Williams Racing Drivers Test Skills at Komatsu Arizona

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TUCSON, Ariz.--BUSINESS WIRE--

In a thrilling departure from the high-speed world of Formula 1, Williams Racing drivers Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto, along with team principal James Vowles, traded their sleek FW46 cars for the colossal machines that power the mining industry. The trio recently visited Komatsu's Arizona Proving Grounds (AZPG) to experience firsthand the immense scale and technological prowess of Komatsu's mining equipment.

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Williams Racing F1 drivers Alex Albon (left) and Franco Colapinto get up close with Komatsu electric drive mining trucks at the manufacturer's Arizona Proving Grounds in Tucson, AZ. </div> <p>The Williams Racing team had the opportunity to operate Komatsu's latest Power Agnostic 930E electric drive mining trucks, which stand as tall as a two-story house. They also operated the PC7000-11 surface mining excavator, the bucket of which can hold 47 cubic yards of material. These machines are at the cutting edge of mining technology, showcasing Komatsu's continued commitment to innovation and efficiency.</p> <p>This unique experience required the Williams Racing drivers to push their skills to new limits as they navigated rugged terrain and steep inclines while managing the immense weight and power of these mining giants.</p> <p>The collaboration between the two organizations was a testament to their shared values in engineering excellence and technological advancement.</p> <p>James Vowles, Williams Racing Team Principal:

Alex Albon, Williams Racing driver: "It was a great experience to spend the day as a very different type of driver at the Arizona Proving Grounds with Komatsu. The size of the machines we had the chance to operate was mind blowing, so I'm grateful for the Komatsu trainer I had alongside me. While the skillset is different, the level of expertise needed to drive a Formula 1 car and a giant excavator is more similar than I expected. Thanks to Komatsu for inviting the team along."

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