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F1 champions, team bosses and former Williams drivers pay tribute to Sir Frank Williams

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The Formula 1 paddock has paid tribute to Sir Frank Williams, who has died at the age of 79.

Memories and tributes have come flooding in for the the longest-serving Team Principal in Formula 1 history, Sir Frank Williams having co-founded his eponymous team in 1977 and fielded the likes of Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Nelson Piquet, and most recently Nico Rosberg, Valtteri Bottas and George Russell.

READ MORE: Sir Frank Williams, 1942-2021 – F1’s champion-maker remembered

The team have won nine constructors' championships and seven drivers' titles, making them one of Formula 1's most successful and iconic outfits.

Scroll down to see how current and former Williams drivers, F1 champions, fellow team bosses and F1 teams gave their respects to Sir Frank Williams – and watch the video above as more figures from the world of F1 remember the former Williams chief.

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