Team sold, Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP


FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - 70th Anniversary Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - August 6, 2020 Williams' Racing Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams outside the Silverstone Circuit ahead of the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

LONDON (Reuters) - Claire Williams, Formula One's only female team boss, will step down after Sunday's Italian Grand Prix with founder Frank also leaving following last month's sale to U.S.-based Dorilton Capital.

Claire Williams effectively ran the team, although her 78-year-old father remained official principal despite no longer going to races.

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