The plan to rejuvenate a wilting F1 dynasty
Six years ago Claire Williams took over the day-to-day running of Williams when she became deputy team principal. After early success the current form of the team is at rock bottom. Her ambition was never to take on the top job but now, Claire tells JAMES ROBERTS, it's her duty to return Williams to its rightful place at the top of F1...
On the outskirts of Ascot, on the Berkshire border, Claire Williams is putting her 19-month-old son down for an afternoon nap.
She descends the staircase and places a finger to her lips to indicate hushed tones while Nate drifts off.
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