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Williams is one of the original ‘Garigista’s’ left on the grid. Founded and run by Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head in 1977, after two previous attempts with Frank Williams Racing 1969-75 and Wolf Racing 1976. Williams is one of only three teams to win 100 races alongside Ferrari and fellow British team McLaren.Williams also won nine constructors championships between 1980 and 1997, which stood as a record until Ferrari surpassed it in 2000.Now run by daughter Claire, Williams is still as innovative as ever with Williams Advanced engineering and Williams Hybrid Power which takes technology originally developed for Formula One and adapts for commercial applications.With Massa and Stroll, Williams are hoping to move from mid-feld players to challenge the front three rows this season. With their past record this should be more than achievable. Let’s hope Massa’s decision to keep racing is a good omen for the iconic red and blue Martini sponsored Williams.159