Williams Racing

Williams Racing, officially known as Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited, is a British Formula One motor racing team founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. Based in Grove, Oxfordshire, the team has established itself as one of the most successful in Formula One history. Williams made its debut in the 1977 Spanish Grand Prix and began manufacturing its own cars in 1978, achieving its first victory at the British Grand Prix in 1979. The team has won nine Constructors' Championships and seven Drivers' Championships, with notable champions including Alan Jones and Damon Hill. Williams Racing has achieved 114 race victories and 313 podium finishes, making it one of only five teams to surpass 100 wins. The team designs and manufactures Formula One racing cars, with all chassis named "FW" followed by a number. Williams Racing competes in the global Formula One World Championship, utilizing power units supplied by Mercedes. The current team principal is James Vowles, and they continue to engage a global audience of motorsport fans and sponsors.