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Born on July 21, 1976 in Windsor, United Kingdom, Claire Williams is a sporting director and businessperson. Claire Williams is 50 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Newcastle University. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2016).
My Take
Claire Williams earns my admiration simply for the arena she chose. Leading the Williams team as deputy team principal from 2013 to 2020, she operated in one of motorsport's most male-dominated corners, becoming one of only two women ever to manage a Formula One outfit. Carrying a storied family name into the high-pressure business of running a race team is no small burden, and her OBE feels thoroughly deserved. I'm drawn to people who refuse to treat adversity as an excuse, and her continued work as an industry ambassador suggests a quiet, durable resilience. She is the kind of understated strength I find genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Claire Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- クレア・ウィリアムズ
- Reading
- くれあ・うぃりあむず
- Born
- July 21, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Windsor, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- sporting director / businessperson
2. Background
- University
- Newcastle University
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Claire Williams born?
Born July 21, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Claire Williams from?
Claire Williams is from Windsor, United Kingdom.
What does Claire Williams do?
Claire Williams works as sporting director, businessperson.
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