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Frank Williams

Founder of Williams Grand Prix Engineering (1942-2021) · United Kingdom · Scientists · Died at 79

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He built one of Formula One's most dominant dynasties from scratch, then ran it from a wheelchair for three decades after a car crash in 1986 left him tetraplegic - never once stepping back from the pit wall.

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Awards

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award2010
Segrave Trophy1992
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Wheatcroft Trophy

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Child: Claire Williams

About this person

Frank Williams co-founded Williams in 1977 and spent the next forty-three years as its team principal and co-owner. Between 1980 and 1997, the team claimed nine World Constructors' Championship titles, establishing itself as a fixture at the front of the grid. He remained in charge until 2020, steering the operation through its peak years and the long stretch that followed. Williams died on 28 November 2021.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2021 · aged 79

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