Williams Racing: The Last Independent Giants of Formula 1 
Founded: 1977 by Frank Williams & Patrick Head  
Base: Grove, UK | Colors:White, Blue, and Red  
Championships:9 
Constructors’ (1980–1997) | 7 Drivers’ (1980–1997)  
Motto:"Driven by Competition"

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1977–1979: The Gritty Beginnings 
- Frank Williams’ second F1 venture (after Frank Williams Racing Cars went bankrupt).  
Early Struggle: Ran a modified March chassis in 1977, scored their first point in 1978.  
Turning Point: Patrick Head joined as designer, laying the foundation for in-house innovation.  

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1980–1997: The Golden Era – Kings of Aerodynamics 
Williams became synonymous with technical brilliance and ruthless efficiency:  
1980:Alan Jones won their first Drivers’ & Constructors’ titles in the FW07.  
1986–1987: Nelson Piquet clinched the title (1987) in the active-suspension FW11B—a game-changer.