R.I.P Sir Frank Williams

[john-e89]

Such a huge figure in Motorsport and especially F1. He did what he loved which is awesome. :driving:

 

[metal licker]

Total Legend RIP

 

[Jollyjoiner]

Sad times for his family and close friends.
He did so much for F1 and will never be forgotten.

 

[maxman]

Another legend of the past gone.R.I.P Frank

 

[sars]

Those glorious Williams/Renault years of Mansel, Hill and Senna, Frank you will be missed

 

[Zedebee]

To do what he did after suffering a life changing accident which rendered him tetraplegic at the age of 44 is truly amazing. I particularly like this fact (courtesy Wikipedia):
“In May 1994, following the death of Ayrton Senna in the Williams FW16 at Imola, Williams was charged with manslaughter in Italy, but was acquitted after several years. Since Senna's death, every chassis since the Williams FW17 has carried a tribute in the form of a small Senna logo on its front wing supports, or nearby.”

Respect. RIP.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Yes very sad news for his family and friends as well as the world of F1.

Amazing what he achieved with the team, especially after his accident - RIP.

 

[Pondrew]

Didn't know this until reading it here.
Sir Frank was a Legend in Motorsport. I used to work opposite the factory in Didcot and around the corner was the Williams/Renault Clio racing unit. I never met him, but my mate did work in Williams F1 a lot and said he was a nice bloke.

 

[Colin_E]

Sad news indeed. One of the icons of F1/motorsport. R.I.P & condolences to his family.

 

[john-e89]

Is now a good time to point out Claire Willims is rather.....oooooohhh matron.... :wub:


No....? Didn't think so but hey....fact is fact....

 

[Flyingfifer]

I really hope the name Williams is in F1 for a long time to come, the drive and focus of Frank and his relentless determination to push forward before and after his accident are inspirational.

The Story Of Frank Williams: Triumph And Tragedy


Lewis Hamilton and Frank Williams: A Very Special Hot Lap


Sir Frank Williams - His Incredible Formula 1 Legacy


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[buzyg]

RIP Sir Frank.