The Williams team heads for next weeꦍkend's Australian Grand Prix with heavy hearts following the news that the wife of founder Sir Frank Williams has lost her battle with cancer.

A sho♒rt statement issued by the t🐬eam confirmed Lady Virginia's passing after a lengthy struggle against the disease.

"It is with great sadness 🧔that today we report the death of Lady Virginia Williams, wife of Williams founder a꧒nd team principal Sir Frank Williams," the team confirmed.

"Lady Virginia, or 'Ginny' as she was better known, died peacefully at the family home last night surrounded by Frank and the rest of t🌃he Williams family. Ginny had been bravely battling cancer for the past two-and-a-half years.

"Ginny will always be an integral part of Williams' hi🐻story and success, and today we pay tribute to a much loved member of the Williams family who will be sorely missed. Please respect the family's wi𓃲shes for privacy at this time."

Crash Media൲ Grꦇoup extends its condolences to Sir Frank and rest of the Williams family.