Claire Williams says the unexpected decision to put the Williams F1 team up for sale as part of an ambitious plan to drive significant new investment is not because the team can’t survive without an influx of cash, but because the time has come to try an entirely new approach to change its fortunes. On the back of its worst ever season in F1, a campaign that yielded just a single points’ finish, Williams also finds itself mired in a desperate financial situation having racked up a £13m loss in 2019 alone. Prompting an immediate review into its finances, Williams subsequently revealed it is opening itself up to offers of a full takeover. However, while the surprise change in tact...
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