F1 contribution to UK economy is underrated, says Williams boss

Claire Williams says pioneering technology created in motor sport boosts British manufacturing

The head of the Williams Formula One team has said the value of F1 to the UK economy is undervalued and that the sport is at the forefront of vital research and development that can boost the manufacturing industry.

Claire Williams said the sport was showcasing the pinnacle of technology and was a vital test bed for new innovations.