Schokgolf gaat door Formule 1-paddock na overlijden Sir Frank Williams
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De Formule 1 is zondag een icoon verloren. Sir Frank Williams, oprichter van het historische Williams F1-team, overleed op 79-jarige leeftijd na een ziekenhuisopname. Vanuit alle hoeken van de Formule 1-wereld stromen de steunbetuigingen inmiddels binnen.
Geschokte reacties op overlijden Sir Frank Williams
Het nieuws gaat als een schokgolf door de Formule 1-wereld heen. Velen hadden de eer om met de iconische Williams te hebben gewerkt tijdens zijn langdurige aanwezigheid in de sport. Anderen hebben hem niet persoonlijk gekend, maar het nieuws komt bij iedereen hard aan.
“Hij was een ware gigant in onze sport, die de zwaarste uitdagingen van het leven overwon en dagelijks streed om te winnen, zowel op de baan als daarbuiten. We hebben een zeer geliefd en gerespecteerd lid van de F1-familie verloren, en hij zal zeer gemist worden”, schrijft Formule 1-baas Stefano Domenicali.
"Weinig mensen in de F1 waren menselijker dan Sir Frank Williams. Een grootheid in alle facetten", luidt de reactie van Olav Mol.
"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
A statement from Honda F1 pic.twitter.com/kyYXsCgdMj
— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) November 28, 2021
A statement from Williams Racing. pic.twitter.com/urzeKUL7bx
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) November 28, 2021
We are filled with the most immense and deep sadness at the passing of Sir Frank Williams
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 28, 2021
His was a life driven by passion for motorsport; his legacy is immeasurable, and will be forever part of F1
To know him was an inspiration and privilege
He will be deeply, deeply missed pic.twitter.com/48JhruQpLK
— F1 Media (@F1Media) November 28, 2021
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.
— 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
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
Rest In Peace Sir Frank. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers with all the Williams family.
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) November 28, 2021
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
— Alex Albon (@alex_albon) November 28, 2021
Goodbye Sir Frank… A truly inspirational human being whose passion for the sport was only surpassed by his tenacity.
— Karun Chandhok (@karunchandhok) November 28, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Williams family and everyone at the @WilliamsRacing team at this time. #RIPSirFrank pic.twitter.com/68T4swYzPi
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
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
Rest in Peace, Sir Frank. https://t.co/S9o0vaRYbJ
— Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) November 28, 2021
Hoy es un día triste para la F1. Frank Williams ha fallecido. La F1 le debe mucho. Gracias por todo lo que has hecho por este deporte. DEP
— Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega) November 28, 2021
Today is a sad day for the F1. Sir Frank Williams has passed away. Thanks for all you've done for this sport. RIP pic.twitter.com/UHGf7s2V6o
It is a sad sad day for motor racing. Sir Frank Williams has died at the age of 79.
— Joe Saward (@joesaward) November 28, 2021
One of the most incredible people in F1's history has died. Sir Frank Williams passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by his family #F1
— Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandF1) November 28, 2021
The word legend is often used too freely. Sir Frank Williams will always be an F1 legend. Inspirational for so many for his vision, courage and endless determination. Today’s a sad day. https://t.co/xPguIh1Cnq
— Leigh Diffey (@leighdiffey) November 28, 2021
Sad to hear that #F1 team boss legend Frank Williams has passed away. He was central to shaping the modern sport and helped create a team that everyone had a soft spot for. Thoughts with his family and everyone who ever worked with him.
— Jon Noble (@NobleF1) November 28, 2021
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
— David Croft (@CroftyF1) November 28, 2021
Sir Frank Williams is op 79-jarige leeftijd overleden. "Een echte gigant van onze sport, die de moeilijkste uitdagingen in het leven overwon en elke dag vocht om te winnen op- en naast de baan", aldus F1's CEO Stefano Domenicali. #F1
— Erik van Haren (@ErikvHaren) November 28, 2021
Het moment waarvan je wist dat ie ging komen.. een legende van de sport hebben we verloren..
— Charrel Jalving (@Charreljalving) November 28, 2021
Sir Frank Williams.. benzine in zijn aderen, hij was Formule 1. Heeft een hoop achtergelaten in de F1, heel knap het team gerund in verschillende decennia.
Hij zal gemist worden https://t.co/h4VpMtd15g
Such sad news about Sir Frank Williams, a true titan of our sport. When I was writing my Piers Courage book 20 years ago I spent a couple of hours at his house one Sunday talking about the early days. He had a real sparkle in his eyes when he recalled those very different times.
— Adam Cooper (@adamcooperF1) November 28, 2021
1942 - 2021
— Ziggo Sport Racing (@ZS_Racing) November 28, 2021
Formule 1-legende en oprichter van het Williams-team Frank Williams is op 79-jarige leeftijd overleden #ZiggoSport #F1 pic.twitter.com/FlLh5oOCMF
A legend has passed. There were not a lot of people who were more inspiring than Frank Williams. His knowledge brought the sport we all love to a higher level. Condolences to everyone and Frank, Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/T2ooHOf98H
— Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde) November 28, 2021
Weinig mensen in F1 waren menseijker dan Sir Frank Williams. Een grootheid in alle facetten https://t.co/XtDzSAMz2j
— Olav Mol (@Olav_Mol) 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