Sir Frank Williams has died.

[el_dazza]

Just seen on Twitter that Williams have confirmed his death aged 79

One of the most influential men in the history of the sport and a great loss to F1.

 

[MissChief]

An absolute legend. That he lasted this long is an achievement in itself. All because he decided to go for a drive after testing at Paul Ricard instead of back to the hotel and turned left instead of right. F1 must do something in Saudi Arabia for him.

 

[Dup]

One of the original team owners that started it from virtually nothing, something we'll likely never see again. He wasn't just a team owner but he was also a mechanic and driver in his own right. Not to be messed with too, by all accounts.

Superb legacy, a big loss to the sport when he departed but at least his team will live on one way or another. I hope they never forget their rich history.

 

[Greboth]

Williams are the last real privateer* world champions and I find it hard to imagine someone else doing it. An amazing legacy to leave behind and one that will live on for a long time to come.

*I know Red Bull and Brawn are/were privateers but it’s hard to count a billion dollar drink company and a car basically built by Honda as privateers.

 

[Armageus]

Absolute Motorsport legend, not just for F1, but with a reach into other disciplines BTCC, Le man's, Group B rallying, as well as road cars like the iconic Clio Williams.

RIP

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

RIP

 

[SKILL]

RIP

 

[Merlin5]

I'm glad he started to see Williams achieve points again in the drivers and constructor championship before he passed. RIP

 

[Flibster]

Legend.

 

[gary996]

A great man
Shame to see him pass

 

[TrueCrazyLion]

RIP Sir Frank.

 

[Chris Wilson]

An inspirational man to many, I met him once and was immediately drawn to his sense of humour in adversity and his obvious work ethic. In leading Williams Grand Prix to remarkable successes and a lengthy stay in the F1 limelight he showed that disabilities need not hamper the continuation of a remarkable career. He was also probably one of the last F1 team owners to have had some truly characterful drivers in his employ. Sad news indeed.

 

[Irish_Tom]

Very sad. RIP.

 

[Kelt]

A true motorsport legend, RIP Sir Frank.

 

[Feek]

Oh, just saw this on the news. Such a shame.

 

[dave28]

RIP, superhuman to live to that age after the crash. I hope his family are ok

 

[Quartz]

RIP.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Thoughts are with his family, RIP

 

[BowdonUK]

I was sad to hear of his death. He's certainly made a big contribution to the world.

As you said he overcame his disabilities to carry on doing what he loved doing. I think becoming disabled is hard on the emotions and many people can easily become depressed about it. But he showed its not all over and where there is a will there is a way.

RIP

 

[nine_tails]

RIP. Great legacy the man leaves behind.