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Atlassian Williams F1 Team announced that 1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill is returning to the team as an Official Ambassador, rejoining the squad in the 30th anniversary year … Read More

Damon Hill News / F1 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 / Motorsport / February 23

Damon Hill makes Williams return after Jenson Button's exit

Damon Hill is returning to the team which gave him his F1 world title in 1996 Damon Hill will return to Williams as its official ambassador for the 2026

Formula One News / HITC / February 11

Damon Hill highlights early issues with F1’s 2026 regulations during Bahrain testing

Bahrain’s pre-season testing is in full swing, though fans are still waiting for the TV broadcast to kick off and catch the first official glimpses of the cars in action.

Formula One News / HITC / February 9

Damon Hill believes Fernando Alonso holds an edge over his rivals in F1 testing

There’s a chance Fernando Alonso could turn out to be a surprise factor in this season’s drivers’ championship race, despite all the early buzz surrounding Mercedes and McLaren.

Formula One News / HITC / January 13

Damon Hill backs Adrian Newey to deliver ‘complete surprise’ for Aston Martin in 2026

Bookmakers are backing Aston Martin to make a huge step forward under the new 2026 Formula 1 regulations and with Adrian Newey now leading the team. The legendary engineer and designer, who moved over from Red Bull in 2025, is now steering Aston Martin into the future.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 11

Former F1 Champion Damon Hill Predicts 'Dark Horse' To Win 2026 Championship

The 2025 Drivers' Championship fight saw an intense battle that went all the way down to the final race in Abu Dhabi between the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and the Red Bull of Max Verstappen.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / December 7

F1: Chequered Flag

The team are joined by Damon Hill to reflect on the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Formula One News / HITC / December 2

Damon Hill spots Michael Schumacher trait in Max Verstappen that could help him clinch the title

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is just one win away from tying one of Michael Schumacher’s more impressive Formula 1 records. If Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Lando Norris finishes outside the podium, he’ll join Schumacher as the only drivers to win five titles in a row.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / November 30

From Lincolnshire shed to world champions - Britain's first F1 team BRM

Damon Hill, former F1 world champion, said BRM was "a world leader in automotive technology".

Formula One News / BBC Sport / November 20

Hill on Norris v Piastri strengths and weaknesses

Damon Hill, 1996 F1 World Champion, looks at who is best placed going into the final three races of the season, with a battle between McLaren team-mates.

Formula One News / HITC / November 18

Damon Hill troubled by Oscar Piastri’s Interlagos radio call he never expected to hear

Oscar Piastri will be looking to move on from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after a challenging weekend that saw his McLaren teammate take full advantage. Lando Norris had an outstanding weekend, winning both races and securing pole position in both qualifying sessions, while Piastri struggled to find his footing.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / October 19

F1: Chequered Flag

Damon Hill joins the team to look back at the race in Austin

Formula One News / HITC / October 19

Damon Hill picks up on ‘lairy’ Oscar Piastri issue during disappointing United States GP qualifying

Oscar Piastri heads into the United States Grand Prix with something to prove. When he stood on top of the podium in Zandvoort, it looked like everything was finally falling into place for his first drivers’ championship.

Formula One News / HITC / October 16

Damon Hill tips George Russell or Kimi Antonelli for title after Mercedes confirm 2026 line-up

Mercedes have announced that both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have signed new deals ahead of the 2026 season. Both drivers were out of contract in 2025, and discussions around new deals had been ongoing for months.

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Formula One News / BBC Sport / August 7

F1: Chequered Flag

Harry Benjamin sits down for an in-depth chat with 1996 F1 world champion, Damon Hill.

Formula One News / HITC / July 30

Damon Hill spots concerning difference between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after Spa radio messages

The Formula 1 drivers’ championship could come down to the wire between McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The Belgian Grand Prix looked set to be a key battleground for the McLaren pair, with just eight points separating them at the halfway stage of the 2025 F1 season.