Frank Williams, the founder of Formula One outfit Williams Racing, has died at the age of 79, the team confirmed earlier today.
Williams built his team into a dominant Formula One force in the 1980s and 1990s, winning win nine constructors’ world championships and seven drivers’ titles, although the most recent triumphs came in 1997. During his time Williams became Ferrari’s main rival, with their on track battles remaining in memories of Formula One fans.
The Englishman stepped down from the board of Williams Formula One in 2012 and his family ended 43 years of involvement in the team last year, following its sale to Dorilton Capital.
Williams had used a wheelchair since being injured in a car crash in France in 1986.
Scuderia Ferrari Spanish driver Carlos Sainz paid tribute to team founder Sir Frank Williams with a short message posted on his Twitter account:
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