Leading figures from Formula 1 and the wider motorsport community have been paying tribute to Sir Frank Williams, following his death aged 79.
Williams co-founded his eponymous team in 1977 and remained as Team Principal through until its sale in mid-2020.
Under Williams’ tutelage the team won 114 grands prix and 16 world titles, emerging as a potent force through the 1980s and 1990s.
Sir Frank’s death was announced on Sunday (November 28), following his admission to hospital on Friday, with his family at his side.
Major figures from Formula 1 and motorsport have paid their respects to an icon of the sport.
This article will be updated.
Sir Frank Williams was one of the kindest people I had the pleasure of meeting in this sport. What he achieved is something truly special. Until his last days I know he remained a racer and a fighter at heart. His legacy will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/NDIwIvzZCl
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 28, 2021
It's a sad day for our sport, Frank Williams will always be remembered as one of the heroes and #F1 icons.
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) November 28, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his daughter, Claire Williams. #RIP🙏 pic.twitter.com/vSs7MUIUFO
💬 “The thoughts of myself and the Team are with Sir Frank's family and our friends at @williamsracing” – Toto pic.twitter.com/AO1rtZWsux
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) November 28, 2021
We pay tribute to a great man who played a major role in the history of Formula 1.
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) November 28, 2021
Sir Frank was passionate about motorsport, a fierce and brave rival who led the team, that still bears his name, to so much success. @WilliamsRacing pic.twitter.com/rtbx8Sl7aP
One of the symbols of @F1 leaves us. His history and his legacy will be unforgettable.#FrankWilliams 🙏 pic.twitter.com/OItKYQ1QYV
— Antonio Giovinazzi (@Anto_Giovinazzi) November 28, 2021
A true giant of motorsport and his legacy will live on for generations in F1
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) November 28, 2021
The whole MotoGP community sends its deepest sympathies to Sir Frank’s family, friends and loved ones https://t.co/rqngfiGSxK
RIP Sir Frank Williams CBE, founder of Williams F1 Team. We had a very successful collaboration on a couple great drivers. @jpmontoya @lxznr. A Gentleman's Gentleman. Kindest regards to his family. @WilliamsRacing @CGRTeams
— Chip Ganassi (@GanassiChip) November 28, 2021
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of BRDC Vice President Sir Frank Williams CBE.
— BRDC (@BRDCSilverstone) November 28, 2021
We will be forever thankful for Sir Frank’s passion & friendship.On behalf of the Club we send our thoughts to Sir Frank’s family & friends in this sad time.
Rest in peace Sir Frank ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3glkbpqn1j
We have lost a true hero of our sport and an inspiration for so many beyond it. Sir Frank not only created a special F1 legacy but showed the power of human determination to overcome huge adversity. Thoughts with his family and the Williams team. pic.twitter.com/oVD73NkSKu
— Zak Brown (@ZBrownCEO) November 28, 2021
Today, we say goodbye to the man who defined our team. Sir Frank was such a genuinely wonderful human being and I’ll always remember the laughs we shared. He was more than a boss, he was a mentor and a friend to everybody who joined the Williams Racing family and so many others. pic.twitter.com/bWpFivpkmi
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) November 28, 2021
RIP Sir Frank Williams. Such sad news 😔 A huge loss for our sport and our team. It’s been an honour to represent your name on the world stage and we will continue to push hard to take the team back up the grid 💙 pic.twitter.com/4UKiU3CzB4
— Nicholas Latifi (@NicholasLatifi) November 28, 2021
Rest in Peace, Sir Frank Williams!
— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) November 28, 2021
His legacy will be forever part of F1 and I will never forget the moment in 2009 when this Man opened the door to F1 for me. pic.twitter.com/xmhWDXR6A8
Today we mourn a legend of our sport, a name synonymous with racing. Our thoughts are with Sir Frank's family and our friends at Williams. 💙 pic.twitter.com/QZfD8ptTkr
— Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber (@stakef1team_ks) November 28, 2021
My sentiments precisely. He had us fooled on a number of occasions. But woe betide the man who underestimated Sir Frank. Determination and tenacity personified. He has earned his eternal rest 100 times over #f1 #RIPSirFrankWilliams https://t.co/pP3aO9CG8C
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) November 28, 2021