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RIP Sir Frank Williams
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 7:15 pm
by Noni
RIP Sir Frank Williams, died aged 79.
Established the F1 Williams team and won many drivers and constructor titles. Now his team has been sold to an American outfit and hope they keep his legacy going.
Re: RIP Sir Frank Williams
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:04 pm
by Gandalf
It was sad to hear that.
It's going to be interesting to see how the sport and the other teams commemorate his life and his contribution to the sport.
He was the longest serving team principal in the history of Formula One. He led the team to 16 Drivers and Constructors World Championships. And they were responsible for creating the most technically advanced car the sport will ever see.
He battled through adversity, both in a business sense and of course, physically.
He has been a huge credit to the sport. Let's hope he is given a fitting send-off!
Re: RIP Sir Frank Williams
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:03 pm
by BlackDiamond
Gandalf wrote: ↑Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:04 pm
It was sad to hear that.
It's going to be interesting to see how the sport and the other teams commemorate his life and his contribution to the sport.
He was the longest serving team principal in the history of Formula One. He led the team to 16 Drivers and Constructors World Championships. And they were responsible for creating the most technically advanced car the sport will ever see.
He battled through adversity, both in a business sense and of course, physically.
He has been a huge credit to the sport. Let's hope he is given a fitting send-off!
Most eloquently put - have an upvote for your grace and kind sentiment
Re: RIP Sir Frank Williams
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:52 pm
by Gandalf
BlackDiamond wrote: ↑Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:03 pm
Gandalf wrote: ↑Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:04 pm
It was sad to hear that.
It's going to be interesting to see how the sport and the other teams commemorate his life and his contribution to the sport.
He was the longest serving team principal in the history of Formula One. He led the team to 16 Drivers and Constructors World Championships. And they were responsible for creating the most technically advanced car the sport will ever see.
He battled through adversity, both in a business sense and of course, physically.
He has been a huge credit to the sport. Let's hope he is given a fitting send-off!
Most eloquently put - have an upvote for your grace and kind sentiment
His passing now is in some way quite fitting, as the next race we are going to is Saudi Arabia. Williams won their first World Championships, both Drivers and Constructors, in 1980 with Alan Jones at the wheel, in a car that was sponsored by the Saudi Arabian airline Saudia.
That car was the Williams FW07. How fitting it would be if the Williams team were to run their cars in those colours for the next race.
Re: RIP Sir Frank Williams
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:54 pm
by Ironworksfc
Wonder what happened to the legend in hospital
Was reported that he was stable in hospital only a few days before his unfortunate death.
Re: RIP Sir Frank Williams
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:01 pm
by terrya1965
I always remember Mansell in the Honda Williams car,when I use to watch it religiously every Sunday back in the 80's and 90's.
I don't bother nowadays.
RIP Frank