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As someone that has followed Williams since 1990; I really hope that they don't slide backwards and have a season like 2011, as to what will happen; we'll have to wait and see!
One thing all this racket tells us though: Merc's commitment is now unquestionable.
Does this mean Claire Williams is now in charge?
Sir Frank Williams's daughter Claire Williams has been lined up as his long-term successor as team boss.
The Oxfordshire-based team announced on Wednesday that she had been made deputy team principal in a move that created "a clear succession path for Williams".
The 36-year-old retains her role as commercial director, leading the Formula 1 team's marketing, communications and sponsorship.
Sir Frank said: "I know the future of Williams is in extremely safe hands."
Williams becomes the second woman with a role running an F1 team, emulating Sauber's Monisha Kaltenborn, who was promoted to team principal last season.
She said: "I have grown up in the sport and have learnt the ropes from one of Formula 1's legendary team principals and as a result I feel well equipped for this new challenge.
"I understand the commitment that every person within the team gives each day to see our car out on the track and I am determined to see us back at the top."
The team said they had planned to announce the move before the start of the season but delayed it following the death earlier this month of Sir Frank's wife Virginia of cancer.
Sir Frank, 70, added: "Over the past decade, Claire has worked tirelessly for Williams.
"Her knowledge of the sport and passion for the team is unquestionable and I'm proud to say that during her time here she has proven herself to be one of our most valuable assets.
"This appointment also had Ginny's blessing, who I know would have been incredibly proud to have seen Claire taking on this position by my side.''
Claire Williams added: "It has been a sad month for my family and Williams as a company following the death of my mother, but as the season takes hold we must look to the future.
"It will be a privilege to play a part in taking the team into what I hope will be a successful next chapter."
Does this mean Claire Williams is now in charge?
Williams names daughter as successorSir Frank Williams's daughter Claire Williams has been lined up as his long-term successor as team boss.
The Oxfordshire-based team announced on Wednesday that she had been made deputy team principal in a move that created "a clear succession path for Williams".
The 36-year-old retains her role as commercial director, leading the Formula 1 team's marketing, communications and sponsorship.
Sir Frank said: "I know the future of Williams is in extremely safe hands."
Williams becomes the second woman with a role running an F1 team, emulating Sauber's Monisha Kaltenborn, who was promoted to team principal last season.
She said: "I have grown up in the sport and have learnt the ropes from one of Formula 1's legendary team principals and as a result I feel well equipped for this new challenge.
"I understand the commitment that every person within the team gives each day to see our car out on the track and I am determined to see us back at the top."
The team said they had planned to announce the move before the start of the season but delayed it following the death earlier this month of Sir Frank's wife Virginia of cancer.
Sir Frank, 70, added: "Over the past decade, Claire has worked tirelessly for Williams.
"Her knowledge of the sport and passion for the team is unquestionable and I'm proud to say that during her time here she has proven herself to be one of our most valuable assets.
"This appointment also had Ginny's blessing, who I know would have been incredibly proud to have seen Claire taking on this position by my side.''
Claire Williams added: "It has been a sad month for my family and Williams as a company following the death of my mother, but as the season takes hold we must look to the future.
"It will be a privilege to play a part in taking the team into what I hope will be a successful next chapter."
More women in top jobs. Can only be a good thing.
Damn, good on her! Anyone here holding WGF1 shares yet?
Bit overvalued now though...a year ago would've been a superb time to buy. But of course the issue was if they had the resources to stay in F1 which I doubted at the time.
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