It is with great sadness that on behalf of the Williams family, the team can confirm the death of Sir Frank Williams CBE, Founder and Former Team Principal of Williams Racing, at the age of 79.
Big thanks to these two today, Dr Ian Roberts and Alan Van Der Merwe, as well as the marshalls on the scene and all those who have suffered before so that Romain could walk away today.
#bahraingp
#skyf1
Every woman you know has taken a different route. Every woman you know has held keys for self defence. Every woman you know has made a fake phone call. Every woman you know has turned a corner and run. Every woman you know has walked in fear.
#allwomen
#SarahEverard
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It’s with great sadness we share the news of the passing of BRDC Associate Member Murray Walker OBE.
A friend, a true motorsport legend, the nations favourite commentator and a contagious smile.
We thank Murray for all he has done for our community.
RIP our friend.
Stoffel Vandoorne is the reserve driver for Mercedes and was due to fly to Bahrain after the Formula E testing in Valencia today anyway. He’s stepped in at the last minute in Bahrain before when Fernando Alonso couldn’t race in 2016.
So
@LandoNorris
will actually start fifth not fourth because of the way penalties are applied. A gap is left in the grid as each penalty is applied then the grid is closed up after all penalties have been applied and as such
@LewisHamilton
starts 4th and not 5th.
Coming up in the race show I sit down with
@LewisHamilton
to chat about this incredible season and the championship battle. Race show from 6.30pm on
@SkySportsF1
and lights out 8pm in the UK.
Set today aside to pay my respects as long as it took. Joined the queue at 7.15 this morning and just under 13 hrs later we entered the hall as King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward stood vigil. Spellbinding and very emotional.
#RIPQueenElizabethII
Just the most awful news from Spa. Thoughts and prayers with Anthoine’s family, friends, the Arden-HWA team & everyone at
@FIA_F2
at this terrible time.
#ripanthoine
#f2
We’d just landed in Bologna & were travelling to our hotel. Traffic stopped and 6 emergency vehicles passed us, two towing rescue boats - the stark reality of what the region is facing. Calling off the Race is absolutely the correct decision. Thoughts with everyone affected 🇮🇹 ❤️
Such sad news to hear Niki Lauda has passed away. An extraordinary man who used his talent to the maximum, his iron will to confound us, and his charm to enthrall us. A huge loss to his family, friends and motorsport.
#RIPNiki
So sad to hear that Sir Stirling Moss has died. Surely the greatest driver to never win a World Championship. What a life, what a gentleman. Such a lovely man to interview, I could listen to him talk for hours. Thoughts with Lady Moss and all his family & friends.
#ripsirstirling
Terribly sad news this morning here in Australia. Charlie Whiting passed away last night. A lovely man who will be sorely missed by everyone. Thoughts with his family and friends.
What a race! That didn’t disappoint. Neither of the top two in the Drivers’ championship score points but Red Bull open up a lead in the Constructors’. Funny Max was lying on a bed in the medical centre having his blood pressure taken when he found out Lewis had locked up. ➡️ 🇫🇷
And now Max Verstappen has been called to the stewards.... that article 2.5.1 relates to the “operation, checking, tuning or repair” of cars in Parc Ferme.
#skyf1
Last “toilet run” interviews of the year. Always amazed drivers talk to us so close to the race. Thanks to all those who gave us interviews
#skyf1
#f1
#abudhabigp
Always love going to Monza. 1st photo is from my first visit, the next two are 50 years before when my dad set World records around the track, including the entry in the Monza yearbook. They drove the old circuit including that banking for 6 days and nights.
#stamina
#italiangp
New protocols all round. Face masks are mandatory in the paddock at all times even on camera. Also this is the new style tv pen for post session/press conference interviews.
#AustrianGP
#skyf1
Four teams in the top four at the end of that race. A first win in Italy for
@Max33Verstappen
- a good recovery from
@LewisHamilton
- great drive from
@LandoNorris
- decent double points finish for Ferrari and a day to forget for plenty. Roll on Portimao in two weeks time!
So lovely reading all the tributes to Sir Frank Williams who has passed away. What a life lived and what a legacy left, and everyone referencing that enigmatic smile.
#ripSirFrank
Am I the only one looking forward to a nice streamlined inbox from tomorrow onwards? Don’t think I have said yes to a single begging email from any company. Cannot wait!
#GDPRday
Statement from
@F1
: Formula 1 can confirm it has terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix promoter meaning Russia will not have a race in the future.
#skyf1
Most heading to the Abu Dhabi race were told they had to be in Bahrain for the seven days prior, hence why last weekend was my last race. One solution for Merc is George Russell, as Williams can put reserve Jack Aitken in their car he is already in Bahrain. 🤷♀️
If you haven’t had your ACL reconstructed this won’t mean anything... but if you have.... I just did my first 5 Km since my ACL reconstruction 7mths ago. Just jogging but still, very very chuffed! 👊 😃
#aclrehab
@ACLrecoveryCLUB
@ACLclub
#ifyouknowyouknow
@mattletiss7
It’s the way seemingly healthy people can spread it to those “at risk” so easily that is the concern. If you have “at risk” members in your family you know why it is so frightening.
The Nürburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver.
Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. We will miss her and her cheerful nature. Rest in peace Sabine!
PAU GP Championsss!!! 🏆🤪 Can’t believe it, I didn’t think 2 years on I’d be winning races! 🙌🏼 Huge shout out to the team
@CarlinRacing
for all their hard work. Over the moon 🔝🌍
#BillyWhizz
The worst part of my job is having to do an obituary. Today was no different but watching footage of Niki tell his story brought a smile to my face. What a life well lived, what a character to have had the privilege of meeting & talking too, & what a legacy of human endeavour.
Morning from Istanbul. Cloudy overhead but forecast has changed and it looks like being dry for the race today. Mixed up grid and Lewis going for a 7th drivers title starts from 6th. On air from 830am
@SkySportsF1
#turkeygp
#f1
If you're an
#F1
person, join the challenge of posting an F1 photo. Just one picture, no description. Copy the text in your status, share a picture and look at some great memories. 📸
Now confirmed officially by the team. Lewis Hamilton has activated a release clause in his contract and leaves Mercedes at the end of 2024 season. Can’t help thinking back to my post race pen interview in Abu Dhabi and how down he was.
#skyf1
#f1
#lewishamilton
Special helmet for a special friend.💖 Still struggling to believe that’s real, life can be brutal sometimes. Will give my best this weekend and try to make him proud.
#AH19
He said,“For myself, my opinion is I should not go, I will not go. I think it’s wrong to race in the country. I’m sorry for the innocent people that are losing their lives, that are getting killed for stupid reasons and a very, very strange and mad leadership."
#Vettel
#skyf1
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Thanks for all your messages. What a crazy weekend! Just wanted to give a massive shout out to our amazing crew who you don’t see. They were with us all in the pouring rain and once we were done had to pack up in the rain and the dark to get everything ready for Zandvoort 👏👏💕
Previously dropped Albon replaces previously promoted Gasly who is now demoted and now joins the demoted, dropped and reinstated Kvyat.
#f1
#redbull
#tororosso
#headspin
I could not have been happier for
@PierreGASLY
when he won in Monza last year. It felt like the culmination of an incredibly tough time in his young life. Read about it in his own words here in this moving article.
#provethemwrong
And now over to
@alo_oficial
in the pen... 🤣
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Fernando Alonso & Carlos Sainz interview each other after finishing in the points.
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#MexicoGP
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