Sir Frank quits as Williams F1 chief

Sir Frank Williams has decided to step down from the board of the former Formula One world champions (Getty Images)

Team principal Sir Frank Williams signalled the end of an era yesterday with his decision to follow co-founder Patrick Head in stepping down from the board of the former Formula One world champions, the team that bears his name.

"I turn 70 in April and I have decided to signal the next stage in the gradual but inevitable process of handing over the reins to the next generation," said Sir Frank.