Sir Frank Williams

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Sir Frank Williams

Post by claretburns » Sun Nov 28, 2021 2:51 pm

Sir Frank Williams, founder of the F1 Williams team, has passed away at the age of 79. RIP. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/59453378

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Re: Sir Frank Williams

Post by Bosscat » Sun Nov 28, 2021 2:53 pm

RIP Sir Frank

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Re: Sir Frank Williams

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Nov 28, 2021 2:55 pm

I loved Williams team with Mansell,Hill,and Frank in their pomp
RIP Frank and thanks for some great memories.
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Re: Sir Frank Williams

Post by superdimitri » Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:02 pm

Very sad that he couldn't get back to winning ways. Left a legacy behind and many great memories in formula one.

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Re: Sir Frank Williams

Post by ALP » Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:11 pm

Very sad indeed, but he was despite his injuries one hell of a determined guy, a truly amazing life.

Rest in Peace and thanks for everything you did to help motorsport.

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Re: Sir Frank Williams

Post by NewClaret » Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:22 pm

Was a big Williams fan in my youth. Posters of Mansell and then Hill over my room.

RIP Frank.

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Re: Sir Frank Williams

Post by Herts Clarets » Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:23 pm

Sad, sad news. I always followed his team due to the name as far back as Alan Jones and Carlos Reutermann behind the wheel. The only GP I have been to was the 1981 Monaco GP, Jones was leading towards the end and his gear box went allowing the Ferrari of Giles Villeneuve to take the flag. 16 years later his son Jacques would lift the World Title in one of Sir Frank's cars.

RIP Sir Frank and thanks for the memories.

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Re: Sir Frank Williams

Post by tiger76 » Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:25 pm

Frank was definitely one of the big names in F1 during my youth, and Williams at one time were a formidable force in the sport.

RIP Frank

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