Book description
Founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head, Williams F1
represents the last of the true independent teams; a company devoid of
corporate dogma and run by enthusiasts driven by a love of racing and
the satisfaction that comes with beating the rest of the world. Since
its first Grand Prix victory at Silverstone on 14 July 1979, the team
has won a further 116 GPs, delivered seven World Champions - among
them Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill - and won nine Constructors Championships.
This is the definitive history of the Williams team as told by those
who have worked for Williams past and present. At the heart of the
book are Sir Frank's personal recollections, along with memories and
anecdotes from those at every level: from the shop floor to the upper
strata of management; from the mechanics and machinists to the drivers
- Mansell, Hill, Alain Prost and Alan Jones among them. It relates
both the incredible highs of winning against the odds while never
shying the terrible lows - the tragic deaths of Piers Courage in 1970
and Ayrton Senna in 1994 among them.
Conveying the history and soul of a unique band of people,
Williams F1 explains exactly why the Williams team is held in
more affection than any other team in Britain, if not the world.
Maurice Hamilton has been covering Formula 1 as a freelance
journalist since 1977. He has attended more than 450 Grands Prix,
including every race since 1984. The author of 19 books, Hamilton also
commentates on the Grands Prix for BBC Radio 5 Live.
