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Williams has released images of its 2015 Formula 1 car – the first F1 team to do so – and has made clear its plans to improve on last year's third spot in the constructors’ championship.

The UK based team has good reason to expect a better performance this year; it was the most-improved outfit of 2014, having risen from ninth the previous year.

As well as aiming to achieve more than last year's nine podium finishes, Williams also intends to close the gap on Mercedes – the current world champions.

The Brazilian and seasoned pro Felipe Massa will join the Finn Valtteri Bottas in the team's 2015 driver line-up.

The team will also use the same engine as last year – the Mercedes turbo hybrid.

Sir Frank Williams, the team’s owner, said: "The team had a fantastic season last year. We are aiming to replicate this development over the winter and to start the 2015 season in a strong position.

"Everybody has worked tirelessly to continue that climb up the grid.

"After a very strong first year with Mercedes we are looking to further develop the relationship as we look for more podiums in 2015.

"I feel this year will be equally as exciting as the last and look forward to seeing the car on the grid at the first race."

The new FW37 looks largely the same as the previous Williams car, except for the nose area which has seen an extensive re-design.

Most cars will see significant redesigns around the nose section since the 'anteater' nose design – so common last year – is no longer permitted on safety grounds.

The new rules could make it harder for teams to gain aerodynamic advantage from the front portions of their cars.

F1 fans among our breakdown insurance customers can enjoy all the action from 15 March, when the first race will take place in Melbourne, Australia.