A round-up of interesting Williams related stories found on the web this week:
The Formula 1 paddock has paid tribute to Sir Frank Williams, who has died at the age of 79.
F1 champions, team bosses and former Williams drivers pay tribute to Sir Frank Williams
“he will be warmly remembered by many, including myself” – Patrick Head
Patrick Head pays tribute to F1 legend Frank Williams
Williams junior Logan Sargeant will make his Formula 2 debut with HWA RACELAB in Saudi Arabia, stepping up on the back of three seasons in Formula 3.
Williams Driver Academy racer Logan Sargeant to make F2 debut in Saudi Arabia
“Frank had held me in high regard, and 10 years [after initial contact] I joined Williams on the advice of Bernie Ecclestone, who gave him my name for a test and a relationship that lasted five years. I lived through the best period of my career.” – Ricardo Patrese
Racing for Sir Frank Williams was an “honor”
Williams is one of Formula 1’s great teams, having racked up seven drivers’ titles and nine constructors’ crowns. Motorsport.com ranks its 10 greatest drivers.
Top 10 Williams F1 drivers ranked: Mansell, Hill, Montoya and more
“I quickly realised in that first conversation that Frank loved talking about motor racing more than anything on the planet. That obviously was perfect for an F1 super-geek like me! We sat there for nearly an hour chatting about my Formula 3 season, their current battle against Ferrari, and Formula 1 on the whole.” – Karun Chandock
Why charming F1 boss Williams will be dearly missed
“Jost is now following UK national health authority guidelines. There has been no wider impact on Williams Racing personnel and the team will continue to operate trackside as planned”
Williams team boss tests positive for Covid ahead of Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
He is the latest former Volkswagen motorsport staff member to become part of Williams’ senior management, following the arrival of Capito last December and technical director FX Demaison back in March.
Williams hires ex-VW motorsport boss as F1 sporting director
“He was the guy who gave me my opportunity to get into Formula 1 so without Frank, and him giving me that opportunity to show myself, I wouldn’t be sitting in this seat right now. So yes, I’m going to miss him, but I’m not going to be the only one. He was just a nice guy, a legend that everyone loved.” – Valtteri Bottas
‘Without Frank, I wouldn’t be here’ – Bottas, Russell, Stroll and Latifi remember former boss Sir Frank Williams in Jeddah
Formula 1 has outlined its plans to pay tribute to Sir Frank Williams ahead of Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, including a pre-race lap of honour.
F1 outlines Williams tribute plans including FW07 lap of honour
All 10 of the Formula 1 teams are running tributes to the late Sir Frank Williams on their cars at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend.
All 10 F1 teams running tributes to Sir Frank Williams on their cars in Jeddah
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