Sir Frank Williams | |
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Born | Francis Owen Garbett Williams 16 April 1942 South Shields, England |
Died | 28 November 2021 Surrey, England | (aged 79)
Education | St Joseph's College, Dumfries |
Occupation | Team principal |
Organisations | |
Spouse |
Virginia Berry
(m. 1974; died 2013) |
Children | 3, including Claire |
Awards |
Sir Francis Owen Garbett Williams CBE (16 April 1942 – 28 November 2021) was a British businessman, racing car driver, and the founder of the Williams Formula One team. He was the team principal from its foundation in 1977 until 2020. During that period, the team won nine constructors' championships and seven drivers' championships.