Review of Williams (2017) by Matt B — 05 Aug 2017

Better than Senna. And not just for petrolheads.

This review of Williams (2017) was written by Matt B on 05 Aug 2017.

Williams has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 05 Aug 2017

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It doesn't need to zoom around the tracks at 230mph - it patiently leafs back though a family photo album, rightly trusting in the human contours…

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