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Jean Todt, who was principal of the Ferrari team that grappled with Williams in the 1990s, tweeted that Frank Williams "leaves a lasting impression on the history of was a pioneer, an exceptional personality an an exemplary man," said Todt, the former FIA president.Ĭurrent Williams driver George Russell paid his own tribute. Anyone who runs a team would like to aspire to his achievements and to his record," Hill told Sky Sports News. He loved Formula One and he loved racing. "The only person I could compare him to is Enzo Ferrari. "Despite considerable adversity in his life, he led our team to 16 world championships, making us one of the most successful teams in the history of the sport."ĭamon Hill, who won the 1996 world title with Williams, said Frank Williams would have an important place in F1 history. His passing marks the end of an era for our team and for the sport of Formula 1. "Sir Frank was a legend and icon of our sport. "The Williams Racing team is truly saddened by the passing of our founder Sir Frank Williams," the team said in a statement. Williams had used a wheelchair since being injured in a car crash in France in 1986.
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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. The Williams team won the F1 drivers' title seven times and the constructors' championship on nine occasions under Williams' stewardship, although the most recent triumphs came in 1997. Frank Williams, whose team dominated Formula One in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 79, the team announced on Sunday.