THE HISTORY OF WILLIAMS

The Williams 'Timeline' shows significant events in the team's history. From the formation of Williams Grand Prix Engineering in 1977, to the move to new headquarters in 1996 and beyond.
All in chronological order with relevant links.

1970-1979

1980-1989

1980 - Alan Jones takes the championship
1981 - Six-Wheeler Tested at Silverstone
1982 - Keke Rosburg Joins and Wins!
1983 - Team Moves to New Factory in Didcot
1984 - Full Season of Honda Engines
1985 - Nigel Mansell Joins Williams
1986 - Frank Williams in Road Accident
1977 - Williams Grand Prix Engineering formed 1987 - Nelson Piquet is Champion
1978 - Alan Jones Joins the Team 1988 - Lean year and Poor Results
1979 - The first win - at Silverstone 1989 - Renault to the Rescue
   

1990-1991

2000-2009

1990 - Adrian Newey Joins from Leyton House 2000 - Straight on the Button with BMW
1991 - The Return of Nigel Mansell 2001 - Into year two with Montoya
1992 - Finally it's Mansell!
1993 - Mansell Out, Prost In
1994 - Senna's Short Stay...
1995 - Williams Touring Car Engineering is Born
1996 - F1 Team Moves to Grove
1997 - Double Championship Success
1998 - A Winless Season
1999 - The Problem with Zanardi