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Williams family leaving F1 behind as new owners take over

Italian Grand Prix – Sir Frank Williams and Claire Williams will leave F1 behind this weekend after more than forty years running the team between them. This weekend marks the end of an era for Formula 1, as the Williams family will leave the sport behind them. After 43 years and 739 Grands Prix, the independent family-owned team have sold up recently to private investment firm Dorilton Capital. Sir Frank Williams established the team following him losing control of his original Williams team that he established in the late 60s. The ‘new' team made its debut at the 1977 Spanish Grand Prix at Jarama, with Sir Frank remaining Team Principal ever since. With his health declining...
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