Well put. I was a fan of Peter's journalism work, before I discovered his personal history with Frank and the Williams team, before, during and after the crash. I think it says a lot about both of them, that their working relationship and personal friendship lasted for decades.
I'm so sorry for your loss Peter, I know you and Frank were close. My condolences to you and the Williams family. He was a giant in the history of Formula 1.
He was a great guy, lived and breathed F1. I can still see Alan Jones winning Williams' first championship. A long time ago! Condolences to his family and to you.
This right here. I've learned more from this tribute than most of the reading I've done about the man. Your personal experience and your remarkable attention to detail will be remembered and enjoyed for years to come. Thank you for doing this in such a personal and loving way. And thank you for remembering the accident as a Frank Williams event, not a Peter Windsor one.
I am.too young to really appreciate Sir Frank Williams and his contributions to F1 so that you Peter for that Glimpse. However, thanks to that big smile he had on his face when Sir. Lewis Hamilton took him around the track a few years back made me identify with him for that moment...he has contributed immensely to the sport but it also showed he as big a fan as any of the Sport. Good Innings Sir Frank....Good Innnings.
RIP Frank Williams. I met him at Snetterton nearly forty years ago before his accident. They were having a private test with Keke Rosberg. He let us watch as long as we didnt take any pictures...Great guy.
Wow, the guy had high ethical standards. "never poach a sponsor, only bring new companies into the sport" I think some current teams could learn a lot from Frank.
And never cheated and never tried to politic to have there way in the sport. I could not say the same things about other teams like Ferrari or Mclaren or even mercedes.
Thank you so much Peter for a tribute to Frank which embodies so much of him. No nonsense, self-deprecatingly humourous and enthusiastic. I got in to motor racing during 1981 and I've been a big Williams fan ever since. Two of my earliest and most treasured motor racing publications are your Autocar 1982 F1 season review and Doug Nye's Racers: The Inside Story Of Williams Grand Prix Engineering. That latter title sums up Frank for me. A true Racer.
Sir Frank was a life well lived, Loved listening to the video Peter, thank you. He is as important to F1 as Enzo. I would purchase ten books on this mans life and team written by someone who was there like yourself.
Frank Williams was certainly dedicated. Here's a little story of his dedication and my personal memory of Frank. Cosworth had a social club and from time to time they organised a "do". So , they planned a dance in the early 80’s at the location of Saint James Mill Road on a Saturday night and the club sent out invitations to different personalities, one of which was Frank Williams. None of the Cosworth management knew anything about this arrangement and of course Frank and his wife turned up on a Saturday night to join the workers in the social club dance. When I saw Frank coming through the door and absolutely no management being present, I immediately got on the telephone and call my boss Dick Scammell to tell him what had happened. Poor Dick had to down tools at 9:00 PM Saturday night, jump in his car and 30 min later arrived with his wife to accompany Frank and spouse for the evening. Well, we had a good time, and everybody finished off the evening in a nicely organised manner. I am sure that the reason Frank accepted the invitation was simply to be in the good books of anybody who was going to be remotely involved with the rebuilding of his engines and that might give Williams a small advantage over the other Cosworth DFV customers. It’s nice to think about these times and Frank dedication to his team.
A great tribute Peter, we are both lucky to have many great memories to look back on. The 10 years I spent at WGPE were the highlight of my working life.
Sad to hear of Sir Frank's passing. I could listen to you all day, Peter. You're not just an analyst, you've lived it. Shame your F1 team didn't come to fruition.
As a teenager I would see Frank and his cars at various race meetings in the UK. In 76 I went to the Monaco GP - practise day evening I strolled around the paddock (much more relaxed in those days) and saw Frank in earnest conversation and had a thought "would like to work for his team one day". !980 I spent 6 months as a student intern - not normal practise then ( pestered Patrick Head). Then joined full time 1982 - 1987 in the composites workshop. Frank knew all of us and always came and and borrowed my Times - dropping back in my toolbox by lunchtime. I know all the sides of Frank . Also knew our nicknames given to us by - can't remember his name for now. For my time at Williams GP Engineering he always motivated us well and I always felt very proud to be part of WGPE. When an urgent job had been done he always found out exactly who had done what so they could be suitably rewarded. My time there set me up for a varied and interesting career in motorsport and composites. As Peter said a cliche but Frank had a good innings especially for someone with his condition. Oh yes I ran in some of the same half marathons as Frank - he would be top 10 , me at least top 200.
Thank you for sharing such a personal reflection of your friendship a "father of F1", Peter. Sir Frank Williams was fuelled by passion, which will always live on. Rest in Peace,🙏🏽 The #SaudiArabiaGP is a fitting tribute and right on time.
Thank you Peter for helping to put Nigel in the seat at Williams. To me the glory days of F1, Mansell, Prost & Senna! Thank you Frank for all you brought to F1, as a lifelong fan. May you rest in peace.
I’m a new fan of F1 from the states here. I dove into F1 trying to learn about the sport. It didn’t take long to see what Sir Frank Williams had contributed to the sport. May he Rest In Peace.
Thanks so much for sharing Peter. He was a icon! We will likely never see someone with his drive and determination in our lifetime. Your lucky to have had such amazing times with him.
Class act all the way heartfelt lost for Sir Frank Williams. I don't think there will be another like him. Total Respect and Admiration for this Magnificent Man!
How could anyone dislike this tribute/talk about Sir Frank Williams. Thank you Peter. Your stories and the way you tell them is the best. I could listen to you reading the dictionary and still be in awe. RIP Sir Frank
Frank Williams was the last of the original Formula One racers. Thanks for posting this video Peter, and of course the loss of your friend. Frank was admired by many, many people. What a tough guy!
Thank you Peter. There is no doubt that Frank will be enjoying these kind and honest words from you, and your warmth and affection for a true genius and gentleman. I feel your sorrow but much more your delight in your friendship. Best regards to you, a lovely remembrance.
I'm sure you know the children well. Please pass on condolences. After reading their mum's book, they were lucky to have had two such great people as parents but that just makes the lose all the greater. Thank you for your video. If your long lasting impression is that Frank never screwed people over, but treated them with respect, that makes me respect Frank more.
The Williams organisation did a lot more than F1. Remember the amazing pocket rocket the Williams Renault Clio with its fabulous blue paintwork and gorgeous gold wheels. Williams won the British Touring Car Championship with the green Renault Laguna. And lots more. RIP Sir Frank.
Goodbye to an F1 legend, Sir Frank Williams. and thank you , Peter, for a truly heartfelt tribute. You must have intense personal feelings, having been in that awful car accident with Frank. Your generosity and understanding of the man are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Frank wrote an important page on F1's history and the motorsport world in general, my condolences to both his family and friends, especially you Peter, sorry.
I was a Williams fan since I was 8 years old and his passing is very much an end of an era. I loved the independent nature of the team and their own quirky nature of doing things the 'Williams Way', though that caught up with them in the end. Frank's relationship with drivers was an interesting one, as the team often realised how good some of then were only in retrospect... He tried to palm Keke off to another team in his Championship year, which sounded just as ridiculous then as it does now, but that was Williams for you. Thanks for the memories Frank, there were many.
So nice to hear it from the horses mouth sort of speak from someone who really knew Frank. All I would add to that is thank you Frank for given us some of the best South American drivers we’ve seen... Piquet, Senna, Montoya, Maldonado...ETC. Thank you Frank, You will be greatly miss. My most sincere condolences to the family.
Thank you very much Peter, for the lovely tribute. And thank you Sir Frank Williams for everything you gave to F1 and the enjoyment got from it. We live a short drive from Watkins Glen and were there in the 1970's. When F1 stopped racing at the Glen, we would venture to Montreal for the race. It was a different time and a completely different atmosphere at the races. Much more open and accessible around the paddock. Because of this, fans were able to meet many of the personalities in F1. Although we never met Frank, we always would hang around the garage at Watkins Glen on Saturday night and saw him many times. It was great fun and very exciting.
Sir Frank Ufff He will always be remembered as a warrior and F1 is undoubtedly today a legacy of legends like Frank Williams. Claire inherited the honesty and courage to carry the great Williams Team forward. Heartfelt condolences from Mexico
An amazing man,and the warmest tribute from an affectionate friend.I knew Piers Courage slightly,Jonathon Williams I was at College with,and Sheridan Thynne was there too I'm sure.We all went to Brands for the first time together,but I never met FW,mores the pity.Long ago,and far away,but very good times,and may he rest in peace.Thank you for that tribute
Here is another one wishing his soul rest in peace. Admirable work during his entire life, and what a lovely tribute you Peter just paid to his memory!!!
It's because of his team that I became a fan of F1 in the mid 80s as a kid and I'm still a fan of his team till this day. R,I,P and have fun up there with Murray Walker and Niki Lauda.
It was only a few weeks ago I learned that Peter was with Sir Frank on the day of his accident. Both men are strong as steel to come away from that and carry on. I watch F1 races from the early 2000’s on VHS, and listen to Peter do his commentary as well as seeing Sir Frank scowl at his team for whatever cock-up occurred. Williams was a great F1 team. As good as there ever was...
For anyone quick to criticize Peter's opinions, just know he was in the very same car with Frank that day.
Well put. I was a fan of Peter's journalism work, before I discovered his personal history with Frank and the Williams team, before, during and after the crash. I think it says a lot about both of them, that their working relationship and personal friendship lasted for decades.
Blimey I didn’t know that.
@@martinboulden3540 Watch the Williams documentary on Netflix (at least in US). It's a few years old but great.
@@esoteridactyl thank you 🙏
@@esoteridactyl hmmm, can't find!
I'm so sorry for your loss Peter, I know you and Frank were close. My condolences to you and the Williams family. He was a giant in the history of Formula 1.
He was a great guy, lived and breathed F1. I can still see Alan Jones winning Williams' first championship. A long time ago! Condolences to his family and to you.
a privilege to have listened to this Peter. Your anecdotes are irreplaceable. It’s very clear how this has affected you. Thank you for sharing this.
This right here. I've learned more from this tribute than most of the reading I've done about the man. Your personal experience and your remarkable attention to detail will be remembered and enjoyed for years to come. Thank you for doing this in such a personal and loving way. And thank you for remembering the accident as a Frank Williams event, not a Peter Windsor one.
I am.too young to really appreciate Sir Frank Williams and his contributions to F1 so that you Peter for that Glimpse.
However, thanks to that big smile he had on his face when Sir. Lewis Hamilton took him around the track a few years back made me identify with him for that moment...he has contributed immensely to the sport but it also showed he as big a fan as any of the Sport.
Good Innings Sir Frank....Good Innnings.
RIP Frank Williams. I met him at Snetterton nearly forty years ago before his accident. They were having a private test with Keke Rosberg. He let us watch as long as we didnt take any pictures...Great guy.
Thank you Peter for this tribute.
The iconic Williams cars of the 90's was exactly what drew me into the sport.
Wow, the guy had high ethical standards. "never poach a sponsor, only bring new companies into the sport"
I think some current teams could learn a lot from Frank.
And never cheated and never tried to politic to have there way in the sport. I could not say the same things about other teams like Ferrari or Mclaren or even mercedes.
@@ryukenhondaraiden let’s not forget to put Red Bull on that list
Thanks for the very personal and heartfelt tribute to Frank Williams. Your close friendship over many decades is very evident, thank you again
He is with his wife again.
Rest in peace Sir Frank.
Thank you so much Peter for a tribute to Frank which embodies so much of him. No nonsense, self-deprecatingly humourous and enthusiastic.
I got in to motor racing during 1981 and I've been a big Williams fan ever since. Two of my earliest and most treasured motor racing publications are your Autocar 1982 F1 season review and Doug Nye's Racers: The Inside Story Of Williams Grand Prix Engineering.
That latter title sums up Frank for me. A true Racer.
Nice one Peter
Sir Frank... I'm crying...
My sympathies to you PW, I know what this means.
I did not know you were do close to Sir Frank, sorry for your loss and thanks for this great retrospective video
Mr. Windsor speaks from the heart all of the time. But speaking today, you can catch a glimpse of its size.
#SirFrank
Sorry for the loss of your friend, Peter.
In an age when to become a Knight of the Realm isn't merited or given somewhat prematurely, Sir Frank Williams was a true Knight of the Realm.
Thank You Peter 💔🙏 I remember very well when BMW wanted to buy Williams..long before they bought SauberF1.💞
Sir Frank was a life well lived, Loved listening to the video Peter, thank you. He is as important to F1 as Enzo. I would purchase ten books on this mans life and team written by someone who was there like yourself.
Thanx Peter. My sympathies to You. 🙏💫
Great video Peter. Frank will be missed by the whole motorsport world.
Frank Williams was certainly dedicated. Here's a little story of his dedication and my personal memory of Frank. Cosworth had a social club and from time to time they organised a "do". So , they planned a dance in the early 80’s at the location of Saint James Mill Road on a Saturday night and the club sent out invitations to different personalities, one of which was Frank Williams. None of the Cosworth management knew anything about this arrangement and of course Frank and his wife turned up on a Saturday night to join the workers in the social club dance. When I saw Frank coming through the door and absolutely no management being present, I immediately got on the telephone and call my boss Dick Scammell to tell him what had happened. Poor Dick had to down tools at 9:00 PM Saturday night, jump in his car and 30 min later arrived with his wife to accompany Frank and spouse for the evening. Well, we had a good time, and everybody finished off the evening in a nicely organised manner. I am sure that the reason Frank accepted the invitation was simply to be in the good books of anybody who was going to be remotely involved with the rebuilding of his engines and that might give Williams a small advantage over the other Cosworth DFV customers. It’s nice to think about these times and Frank dedication to his team.
My dad met Frank in the 80s, before the accident. Just one of the many reasons I’m a fan of the team.
Thank you Mr Windsor. Excellent. RIP Sir Frank Williams. He really deserved that knighthood
Thank you, Peter, for this lovely remembrance of one of F1’s greats.
A great tribute Peter, we are both lucky to have many great memories to look back on. The 10 years I spent at WGPE were the highlight of my working life.
What a fabulous tribute. Wonderful!
Sad to hear of Sir Frank's passing.
I could listen to you all day, Peter.
You're not just an analyst, you've lived it.
Shame your F1 team didn't come to fruition.
As always, Peter, a pleasure and privilege to listen.
As a teenager I would see Frank and his cars at various race meetings in the UK. In 76 I went to the Monaco GP - practise day evening I strolled around the paddock (much more relaxed in those days) and saw Frank in earnest conversation and had a thought "would like to work for his team one day". !980 I spent 6 months as a student intern - not normal practise then ( pestered Patrick Head). Then joined full time 1982 - 1987 in the composites workshop. Frank knew all of us and always came and and borrowed my Times - dropping back in my toolbox by lunchtime. I know all the sides of Frank . Also knew our nicknames given to us by - can't remember his name for now. For my time at Williams GP Engineering he always motivated us well and I always felt very proud to be part of WGPE. When an urgent job had been done he always found out exactly who had done what so they could be suitably rewarded. My time there set me up for a varied and interesting career in motorsport and composites. As Peter said a cliche but Frank had a good innings especially for someone with his condition. Oh yes I ran in some of the same half marathons as Frank - he would be top 10 , me at least top 200.
That's a brilliant story! In your time at Williams, who was your favourite driver?
Peter, thank you for this great personal tribute to Sir Frank, some lovely insights at a very sad time for motorsport fans.
Thank you for sharing such a personal reflection of your friendship a "father of F1", Peter. Sir Frank Williams was fuelled by passion, which will always live on. Rest in Peace,🙏🏽 The #SaudiArabiaGP is a fitting tribute and right on time.
Thank you Peter for helping to put Nigel in the seat at Williams. To me the glory days of F1, Mansell, Prost & Senna!
Thank you Frank for all you brought to F1, as a lifelong fan. May you rest in peace.
Thank you, Peter
I’m a new fan of F1 from the states here. I dove into F1 trying to learn about the sport. It didn’t take long to see what Sir Frank Williams had contributed to the sport. May he Rest In Peace.
Glorious tribute to the late ‘Sir Frank Williams’
Thanks so much for sharing Peter. He was a icon! We will likely never see someone with his drive and determination in our lifetime. Your lucky to have had such amazing times with him.
Sincere condolences PW.
What a man, what a legacy. Rip Sir Frank Williams
Brilliant tribute Peter. What a guy! Thankyou for sharing your memories with him.
Class act all the way heartfelt lost for Sir Frank Williams. I don't think there will be another like him. Total Respect and Admiration for this Magnificent Man!
How could anyone dislike this tribute/talk about Sir Frank Williams. Thank you Peter. Your stories and the way you tell them is the best. I could listen to you reading the dictionary and still be in awe. RIP Sir Frank
thanks frank, rip
Frank Williams was the last of the original Formula One racers. Thanks for posting this video Peter, and of course the loss of your friend. Frank was admired by many, many people. What a tough guy!
Thank you, Peter for the great tribute to Sir Frank Williams.
Well done Peter ... a wonderful tribute to a great man.
Thanks Peter. Class act.
Thank you Peter. There is no doubt that Frank will be enjoying these kind and honest words from you, and your warmth and affection for a true genius and gentleman. I feel your sorrow but much more your delight in your friendship. Best regards to you, a lovely remembrance.
If only we could deserve such a tribute 👍
Nice one Peter great tribute to a great man RIP sir frank Williams.
Beautiful tribute Peter
Wonderful tribute Pete, thank you. R.I.P Sir Frank. Greetings from Brisbane.
RIP Sir Frank. Your legacy will always live on. Champion
I'm sure you know the children well. Please pass on condolences. After reading their mum's book, they were lucky to have had two such great people as parents but that just makes the lose all the greater. Thank you for your video. If your long lasting impression is that Frank never screwed people over, but treated them with respect, that makes me respect Frank more.
The Williams organisation did a lot more than F1. Remember the amazing pocket rocket the Williams Renault Clio with its fabulous blue paintwork and gorgeous gold wheels. Williams won the British Touring Car Championship with the green Renault Laguna. And lots more. RIP Sir Frank.
Goodbye to an F1 legend, Sir Frank Williams. and thank you , Peter, for a truly heartfelt tribute. You must have intense personal feelings, having been in that awful car accident with Frank. Your generosity and understanding of the man are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Been waiting to hear from you today - my thoughts are with you as well, Peter. Take care.
Thank you Peter!
Wonderful words Peter.Sad day but what a great legacy.
I don’t know what to comment because I can say so much but I just wanna appreciate his legacy and all that he accomplished
Really lovely to hear all these stories Mr Windsor. Fabulous thank you for sharing.
What a great tribute Peter. Hope the family at some point enjoy it too. RIP Mr. Williams.
Thank you for your kind words Peter. Very sorry for your loss.
Brilliant remembrance. Thank you Peter.
Beautiful tribute. Thanks Peter.
Impressive man.
Would have deserved the 1986 drivers' title.
THAT was such an awesome, beautiful story.
Thank you Peter.
What an awesome history of Frank Williams,I really enjoyed that .
Frank wrote an important page on F1's history and the motorsport world in general, my condolences to both his family and friends, especially you Peter, sorry.
I will copy Tom Clarkson here "what an amazing stories" Sir Frank was a Gladiator of F1, we will always remember. Thank You Peter!
What a loss. He was a great man who did so much for the sport.🏁
Such a gift to us all to be able to hear these stories. Thank you.
Frank Williams achievements are a fitting tribute to his life. He may be gone but his legacy will live forever.
Absolutely amazing send off Peter. 😥
I was a Williams fan since I was 8 years old and his passing is very much an end of an era. I loved the independent nature of the team and their own quirky nature of doing things the 'Williams Way', though that caught up with them in the end. Frank's relationship with drivers was an interesting one, as the team often realised how good some of then were only in retrospect... He tried to palm Keke off to another team in his Championship year, which sounded just as ridiculous then as it does now, but that was Williams for you. Thanks for the memories Frank, there were many.
So nice to hear it from the horses mouth sort of speak from someone who really knew Frank.
All I would add to that is thank you Frank for given us some of the best South American drivers we’ve seen... Piquet, Senna, Montoya, Maldonado...ETC.
Thank you Frank, You will be greatly miss.
My most sincere condolences to the family.
That was incredible. What a tribute.
Thank you Peter for sharing how special Sir Frank Williams as a man of strong moral fiber as well as a true racing aficionado..
Thank you Peter Windsor, Rest In Peace Sir Frank.
Thank you very much Peter, for the lovely tribute. And thank you Sir Frank Williams for everything you gave to F1 and the enjoyment got from it. We live a short drive from Watkins Glen and were there in the 1970's. When F1 stopped racing at the Glen, we would venture to Montreal for the race. It was a different time and a completely different atmosphere at the races. Much more open and accessible around the paddock. Because of this, fans were able to meet many of the personalities in F1. Although we never met Frank, we always would hang around the garage at Watkins Glen on Saturday night and saw him many times. It was great fun and very exciting.
Well done Peter. Thank you for that.
Simply wonderful Peter. Thank you :)
Sir Frank Ufff
He will always be remembered as a warrior and F1 is undoubtedly today a legacy of legends like Frank Williams.
Claire inherited the honesty and courage to carry the great Williams Team forward.
Heartfelt condolences from Mexico
Brilliant Peter. Thank you
Awesome piece Pete. Sir Frank would be proud!
R.I.P. Sir Frank Williams. 💙
Great tribute and Williams was the last truly independent team and you have to respect that he would not sell out to the big corporations.
A unique perspective and a warm and fitting tribute. Thank you Mr Windsor.
An amazing man,and the warmest tribute from an affectionate friend.I knew Piers Courage slightly,Jonathon Williams I was at College with,and Sheridan Thynne was there too I'm sure.We all went to Brands for the first time together,but I never met FW,mores the pity.Long ago,and far away,but very good times,and may he rest in peace.Thank you for that tribute
Thank you Peter for your reminiscences of Sir Frank. He will be remembered for many years for all his and his team’s achievements.
What a lovely presentation Peter, such a warm heartfelt tribute. Thankyou so much.👍🇦🇺🇬🇧🏁😎
Thanks for the memories Peter, off the cuff, real and displaying your great feelings for Frank.
A tribute from someone who was there. Thank you.
Thank you Peter, much respect!
Beautiful. RIp Mr. Williams
rip frank. :(
Here is another one wishing his soul rest in peace. Admirable work during his entire life, and what a lovely tribute you Peter just paid to his memory!!!
It's because of his team that I became a fan of F1 in the mid 80s as a kid and I'm still a fan of his team till this day. R,I,P and have fun up there with Murray Walker and Niki Lauda.
It was only a few weeks ago I learned that Peter was with Sir Frank on the day of his accident. Both men are strong as steel to come away from that and carry on. I watch F1 races from the early 2000’s on VHS, and listen to Peter do his commentary as well as seeing Sir Frank scowl at his team for whatever cock-up occurred. Williams was a great F1 team. As good as there ever was...