Frank Williams steps down

[Knock-on]

Just heard that Sir Frank has handed over the reigns. Thought this might be the case with the release about Adam Parr.

The sport owes a lot to Frank and I wish him well.

He continues to be principal but I assume this will be for the transition over the 2012 season.

[pino]

Link or source please :

[Knock-on]

BBC Sport - Sir Frank Williams steps down from the Williams team board

On the BBC website Pino. Let me know your email address and i'll send this new tool i use called Google

[pino]

BBC Sport - Sir Frank Williams steps down from the Williams team board

On the BBC website Pino. Let me know your email address and i'll send this new tool i use called Google

I want that in Italian so I can understand what it's written :

[Mark]

One of the most sucessful team owners in Formula 1 history. Much respect. But I'll still never forgive him for firing Damon Hill!

[CNR]

I want that in Italian so I can understand what it's written :

Translated with bing not sure how good it is

www.inautonews.com/williams-leaves-board-of-own-f1-team - Translator

[CNR]

Williams Grand Prix Holdings Personnel Announcements :: PaddockTalk :: F1, Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP, ALMS, And More!

I shall continue to work full-time as Team Principal and I shall continue to attend all Board meetings as observer. I also remain the majority shareholder of Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC. Nonetheless, I shall be looking to Claire to represent the "Williams family"

[gloomyDAY]

Awww Frankie. The time has come for him to be abdicated from his duties. At least he's not going to be an old frail man desperately clinging to the team. I'm sure there will be another team principal on the way.



Claire is a good looking bird. I wish her the best of luck.

One of the most sucessful team owners in Formula 1 history. Much respect. But I'll still never forgive him for firing Damon Hill!

tareup: Yeah, and Damon was a real angel. Williams made the right decision because the issue was over money. Cut your losses and move forwards, thank you very much.

[driveace]

Best wishes on you partial retirement Sir frank,your daughter looks a smart cookie,and long may your cars be in F1

[jens]

Well, here an old saying can be used: one day everything comes to an end. In any case, it has been an impressively long career for Mr Frank! Although he hasn't quite matched Enzo Ferrari himself, who started out as a team boss in early 30's to keep going for more than half a century!

tareup: Yeah, and Damon was a real angel. Williams made the right decision because the issue was over money. Cut your losses and move forwards, thank you very much.

I thought money (and also Prost) was more of Mansell's (personal) issue. Hill was left out, because Williams had decided already in as early as 1995 that Villeneuve and Frentzen should be the future of the team.

I'd say the Williams situation of late 1996 was similar to what Force India had last year. The driver, who had brought the best results to the team was left out, because the team believed that younger drivers have more long-term potential.