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      11-28-2021, 08:47 AM   #1
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Sir Frank Williams dies aged 79

Very sad news.
We've lost a legend.

I love this picture. Back in the glory days, together with Keke.
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      11-28-2021, 08:49 AM   #2
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A brilliant man, inspirational life. RIP, Sir Frank.
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RIP Frank Williams ..
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End of an era.
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A genius in his time for what he achieved, will be sorely missed by many. RIP Sir Frank.
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click the link to YouTube and Hamilton chauffeuring Williams

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Thankful for his contributions, sad for his family.
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Rest in peace.

Certainly one of the people that shaped F1 from the early 70's onward. So that's half a century!
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      11-28-2021, 10:24 AM   #10
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RIP Mr Williams may your daughter carry on your legend.
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Wow, this is sad. He had some incredibly good cars (and drivers). RIP.
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Wow, sad news indeed. Some of my most memorable/favorite moments of F1 were him along with BMW power/Ralf/JPM.

RIP good sir.
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Great list with the FW11 being my all-time favourite!
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Many these days won’t know who he is when they watch F1 but he is a legend of the sport. What he and Patrick Head did at Williams in the 80s and 90s was outstanding.

They were more a force in those days than many would understand largely due to that paring of management, getting the money in snd sheer raw engineering.

RIP Sir Frank you are a legend and will be sorely missed by the sport.
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79 but what a great life. Imagine all he has seen and accomplished...RIP Sir!!!
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its almost impossible again to see such private entry to Formula 1.. a life spent on F1.. RIP Frank..
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