Sir Frank Williams RIP

[Cold]

Sir Frank's family have just announced his passing at age 79.

[Mack42]

RIP Sir Frank

[g3org3y]

RIP

[Baron Greenback]

RIP Thanks for all the entertainment for lots of decades.

[ClaphamGT3]

A good innings from an inspirational man. An example to us all in how to face adversity phlegmaticlally and without self pity

[crankedup5]

A life well lived, R.I.P.

[moorx]

An F1 legend. RIP Sir Frank and condolences to your family.

[MartG]

RIP Sir Frank, a true racing legend

[Earthdweller]

79 is a good innings for any of us let alone for a man with decades of ill health

He triumphed over his adversity and gave me many great memories

7 world championships and 9 constructors iirc

Thank you for what you did and the life you led

May you Rest in Peace Sir Frank

Edited by Earthdweller on Sunday 28th November 15:44

[Quattromaster]

As somebody with a spinal injury, nowhere nr the severity of Sir Franks I should add, I always looked up to him after my accident, he was a huge inspiration for what I could achieve.

Massive loss to the world of motorsport.

RIP Sir.

[gotoPzero]

A sad day for F1, one of the greats of the sport.

[Biggy Stardust]

RIP

[Gecko1978]

I always thought it was odd he let hill go after the title. A great team manager

[paulguitar]

Gecko1978 said:

I always thought it was odd he let hill go after the title. A great team manager

That decision had been made in 1995 when Damon made a lot of mistakes.

[rigga]

paulguitar said:

Gecko1978 said:

I always thought it was odd he let hill go after the title. A great team manager

That decision had been made in 1995 when Damon made a lot of mistakes.

I recall reading recently, the pay demands from Hill (or manager) killed his chances of continuing with Williams.

Frank was a huge figure in F1, last of the shed to top of the pile team owners.

Will be sadly missed.

[KR158]

paulguitar said:

Gecko1978 said:

I always thought it was odd he let hill go after the title. A great team manager

That decision had been made in 1995 when Damon made a lot of mistakes.

I seem to recall reading (Damons Autobiography?) that Williams hiring Frentzen was a sweetener, part of the bid to entice BMW. Although Hill's late '95 form & use of a manager in '97 contract negotiations didn't help.
Regardless, Frank was unique, thanks for all of the memories. Rest In Peace.

[markcoznottz]

Reading neweys book, and listening to Patrick heads podcast, the question I have is, were these individuals ever at home? They can’t have had much of a home life? Whatever floats your boat. Astonishing commitment to the goals in hand.

[paolow]

Earthdweller said:

79 is a good innings for any of us let alone for a man with decades of ill health

He triumphed over his adversity and gave me many great memories

7 world championships and 9 constructors iirc

Thank you for what you did and the life you led

May you Rest in Peace Sir Frank

Very true - his dedication, ambition and also humanity shone out despite terrible adversity that would have led meany to throw in the towel long before.

A big loss - which as an 'internet poster' really means nothing - but I am certain the response from the paddock at the next grand prix will show that it isnt just me thinking on these lines.

[Phil.]

Loved this moment from 2 years ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSoQtwbpcGU

[Cold]

Phil. said:

Loved this moment from 2 years ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSoQtwbpcGU

I prefer the clip from a few years earlier where he strapped himself into the passenger seat of the F1 Espace. It was the first time he had been able to experience one of his engines.



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