The High Performance Podcast

Claire Williams on Losing Williams F1: ‘I Have No Memory of That Meeting' (E336)

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Mar 17, 2025
Claire Williams, former deputy team principal of the iconic Williams F1 team, shares her emotional journey navigating the high-pressure world of Formula One. She opens up about the profound loss of her parents and the challenges of leadership, reflecting on her experiences balancing family and career. Claire discusses the regret of selling the team amid financial strains, the importance of resilience, and her transformation through personal struggles. Her insights underscore the significance of mental health and female representation in a male-dominated sport.
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ANECDOTE

Missing F1

  • Claire Williams gets emotional watching the F1 launch on TV, even after leaving the sport.
  • She misses the magical, indescribable feeling of being part of Formula One, her family's legacy.
ANECDOTE

Loss and Legacy

  • Claire reflects on taking over Williams after her mother's funeral and how the team became her therapy.
  • She later lost the team and her father, emphasizing the importance of appreciating what you have in the moment.
INSIGHT

Finding Herself

  • Claire discusses her evolving identity after leaving Williams, realizing she needs to figure out who she is outside of F1.
  • Now prioritizing family, she aims to be a better wife and mother after dedicating so much of herself to the team.
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