By Nikki Reynolds, F1 Editor - Motorsport.com

The most talked about car of the winter launches was the Williams FW26, with
its extended twin keel nose mounts that earned it the sobriquet of "the
walrus". While many think it's an ugly looking design, team boss Frank
Williams and technical director Patrick Head were more interested in
performance than aesthetics.

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"I knew there had been quite a significant step forward in the wind tunnel,
which is why we did it," said Williams, according to the team website. "I
wasn't that negative about it, though there was clearly a lot a fuss. It's
not that pretty, but it's not ugly either, it's just the front of the car.
It's all about being adventurous and creative -- having a go and taking a
risk."

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