El mundo del deporte motor amaneció con una mala noticia, luego de que se diera a conocer que el explito de carreras, Sir Frank Williams, cofundador y director del equipo Williams Grand Prix Engineering, perdió la vida a sus 79 años.
Por medio de un comunicado fue que se dio a conocer la lamanetable noticia, misma que paralizó al mundo de los deportes, pues Williams, quien entregó su vida entera al motor, tuvo un sin número de grandes hazañas dentro de las pistas, por lo que su nombre quedará marcado por el resto de la vida dentro de esta disciplina.
Familiares, amigos, gente cercana al excorredor, no dejaron de lado el sucedo y mandaron un lindo mensaje hacia uno de los personajes más controvertidos de la Fórmula 1, pues, a pesar de que fue un genio dentro de su rama, también provocó envidias por su estilo de trabajo.
A poignant memory
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 28, 2021
Flashback to when Lewis Hamilton took Sir Frank Williams on a Hot Lap around his beloved Silverstone pic.twitter.com/tAChZOnHyN
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/iWygN5mYzi pic.twitter.com/uz4xyru9l4
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) November 28, 2021
It is with great sadness that on behalf of the Williams family, the team can confirm the death of Sir Frank Williams CBE, Founder and Former Team Principal of Williams Racing, at the age of 79.
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) November 28, 2021
💬 “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 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
— Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) 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
"Very sad to hear the news about Sir Frank Williams. A true gentleman and real racer. Our thoughts are with the Williams family at this sad time and on behalf of Red Bull Racing thank you for everything you gave to F1. RIP" - Christian Horner pic.twitter.com/j6SF8ghVKy
— Red Bull Racing Honda (@redbullracing) November 28, 2021
We’re saddened to learn the passing of Sir Frank Williams, a true pioneer of our sport.
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) November 28, 2021
We’d like to pass on our condolences to his family, friends and the Williams Racing Team. pic.twitter.com/uo7fMA4Kxq
Following the sad news of the passing of Sir Frank Williams, Laurent Rossi, CEO, Alpine commented:
— Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) November 28, 2021
Today we lost a legend of the sport. The name of Sir Frank Williams will be forever engrained in the history of Formula 1 and an inspiration for us all.
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A tribute to Sir Frank Williams.
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 28, 2021
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
— Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN (@alfaromeoracing) November 28, 2021
a legend has left us.
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) November 28, 2021
Rest in Peace, Sir Frank Williams, your contribution to the sport and legacy will never be forgotten 💙 pic.twitter.com/09yZE4GfOK
‘Checo’ Pérez también se despidió de Sir Frank Williams
El piloto mexicano y actual elemento de la escudería de Red Bull aprovechó su cuenta oficial de Twitter para dedicarle unas palabras a la leyenda del deporte motor, Sir Frank Williams, luego de que se diera a conocer su deceso.
“Es un día triste para nuestro deporte, Frank Williams siempre será recordado como uno de los héroes e íconos de la F1. Mis pensamientos y oraciones están con su familia, especialmente con su hija, Claire Williams”, fueron las palabras del tapatío.
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