Farewell to Frank Williams: Formula 1 mourns an icon

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The Formula One Circus loses an important piece of its history. Sir Frank Williams is & egrave; turned off at the age aged 79 . Williams was the founder of the famous British team Williams F1 Racing which he founded in 1975, a team capable of serving in the Circus more & ugrave; important for four wheels for over 50 years.

Sir Frank Williams led his own team for 37 years before passing the scepter to daughter Claire , in 2013, due to poor health from illness but also simply to enjoy some time. 39; of well-deserved rest after many years of passion and work. Only recently his family had left Formula 1 passing the baton to the company & agrave; American Dorlinton Capital , while remaining on the team as supervisors.

The Honda-powered Williams was the car to beat from the end of 1985 to 1987 but when it took the V10 Renault engine as a dowry, it dominated; the Formula One Grand Prix from 1991 to 1997. Just in 1997, the notice board of Frank Williams' team pot & eacute; boast having nine world constructors conquered .

The disappearance & egrave; was communicated by the Team: & # 39; & # 39; After being hospitalized on Friday & igrave; last, Sir Frank & egrave; died peacefully surrounded by his family. Today we pay tribute to our inspiring figure, Frank we will miss him & agrave; very very much. We ask all friends and colleagues to respect the privacy of the Williams family at this time & # 39; & # 39 ;.

Here are the words of Stefano Domenicali , president of Formula 1 : & # 39; & # 39; This morning I received the call from Claire telling me about the death of her beloved father. He was a prominent figure for Formula One, as well as; an example as a man for having overcome many difficult challenges, sporting and otherwise. Frank Williams We Will Miss You very much. & quot;

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