Formula 1 world shocked at the death of Sir Frank Williams

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We are filled with the most immense and deep sadness at the passing of Sir Frank Williams His was a life driven by passion for motorsport; his legacy is immeasurable, and will be forever part of F1 To know him was an inspiration and privilege He will be deeply, deeply missed

Jean Todt

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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 & @williamsf1. Rest in peace, my friend

Atlassian Williams F1 Team

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It is with great sadness that on behalf of the Williams family, the team can confirm the death of Sir Frank Williams CBE, Founder and Former Team Principal of Williams Racing, at the age of 79.

George Russell

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It has been a genuine honour racing for him and being a small part of the incredible legacy he leaves behind, a legacy that will forever live on in the heart and soul of this team. Rest in peace, Sir Frank. Thank you for everything. 💙

Nicholas Latifi

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RIP Sir Frank Williams. Such sad news 😔 A huge loss for our sport and our team. It’s been an honour to represent your name on the world stage and we will continue to push hard to take the team back up the grid 💙

Carlos Sainz

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Rest In Peace Sir Frank. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers with all the Williams family.

Alex Albon

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I never got the chance to meet Sir Frank but I can feel the influence and impact he had within the team. May we continue his legacy. Rest in peace 💙

Atlassian Williams F1 Team

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It is with great sadness that on behalf of the Williams family, the team can confirm the death of Sir Frank Williams CBE, Founder and Former Team Principal of Williams Racing, at the age of 79.

Karun Chandhok

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Goodbye Sir Frank… A truly inspirational human being whose passion for the sport was only surpassed by his tenacity. My deepest condolences to the Williams family and everyone at the @williamsf1 team at this time. #RIPSirFrank

Zak Brown

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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.

Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber

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Today we mourn a legend of our sport, a name synonymous with racing. Our thoughts are with Sir Frank's family and our friends at Williams. 💙

Zak Brown

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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.

BWT Alpine Formula One Team

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Rest in Peace, Sir Frank.

Formula 1

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We are filled with the most immense and deep sadness at the passing of Sir Frank Williams His was a life driven by passion for motorsport; his legacy is immeasurable, and will be forever part of F1 To know him was an inspiration and privilege He will be deeply, deeply missed

Albert Fabrega

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Hoy es un día triste para la F1. Frank Williams ha fallecido. La F1 le debe mucho. Gracias por todo lo que has hecho por este deporte. DEP 🙏 Today is a sad day for the F1. Sir Frank Williams has passed away. Thanks for all you've done for this sport. RIP 🙏

Chris Medland

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One of the most incredible people in F1's history has died. Sir Frank Williams passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by his family #F1

Leigh Diffey

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The word legend is often used too freely. Sir Frank Williams will always be an F1 legend. Inspirational for so many for his vision, courage and endless determination. Today’s a sad day.

Formula 1

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We are filled with the most immense and deep sadness at the passing of Sir Frank Williams His was a life driven by passion for motorsport; his legacy is immeasurable, and will be forever part of F1 To know him was an inspiration and privilege He will be deeply, deeply missed

Jon Noble

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Sad to hear that #F1 team boss legend Frank Williams has passed away. He was central to shaping the modern sport and helped create a team that everyone had a soft spot for. Thoughts with his family and everyone who ever worked with him.

David Croft

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Rest In Peace Sir Frank. What a contribution he made to the sport we all love. What a truly remarkable and incredible human being. I’ll never forget the sparkle in his eyes when he talked about the great drivers who raced for him. He adored F1, we adored him. An absolute legend x

Adam Cooper

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Such sad news about Sir Frank Williams, a true titan of our sport. When I was writing my Piers Courage book 20 years ago I spent a couple of hours at his house one Sunday talking about the early days. He had a real sparkle in his eyes when he recalled those very different times.