News Details
Legendary F1 team founder Williams dies aged 79
Frank Williams, the founder of one of Formula One's most successful and popular teams, has died aged 79. Williams founded the Williams F1 team in 1977 and quickly turned the privateer outfit into one of the sport's best, competing and winning against some of the biggest manufacturers in motor racing. Williams won nine constructors' championships and seven drivers' championships between 1980 and 1997 but has remained on the grid for over 40 years. Williams himself is one of the most important and respected figures in F1 history. He continued to run his team despite a serious car crash in 1986 which left him tetraplegic. After his accident he established the team as the dominant force of the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
3y ago from espnF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Sir Frank Williams: Formula 1 team founder dies aged 79
Williams Racing team founder and former team principal Sir Frank Williams...
3y ago from BBC.co.uk
Williams F1 team founder Sir Frank Williams dies, aged...
Sir Frank Williams, founder of the Williams Formula 1 team, has passed...
3y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Frank Williams passes away aged 79
The founder of the Williams F1 team, Frank Williams, has died aged 79 a...
3y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Sir Frank Williams 1942 – 2021
A very sad day in Formula 1 with the announcement of the passing of Sir...
3y ago from TheParcFerme.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu shares his ‘biggest dream'...
Following the announcement of Toprak Razgatlioglu's move to MotoGP in...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why Marc Marquez stressed his Ducati is identical to...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
The consequences of Toprak Razgatlioglu's arrival in...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Superbike legend Toprak Razgatlioglu signs with Pramac...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott McLaughlin looking to rebound after ‘lowest...
Scott McLaughlin is hopeful that he can quickly bounce back from his...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Louis Foster gains new sponsor for rest of IndyCar...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing rookie Louis Foster will sport a new look...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt Racing fined $25K, lose championship points...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Santino Ferrucci issued post-race penalty but keeps...
The NTT IndyCar Series has issued a penalty to the #14 entry of Santino...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Amid losing streak, Hyundai accepts “consequences”...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal eye up move for Serie A star as potential...
Arsenal have reportedly set sights on signing Juventus winger Kenan...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
‘It’s not as simple as that' - Jack Wilshere warns...
Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere reckons the Gunners need more than...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Barcelona gain advantage in race to sign Arsenal and...
Arsenal want to sign a new left winger this summer, but their chances of...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal make initial approach to sign 25-year-old...
Arsenal have reportedly initiated the first steps to land Lille...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1: Canadian Grand Prix: Friday Free 2 - Times
Times from today's second free practice session... Read More »
2h ago from Pitpass.com
F1 2025 Canadian Grand Prix – FP1 Results
Max Verstappen clocked the quickest time in the... Read More »
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Oscar Piastri facing 'interesting discussion' with McLaren...
A rare off day this season for Oscar Piastri and... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
