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Damon Hill has compared George Russell’s battle with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to his own 1996 title fight against Jacques Villeneuve 1996 Formula

Formula One News / Motorsport / July 15

Damon Hill reveals the F1 career lesson he wishes he had learned earlier

Damon Hill has admitted he learned too late in his Formula 1 career how important it is for drivers to inspire and unite their teams 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has admitted he realised "a little bit too late" in his career how crucial it is for a driver to actively galvanise the workforce around them.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / July 5

Safety car software error 'frustrating'

Rosanna Tenant, Harry Benjamin and former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill discuss the end to the British Grand Prix as a 'software error' led people to believe there would be one final lap of racing after a late safety car.

Formula One News / Motorsport / June 22

Damon Hill: Ferrari would be "silly" not to listen to Lewis Hamilton

Damon Hill believes Ferrari’s investment in Lewis Hamilton made it essential for the team to listen to his feedback 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill

Formula One News / Motorsport / May 18

Juan Pablo Montoya reveals reluctance before dominant Indy 500 debut in 2000

Juan Pablo Montoya has revealed he was reluctant to enter the 2000 Indianapolis 500 before going on to dominate the race and win on his debut Juan Pablo Montoya's victory at the 2000 Indianapolis 500 remains one of the most legendary debuts in the history of the Brickyard.

Formula One News / Motorsport / May 17

Juan Pablo Montoya pinpoints major factor in Kimi Antonelli's F1 success

Juan Pablo Montoya believes Peter 'Bono' Bonnington has played a key role in helping Kimi Antonelli thrive Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has

Formula One News / HITC / May 6

Damon Hill backs Lando Norris’ criticism of Max Verstappen’s driving in Miami

Damon Hill has taken aim at Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, accusing him of wasting energy by fighting for positions when the odds are stacked against him. Verstappen lined up on the front row but found himself in the midfield after spinning at Turn 1.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / May 4

'He's gone missing' - Hill questions Russell's mindset

On The Chequered Flag podcast, former Formula 1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya discuss George Russell's mindset at Mercedes following a difficult weekend at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, which saw his teammate Kimi Antonelli win his third race of the season.

Formula One News / HITC / May 2

Damon Hill gives verdict on Max Verstappen incident with Lewis Hamilton in Miami Sprint

Damon Hill believes Max Verstappen’s aggressive attempt to overtake Lewis Hamilton during the Miami Grand Prix Sprint was a “good attempt”, even though he forced the Mercedes driver off track.

Formula One News / HITC / April 28

Damon Hill recalls the only F1 driver to get the better of Bernie Ecclestone

Damon Hill recently recalled how one driver managed to get the better of Bernie Ecclestone during the 1982 drivers’ strike in South Africa over the new Super Licence rules.

Formula One News / Motorsport / April 26

Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve recall Williams’ 1996 F1 title karaoke celebrations

Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve have recalled the Williams team’s karaoke cabin celebrations after Hill secured the 1996 Formula 1 drivers’ championship

Formula One News / HITC / April 21

Damon Hill says Lewis Hamilton has accepted the end of his peak years in F1

Damon Hill says Lewis Hamilton can’t rely on the same instincts he used to in his younger years. Now 41, the seven-time champion is the second-oldest driver in Formula One.

Formula One News / Motorsport / April 20

Jacques Villeneuve opens up on Damon Hill reality check at Williams

Jacques Villeneuve admitted Damon Hill exposed how much he still had to learn in Formula 1 during their fierce 1996 Williams title battle When Jacques Villeneuve

Formula One News / Motorsport / April 13

Williams announces 2026 Festival of Speed line-up: Damon Hill to reunite with title-winning FW18

Williams has announced its line-up for the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed The Williams Formula 1 team will be attending the 2026 Goodwood Festival of

Formula One News / Motorsport / April 12

Jacques Villeneuve explains why battling Damon Hill was harder than fighting Michael Schumacher

Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve reflected on their intense 1996 Williams title battle Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve have discussed their time as Williams team-mates and fighting for the drivers' championship in 1996.

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Formula One News / HITC / April 1

Why Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve think Mercedes should be concerned after Japanese Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli may have taken the chequered flag at the Japanese Grand Prix, but Mercedes weren’t without their concerns following the weekend. Antonelli later admitted he benefited from a stroke of luck.

Formula One News / Motorsport / March 30

Damon Hill explains why Japanese GP was 'entertaining': "It's tactical"

Damon Hill says Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations are producing tactical and entertaining racing 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has argued that, while some drivers are not enjoying the new 2026 regulations, the racing seen at the Japanese Grand Prix was interesting, tactical and entertaining.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / March 29

Maybe Verstappen needs a break from F1? - Hill

On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag Podcast, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill thinks that if Max Verstappen is not enjoying the sport any more following regulation changes then perhaps he needs to take a break.

Formula One News / Motorsport / March 12

Damon Hill makes emotional Williams return with “where I belong” message

The 1996 world champion shared an emotional message from Albert Park as he began his new ambassador role with Williams The Albert Park Circuit saw the

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / February 23

F1 Legend Damon Hill Returns To Williams For 2026

Williams has announced the return of 1996 Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill to the team as an official ambassador. Hill joins his role on the 30th anniversary of his iconic title triumph and will dovetail the commitment with his media work, having joined BBC radio for much of last season.

Formula One News / HITC / February 11