A round-up of interesting Williams related stories found on the web this week:
While the Williams team is currently in a long-term project to the front of the grid, the outfit has a long and illustrious history in F1. Third on the all-time list of top constructors, Williams’s accolades are legendary. 9 Constructors titles, 7 drivers titles and 114 victories.
Sir Frank Williams: A tribute to a legendary icon of F1
What would have happened had Coulthard managed to stay at Williams for 1996 – something neither he nor the team particularly desired – alongside eventual champion that year Damon Hill?
Bad timing: F1 drivers who left before a big leap forward
“Following his death, I wanted to do something to continue that legacy, and the Frank Williams Academy couldn’t be a more fitting tribute.” – Claire Williams
Frank Williams Academy funding initiative launched
“I now have the ability to look at his data, and he is here on merit. As a result of Williams investing correctly in him, he’s now a professional, deserving driver on the grid.” – James Vowles
Williams rebuffs Sargeant F1 pay driver talk
While Vowles can’t be credited with the form of Williams right now – having only been in the job for a matter of weeks – he is well-placed to pick up on some of the team’s strengths that have helped it get to where it is at this point.
Williams shows flashes of victorious F1 past with surprise pace
“Anyone who leaves a team cannot simply take people with them. In my particular circumstances, I know some very intelligent people from other organisations that I’m in touch with.” – James Vowles
Williams are forbidden to poach F1 staff from Mercedes
“We’ve just kept on improving and yes, of course, that reg change did take off some downforce, but we we seemed to recover it pretty quickly.” – Alex Albon
Albon praises Williams’ progress amid ‘uncertainty’ of staff changes
“This team was a good team that is now being built to get into the top three. It gives me courage that we can do the same.” – James Vowles
Williams keeping close eye on Aston Martin’s ‘clever moves’ towards the top
“I would like to see Alex Albon in a real car” – Tom Coronel
Alex Albon tipped as shock potential World Champion in the right car
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