End of an era for F1 Williams team after more than 40 years

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 file photo, Williams team principal Frank Williams is seen at the pits during a practice for the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, in Monza, Italy. After more than 40 years running one of Formula One’s most storied teams, the Williams family is stepping aside so that its new owners have a clear shot at reviving the team’s fortunes, it was announced Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. Claire Williams, whose father co-founded the Williams F1 team, is stepping down as deputy team principal after this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.(AP Photo/Alberto Pellaschiar, File)

FILE - In this Friday, April 26, 2019 file photo, Williams Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams attends a news conference at the Baku Formula One city circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan. After more than 40 years running one of Formula One’s most storied teams, the Williams family is stepping aside so that its new owners have a clear shot at reviving the team’s fortunes, it was announced Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. Claire Williams, whose father co-founded the Williams F1 team, is stepping down as deputy team principal after this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits, file)