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Mansour Ojjeh suddenly withdrew support for Williams and instead sponsored McLaren in 1983
Former Ferrari F1 general manager Peter Windsor recently disclosed the peculiar reason behind Mansour Ojjeh’s decision to shift sponsorship from Williams to McLaren. Ojjeh, the CEO of TAG from 1977 until his passing in 2021, initially partnered with Williams in the late 70s. TAG became the principal sponsor for Williams in 1979 when Ojjeh led the company. Despite Williams’ success, winning championships in 1980 and 1982, Ojjeh redirected funding to McLaren in 1983. The pivotal moment was a Monaco Grand Prix umbrella incident, which led Ojjeh to sever ties with Williams and propel McLaren to glory, showcasing a significant shift in F1 dynamics.
