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Frank Williams: A record 50 years as head of the Formula 1 team

Frank Williams: A record 50 years as head of the Formula 1 team

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This year, Frank Williams is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his participation in the Formula 1 Championship. During the home race in Silverstone, the Williams team will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of their first victory at the 1979 British Grand Prix, Clay Regazzoni. the team's visible dedication: "50 years. 824 races. 128 best starting positions. 114 wins. 16 world titles. ... only one Frank Williams" on Saturday, Sky Sports F1 will screen a documentary about the remarkable career and life of the legendary Frank Williams . The 77-year-old Frank loved racing from an early age, briefly becoming a racer and then deciding to lead the team he founded in 1966. The Frank Williams Racing Cars team competed in Formula Two and Formula Three. In 1969
Williams unveiled this year’s race car

Williams unveiled this year’s race car

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The British Williams team has unveiled its new race car for this season. They unveiled their new FW38 vehicle through their public relations department and through social media. Frank Williams, the team’s founder, praised last year’s success when they won third place among the constructors and announced that he can’t say much about the goals for this season. “We have to wait for the first match, then we will see where our challenges are and where we need to work more,” he said in his address. The racers remain the same this season as well - Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa, who were fifth and sixth among the racers last season. The new car is powered by a Mercedes engine, and we will see it on the racetrack, like most others, on Monday at the first official tests in Barcelona.
Sutil Williams backup racer

Sutil Williams backup racer

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Adrian Sutil has signed a contract with Williams for this season, where he will act as a reserve driver. “I am very happy to be part of such a well-known and successful Formula 1 team. Working for Sir Frank Williams and his team means a lot to me, so I want to thank everyone on the team for the trust and opportunity,” says Sutil, whose main task will be focused to work in a simulator and join a team to ensure the best preparedness in the event of the need to perform in a race car during the season. Founder and team leader Frank Williams said of the appointment: "I am delighted that Sutil has joined our racing team. In the twenty-eight races he has driven in his career, he has gained a tremendous amount of experience that he brings with him. Because we also saw him on the track p
Alex Burns leaves Williams

Alex Burns leaves Williams

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Williams has announced that CEO Alex Burns will leave the team and will be immediately replaced by Mike O'Driscoll. Burns took office in 2010 when Frank Williams handed over control of the team to former chief operating officer Adam Parr. O’Driscoll, the former CEO of Jaguar Cars, is expected to take the post of CEO for an extended period, which means that the Formula One team and Williams Advanced Engineering will be merged under the same management group. O’Driscoll will report directly to Frank Williams, who has big plans with him: “Mike has been in leadership positions since 2011. I am pleased to be able to offer him a promotion with which I believe the company will gain a lot. So I believe that this will bring us closer to our goals, because Mike has a lot of experience. "
The daughter steps into Frank's shoes

The daughter steps into Frank's shoes

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  Claire Williams, the daughter of Frank Williams, the founder of the Williams team, was introduced to the public today as the deputy head of the team. Her newly formed position on the team will allow her to work right next to her brother Frank, where she will learn to lead the team so that she can do it independently in the future. Claire joined the Williams team in 2002, where she worked as a public relations representative and took over marketing management three years ago. Claire got her new job before the start of this season, but due to the death of her mother, Lady Virginia, they waited with a public announcement. "It is a great honor for me to become the deputy head of the team. I look forward to working with Frank, where I will help him lead the team this year and next seasons. I grew up in this sport and