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Williams names daughter as successor

Sir Frank Williams's daughter Claire Williams has been lined up as his long-term successor as team boss. The Oxfordshire-based team announced on Wednesday that she had been made deputy team principal in a move that created 'a clear succession path for Williams'. The 36-year-old retains her role as commercial director, leading the Formula 1 team's marketing, communications and sponsorship. Sir Frank said: 'I know the future of Williams is in extremely safe hands.' Williams becomes the second woman with a role running an F1 team, emulating Sauber's Monisha Kaltenborn, who was promoted to team principal last season. The team said they had planned to announce the move before the start of the...
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