Frank Williams
Frank Williams
Founder of the Williams F1 Formula One racing team. He had a short stint as a driver and also worked as a mechanic before finding his place on the business side of the race track.
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth16 April 1942
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I was a little bit more at ease talking to an individual instead of a company.
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He is never going to pass ahead. All he sees is daylight and he is going for what he knows.
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We've always had the vision for developing Cross Bayou. It's a beautiful vision, but it's just a vision. It's going to take a whole lot of money, a whole lot of planning and a whole lot of work to get there.
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What he had as a driver is a quality he shares with many of his compatriots, ... He was canny.
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The contract with Jenson, which I would not want to discuss openly, does not have an engine escape clause,
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The situation is very clear, same as it always has been,
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By any standard, this is a strong start to the year. The FW28 reflects our very best efforts, we have a reinvigorated and strengthened driver line-up and we are privileged to have secured many new partners who are confident we will take the fight to the opposition this year.
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I hold Jenson's ability in high regard and had hoped he would race for us but I regard the outcome pragmatically. Ultimately, a financial settlement was a poor second choice, but the only practical resolution to the situation.
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I'm trying to be lenient here, ... but I've told you before to stop testifying.
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So after 27 years of Williams adapting to change and competitive challenges, I am actually very optimistic about next year.
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While secretly we'd like to win all the races, our realistic thinking is that if we get in the top three in the constructors' championship we will have done a good job.
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The agreement commits one of the most successful names in the sport's history to Formula One after 2008, and is an important step towards protecting against a divisive split that could undermine motor racing's premier series. I hope our decision will encourage the remainder of the Formula One community to join us and resolve any final details by working together.
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As far as Alonso being signed by Ron, it was a big surprise. Surprise won the day but there are plenty of new young drivers on the horizon.
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As consideration for the release from the terms of his contract, Jenson has agreed a financial settlement, ... I am glad that we have brought this matter to a conclusion and we can return to what we do best - racing.