Sir Frank Williams in 'stable condition' after recently being admitted to hospital

Legendary former Formula One team principal Sir Frank Williams in ‘stable condition’ after recently being admitted to hospital

  • He had built the Williams team into one of the most successful in Formula One
  • Williams went on to win nine Constructors’ Championships under 78-year-old 
  • Williams stepped away from team earlier this year after its sale to US investors
  • The 78-year-old has used a wheelchair since a car accident in France in 1986

Sir Frank Williams has been admitted to hospital where he is currently in a stable condition, the Williams Formula One team have announced.

The 78-year-old established the team in 1977 and it went on to win nine Constructors’ Championships, the most recent in 1997.

A statement read: ‘Sir Frank Williams has recently been admitted to hospital where he is currently in a stable condition.

Sir Frank Williams built the Williams team into one of the most successful in Formula One

 Sir Frank Williams built the Williams team into one of the most successful in Formula One

‘Frank’s medical condition is a private matter and therefore the family will not be releasing any further details at this time.

‘We will ask you to respect the family’s privacy. The team will release a further update in due course.’

Williams has used a wheelchair since being injured in a car accident in France in 1986.

He stepped down from the board of the Williams F1 team in 2012, and ceased to have any involvement in the team in September this year, following its sale to Dorilton Capital.

Williams guided the team to nine constructors' championships and seven drivers' titles

Williams guided the team to nine constructors’ championships and seven drivers’ titles

source: dailymail.co.uk