Red Bull are failing in their responsibility to Formula 1 by refusing to acknowledge when Max Verstappen has broken the rules, Damon Hill believes.
Damon Hill articles archive
F1’s most unwanted trophy? Hill’s 1997 Hungarian GP second place cup on sale
Formula 1
Posted onThe trophy Damon Hill received after his last-lap defeat at the 1997 Hungarian Grand Prix will be auctioned next year with a starting price of £1,600.
Hill on Williams’ dominant cars, Brabham’s last gasp and the “worst decision” F1 ever made
My F1 Cars
Posted onDamon Hill’s passion for Formula 1 faded soon after his 1996 world championship win, thanks in part to a detested rules change. He talked us through his career in cars.
“Lights Out, Full Throttle” by Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert reviewed
Reviews
Posted onIt’s all aboard the banter express as Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert bring us “the good, the bad and the Bernie of Formula 1”.
Last-lap heartbreak for Hill and Arrows as Villeneuve snatches win
1997 Hungarian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onDamon Hill came within a lap of scoring what would have been one of the greatest shock wins in Formula One history on this day 20 years ago.
Watching the Wheels by Damon Hill reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onFormula One does not lack remarkable stories. But Damon Hill’s is unique, and his remarkable new autobiography is essential reading.
Schumacher’s first title tainted by clash with Hill
1994 Australian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1994 drivers’ championship was decided in controversial fashion 20 years ago today when Michael Schumacher collided with Damon Hill at Adelaide.
Hill denies Schumacher after Brundle’s crash disrupts race
1994 Japanese Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1994 Japanese Grand Prix saw a timely victory for Damon Hill, who cut Michael Schumacher’s lead to one point, and a horrifying crash for Martin Brundle.
Schumacher edges clear as fuel rig thwarts Hill
1994 European Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe return of Michael Schumacher promised a lively battle between him and title rival Damon Hill. But a faulty fuel rig ended their fight in Spain.
Hill cuts absent Schumacher’s championship lead to one point in Portugal
1994 Portuguese Grand Prix flashback
Posted onDamon Hill took his third consecutive victory to move within one point of championship leader Michael Schumacher with three races remaining.
Hill wins as crash crushes Lotus’s recovery hopes
1994 Italian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onDamon Hill won the Italian Grand Prix during Michael Schumacher’s enforced absence. But Lotus’s hopes of a result which could have changed their fortunes were wrecked.
Hill handed win as Schumacher is thrown out
1994 Belgian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher was stripped of victory in the 1994 Belgian Grand Prix and Damon Hill was declared the winner – the worst possible outcome for Schumacher’s title hopes.
Home win for Hill while Schumacher earns ban
1994 British Grand Prix flashback
Posted onDamon Hill narrowed Michael Schumacher’s championship 20 years ago today with a home win at Silverstone while the Benetton driver was handed a two-race ban.
Hill wins, Schumacher stars on acrimonious weekend
1994 Spanish Grand Prix flashback
Posted onA drivers’ strike was threatened and teams withdrew from practice. But on race day Williams returned to the top and Michael Schumacher salvaged second with a masterclass drive.
Take the F1 Fanatic Damon Hill quiz
F1 Fanatic Quiz
Posted onToday is Damon Hill’s birthday and to mark it F1 Fanatic has a brand new quiz on the 1996 world champion.
Derek Warwick elected as new BRDC president
2011 F1 season
Posted onDerek Warwick has been elected as the new president of the British Racing Drivers Club.
Ayrton Senna vs Damon Hill
Champion of Champions
Posted onAyrton Senna and Damon Hill were team mates all too briefly in 1994.
Williams to demonstrate three F1 cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed (Video)
Posted onThis year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will mark 40 years since Sir Frank Williams first entered a car into a Grand Prix. This video shows what they’ve got planned. The cars they will be demonstrating are: Williams-Cosworth FW08B (1982) Keke Rosberg won the 1982 world championship for Williams in an FW08. He only won one … Continue reading Williams to demonstrate three F1 cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed (Video)
Damon Hill to get honourary fellowship
Posted onThe University of Northampton is to give 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill an honourary fellowship. Hill, who is now President of the British Racing Drivers’ Club, will receive the award next month. Press release in full: Formula One World Champion and President of the British Racing Drivers’ Club Damon Hill OBE and Theatre Director … Continue reading Damon Hill to get honourary fellowship
Lewis Hamilton loses Sports Personality of the Year Award for a second year
Posted onHe may be the youngest ever Formula 1 world champion but the British public snubbed Lewis Hamilton in the voting for Sports Personality of the Year 2008. Hamilton was beaten by cyclist Chris Hoy, who was supposed to be racing Hamilton in the Race of Champions at Wembley today. That event was cancelled due to … Continue reading Lewis Hamilton loses Sports Personality of the Year Award for a second year