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Sir Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of Williams Racing, has died. Williams took his motor racing team from an empty carpet warehouse to the summit of Formula One, overseeing 114 victories, a combined 16 drivers’ and constructors’ world championships, while becoming the longest-serving team boss in the sport’s history. “After being admitted into hospital on Friday, Sir Frank passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his family," Williams Racing said in a statement on Sunday.

Following Sir Frank Williams' passing, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali paid tribute, saying his influence will remain with the series forever.

Williams Racing team founder and former team principal Sir Frank Williams dies, aged 79.

LONDON (AP) — Sir Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of Williams Racing, has died. He was 79.

LONDON (AP) — Sir Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of Williams Racing, has died. He was 79. Williams took his motor racing team from an empty carpet warehouse to the summit of Formula One, overseeing 114 victories, a combined 16 drivers’ and constructors’ world championships, while becoming the longest-serving team boss in the sport’s history.