 season, with Xevi Pujolar moving up to the position of Chief Race Engineer. The Spaniard has worked directly with Pastor Maldonado since 2011, but will hand over the role to Andrew Murdoch this year, while Jonathan Eddolls becomes Valtteri Bottas's Race Engineer.

Pastor Maldonado aims to continue his aggressive driving style in 2013 – Formula 1 news

Pastor Maldonado aims to continue his aggressive driving style in 2013 – Formula 1 news Williams’ driver Pastor Maldonado has said that he is not going to change his aggressive driving style in the 2013 Formula 1 season. Maldonado claimed his maiden victory in the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix after securing his first ever pole position. Show More Summary

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