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F1 giant dies: racing world pays tribute to Sir Frank Williams
Felipe Massa and Sir Frank Williams after the Brazilian's pole position at the Red Bull Ring in 2014. © Glenn Dunbar / DPPI / LAT
The former team boss Frank Williams died this Sunday, November 28 at the age of 79. The Briton, keen on motorsport, took his own structure to the top of the Formula 1 through nine Manufacturers’ titles and seven Drivers’ crowns.
Since then, tributes and other reactions have followed one another, first and foremost that of Jost capito, the main team of Williams since February 2021. “Sir Frank was a legend and an icon of our sport. His passing marks the end of an era for our team and for Formula 1. He was one of a kind and a true pioneer. Despite considerable adversity in his life, he led our team to 16 world championships, making us one of the most successful teams in sports history.
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Its values, including integrity, teamwork, independence and determination, remain the core ethical values of the team. independence and determination, remain the fundamental ethos of our team and constitute its heritage, as does the Williams family name under which we proudly race. under which we are proud to race. Our thoughts are with the Williams family at this difficult time. »
Then, current drivers George Russell and Nicholas latifi were quick to salute the work of Frank Williams. “This is such sad news,” wrote the Canadian. A huge loss for our sport and our team. It was an honor to represent your name on the world stage and we will continue to work hard to bring the team back to the front of the starting grid. »
RIP Sir Frank Williams. Such sad news 😔 A huge loss for our sport and our team. It's been an honor to represent your name on the world stage and we will continue to push hard to take the team back up the grid 💙 pic.twitter.com/4UKiU3CzB4
- Nicholas Latifi (@NicholasLatifi) November 28, 2021
“Today we say goodbye to the man who defined our team, continues his English teammate, who will join Mercedes in 2022. Sir Frank was a truly wonderful human being and I will always remember the laughs we shared.
Today, we say goodbye to the man who defined our team. Sir Frank was such a genuinely wonderful human being and I'll always remember the laughs we shared. He was more than a boss, he was a mentor and a friend to everyone who joined the Williams Racing family and so many others. pic.twitter.com/bWpFivpkmi
- George Russell (@ GeorgeRussell63) November 28, 2021
He was more than a boss, he was a mentor and friend to all who joined the Williams Racing family and so many others. It has been a true honor to race for him and be a small part of the incredible legacy he leaves behind, a legacy that will forever live on in the hearts and souls of this team. Rest in peace, Sir Frank. Thank you for everything. »
Even the drivers of opposing teams have a thought for Frank Williams, like Sergio Pérez (Red Bull). “This is a sad day for our sport, Frank Williams will always be remembered as one of F1's heroes. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his daughter, Claire Williams (former Team Principal)."
It's a sad day for our sport, Frank Williams will always be remembered as one of the heroes and #F1 icons.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his daughter, Claire Williams. # RIP🙏 pic.twitter.com/vSs7MUIUFO- Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) November 28, 2021
Author of the last pole position for Williams to date, during qualifying for the 2014 Austrian Grand Prix, Felipe Massa took the virtual pen on Instagram. “Thank you for everything you have done for me Frank. It was a huge honor to be able to work and learn alongside you. »
The turbulent Juan Pablo Montoya, who flew the BMW-Williams colors between 2001 and 2004, is also stunned. “Frank, we will miss you. You have been a great inspiration in my life and career, and always an important friend. »
Giancarlo Fisichella never drove under the orders of Frank Williams, and the Italian almost regrets it. “Today, F1 is losing a piece of its history. I have often come close to riding for your team, and it would have been a fantastic working experience. Hello Frank. »
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Victorious to everyone's surprise in Barcelona in 2012, Pastor Maldonado remembers the joy given to his boss during the souvenir photo: « We cannot fight against the torments of life, what a great example of resilience Frank left us. I will always remember you like in this photo, where I know that for you all this work was worth it. I am proud to have been part of your dreams and to have been able to give you this great victory. Our condolences to all the family, team and supporters. »
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President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Jean Todt wrote : “This is terrible news. Sir Frank Williams has left a lasting mark on the history of F1. He was a pioneer, an exceptional personality and an exemplary man. On behalf of the entire FIA Community, our thoughts are with his family, friends and Williams Racing. Rest in peace my friend”
Very sad news. Sir Frank Williams leaves a lasting impression on the history of @F1. He was a pioneer, an exceptional personality & an exemplary man. On behalf of the entire @FIA Community, our thoughts are with his family, friends & @WilliamsRacing. Rest in peace, my friend https://t.co/iWygN5mYzi pic.twitter.com/uz4xyru9l4
- Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) November 28, 2021
The CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, wrote : “This morning Claire Williams called me to inform me of the very sad news of the death of her beloved father, Sir Frank Williams. It was a true giant of our sport who overcame life's toughest challenges and fought every day to win on and off the track.
We have lost a much loved and respected member of the F1 family and will be greatly missed. His incredible prowess and personality will be forever etched in our sport. My thoughts are with the entire Williams family and their friends at this sad time. »
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Boss of Mclaren racing, Zak Brown shared a photo of Sir Frank Williams and James Hunt, a McLaren figure (world champion in 1976). « We have lost a true hero of our sport and an inspiration to so many others. Sir Frank not only created a special legacy in F1, but showed the power of human determination to overcome enormous adversity. Thoughts of his family and the Williams team. »
We have lost a true hero of our sport and an inspiration for so many beyond it. Sir Frank not only created a special F1 legacy but showed the power of human determination to overcome huge adversity. Thoughts with his family and the Williams team. pic.twitter.com/oVD73NkSKu
- Zak Brown (@ZBrownCEO) November 28, 2021
In the 1990s, Williams won its last titles with V10 engines. Renault. CEO ofAlpine, Laurent Red paid tribute. “The name of Sir Frank Williams will forever be etched in the history of Formula 1 and an inspiration to us all. Starting from nothing, his passion and hard work combined with a unique talent have written the most remarkable history of our sport. His courage and resilience in the face of the cruelty of fate persisted and continued to demand our admiration.
The entire Renault family remembers our times spent together with emotion and pride, notably the four world drivers' titles and the five manufacturers' championships that we won together. All teams Alpine and Renault join me in expressing our deepest condolences to Claire and the entire Williams family, her friends and the team that continues to bear her name. »
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