
Founded in 1977 by Frank Williams and technical director Patrick Head in Grove, Oxfordshire, Williams became the benchmark British privateer constructor of the 1980s and 1990s. After Clay Regazzoni scored the team's maiden Grand Prix win at Silverstone in 1979, Williams captured its 9 Constructors' Championships in an 18-season span from 1980 to 1997, holding the all-time record until Ferrari won its 10th in 2000. Alan Jones delivered the 1980 double before Williams won again with Ford-Cosworth in 1981, Honda V6 turbos in 1986 and 1987, and Renault V10 engines in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, and 1997. With 114 Grand Prix wins, 315 podiums, and 7 Drivers' Champions including Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, and Jacques Villeneuve, Williams remains 4th all-time.
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