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Williams also pinning hopes on new exhaust system

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Williams is expected to join several other teams in upgrading its exhaust system to copy Red Bull's innovative design.

Ferrari will debut low-mounted exhausts, with gases directed through the double diffuser this weekend at Valencia, while McLaren, Mercedes and Renault will soon follow suit.

Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that the new exhaust system on the Williams will appear no later than the British Grand Prix in mid July. The package is expected to include new wings and a bigger double diffuser as well.

"We are expecting a big step," said Williams' long-time engineering boss and co-owner Patrick Head.

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