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.
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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 |
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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 |