Eerder vandaag werd bekend dat Sir Frank Williams, de oprichter van het team van Williams, vanochtend op 79-jarige leeftijd is overleden. De gehele motorsport-community reageert geschokt op het plotselinge overlijden van Williams en iedereen staat dan ook even stil bij het leven en de nalatenschap van de legende. Hieronder een greep uit de reacties.
It has been a genuine honour racing for him and being a small part of the incredible legacy he leaves behind, a legacy that will forever live on in the heart and soul of this team. Rest in peace, Sir Frank. Thank you for everything. 💙
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
We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Frank Williams, a man who defied the odds throughout his life and career to become one of our sport's greatest icons. A wonderful man and a brilliant competitor, his legacy will live on. Rest in peace, Sir Frank. pic.twitter.com/neCK897jID
I never got the chance to meet Sir Frank but I can feel the influence and impact he had within the team. May we continue his legacy. Rest in peace 💙 https://t.co/9Dlk6tJX7k
Very sad news. Sir Frank Williams leaves a lasting impression on the history of @F1. He was a pioneer, an exceptional personality & an exemplary man. On behalf of the entire @FIA Community, our thoughts are with his family, friends & @WilliamsRacing. Rest in peace, my friend https://t.co/iWygN5mYzipic.twitter.com/uz4xyru9l4
We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of motorsport’s greats, Sir Frank Williams. His passion, tenacity and pioneering spirit shaped our sport. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Williams family at this difficult time.
— ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (@FIAFormulaE) November 28, 2021
Goodbye Sir Frank… A truly inspirational human being whose passion for the sport was only surpassed by his tenacity.
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
Rest In Peace Sir Frank. What a contribution he made to the sport we all love. What a truly remarkable and incredible human being. I’ll never forget the sparkle in his eyes when he talked about the great drivers who raced for him. He adored F1, we adored him. An absolute legend x
A man who could be described by so many words, none of which would ever do him justice. Today is one of deep and genuine sadness at the passing of one of the most important and inspirational men in the history of our sport. Sleep soundly, Sir Frank. pic.twitter.com/MyW8TEQvju