A documentary charting the story of the Williams Formula 1 team is to be released this summer, coinciding with the squad’s 40th anniversary in the sport.
The film, from BAFTA-winning director Morgan Matthews, is based on the 1991 book by Lady Virginia Williams, the late wife of team co-founder Sir Frank.
Williams has dubbed the film an ‘honest, authentic and incredibly revealing portrait’ of the Grove-based operation, which will feature racing footage, never-before-seen accounts, and interviews with leading figures.
It will premiere on July 11, before being released to a wider audience the following month.
“This film is a tale of two great loves in my father’s life,” said Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams.
“Everyone knows of Frank’s pure passion for motor racing, but not everyone knows the remarkable story of my parents’ marriage and how those two things co-existed during the highs and lows of the team’s journey.
"I am pleased that it shines a light on exactly how instrumental my mother was in the team’s success while also capturing the setbacks and her bravery in holding the family, and ultimately the business together, as the team went on to make history.
"We are incredibly proud of the film and its enduring message of what the human spirit is capable of achieving in the face adversity. I hope that is inspires people as much as my parents’ story inspires me.
"As my dad would want it though, we are proud of our past but ready for the future. The most exciting part is our plan to build on Frank’s legacy and write a new chapter in the Williams story – something we are building momentum towards."
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