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F1 legend reaches milestone in Monaco; 600th Formula One race and still going
Topic Started: May 23 2008, 05:10 PM (114 Views)
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http://www.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/05/23/Frank.Williams/

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Williams founder Sir Frank Williams is not one for the limelight.


Sir Frank Williams has been involved in Formula One since 1969, with Monaco being his 600th grand prix.

The Monaco Grand Prix is his 600th Formula One race, a milestone unlikely to be challenged for a long time.

The Briton, however, is typically dismissive of the achievement.

"As most people would expect, reaching 600 grands prix means very little to me."

The 66-year-old's first Formula One race was in Spain in 1969, when he entered compatriot Piers Courage at the old Montjuic circuit in Barcelona.

Although his car failed to finish due to engine problems, he and Courage claimed second in the Monaco Grand Prix a fortnight later.

Since then Williams has won 113 races, seven drivers' titles and nine constructors' world championships, and this year he became the longest-serving individual entrant in Formula One.

Sir Frank said there had been "some brilliant moments" over the past 40 years, but also alluded to times of "great sadness."
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