Frank Williams: a ‘one of a kind’ team principal and ‘true giant’ of F1

Tributes are paid to the Williams Racing founder who leaves behind an ‘incredible legacy’ in the sport

Frank Williams with his daughter Claire
Frank Williams with his daughter Claire
(Image credit: Charles Coates/Getty Images)

Formula 1 and the world of motorsport is in mourning following Sir Frank Williams’s death at the age of 79. The founder and former team principal of Williams Racing passed away yesterday after being admitted to hospital on Friday.

Williams was the “longest-serving team principal the sport has ever seen”, Formula1.com reported. Stefano Domenicali, F1 president and CEO, said he was a “true giant” of F1 and his “incredible achievements and personality will be etched on our sport forever”.

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Mike Starling is the former digital features editor at The Week. He started his career in 2001 in Gloucestershire as a sports reporter and sub-editor and has held various roles as a writer and editor at news, travel and B2B publications. He has spoken at a number of sports business conferences and also worked as a consultant creating sports travel content for tourism boards. International experience includes spells living and working in Dubai, UAE; Brisbane, Australia; and Beirut, Lebanon.