RIP Sir Frank Williams

[Stratman]

Sir Frank Williams has died aged 79

Sir Frank Williams, founder and former team principal of the Williams Racing Formula 1 team, has died aged 79.

He built the team named after him into one of the most successful in the sport.
During his time with Williams, the team won nine constructors' championships and seven drivers' titles, and dominated much of the 1980s and 1990s.

He and daughter Claire moved away from the sport in September 2020 after selling Williams to US investors.

In a statement, the Williams team said: "It is with great sadness that on behalf of the Williams family, the team can confirm the death of Sir Frank Williams CBE, founder and former team principal of Williams Racing, at the age of 79.

"After being admitted into hospital on Friday, Sir Frank passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his family.

"Today we pay tribute to our much loved and inspirational figurehead. Frank will be sorely missed. We request that all friends and colleagues respect the Williams family's wishes for privacy at this time."

Williams was a wheelchair user after suffering a spinal cord injury in a car crash in France in 1986.

 

[GeeJayW]

Oh dear, that’s a shame. RIP Sir Frank…

Sir Frank Williams dies aged 79

Williams Racing team founder and former team principal Sir Frank Williams dies, aged 79.

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[st13phil]

Oh dear, that’s a shame. RIP Sir Frank…

Indeed, RIP Sir Frank.

Motorsport has lost one of its giants.

 

[Headhurts]

RIP Sir Frank, motor racing seemed to be his life and he will be sadly missed.

I hope the next F1 will pay him the tribute he has earned.

Robin

 

[renault12ts]

RIP

 

[whitenemesis]

RIP Sir Frank
Thoughts are with Claire and family....

 

[bob6600]

RIP Sir Frank. Very sad news, he was a great asset to F1.

 

[AMGeed]

RIP Frank Williams.
Along with Adrian Newey and Patrick Head, Williams dominated much of the 80's and 90's with their all conquering Honda and Renault powered cars. His love of the sport as an owner only comparable to Enzo Ferrari.

 

[Rpp999]

RIP Sir.

 

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Are the brakes hanging on?

Nope.

 

[MEMERC7]

Maximum respect because he never complained about his catastrophic injury having caused it himself. Ditto Sir Douglas Bader if you think about it.
As with Sir Stirling Moss, Mike Hawthorn & others a pure British legend the like of which we shall never witness again.

 

[duncjames]

Legend - huge contribution to the sport.