The 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.
Damon Hill articles archive
Haas thrilled as upgrade performance exceeds wind tunnel predictions
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Haas thrilled as upgrade performance exceeds wind tunnel predictions • Sargeant disappointed with result in first wet F1 race • Newgarden wins record £2.9m
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”.
Villeneuve takes title as Schumacher’s attack gets him thrown out
1997 European Grand Prix flashback
Posted onJacques Villeneuve won the championship 20 years ago today after a controversial attack from rival Michael Schumacher in the 1997 European Grand Prix.
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 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.
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.
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.
Complete guide to the F1 cars and stars at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Posted onOver 50 Formula 1 cars have been confirmed for the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed as part of their celebration of 60 years of the world championship. Among the drivers taking the cars up Goodwood hill throughout the course of today, tomorrow and Sunday are Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Mark Webber, Nico Rosberg, Jarno Trulli, … Continue reading Complete guide to the F1 cars and stars at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The FIA’s badly-written rules leave Formula 1 looking stupid once again
Posted onIt’s not hard to see why so many people are screaming ‘foul’ over Michael Schumacher being stripped of sixth place in the Monaco Grand Prix. At the end of a processional race Schumacher’s pass on Alonso was, at first glance, a smart of piece opportunism – not unlike the one pulled off on the last … Continue reading The FIA’s badly-written rules leave Formula 1 looking stupid once again
Top ten… Weirdest F1 retirements
Posted onGreg – better known as Ned Flanders in the comments – makes his debut as an F1 Fanatic guest writer by picking ten of the oddest causes of driver retirements. Retiring from a motor race is often an unremarkable experience for an F1 driver. Although reliability has improved hugely in recent years, the sight of … Continue reading Top ten… Weirdest F1 retirements
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.
Australian GP history 1996-2008 (Video)
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer concludes his look at the history of the Australian Grand Prix. Albert Park in Melbourne is a very different place from Adelaide’s streets. Where Adelaide had long straights and mostly 90-degree turns, Albert Park has more varied corners. But it still provided plenty of action, as we shall see in … Continue reading Australian GP history 1996-2008 (Video)
Australian GP history 1985-1995 (Video)
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer looks back on the history of the Australian Grand Prix. It’s back! F1 2009 is about to get under way, and so are we! I’m back for the new season, ready to share with you the history of the sport. Let’s kick things off with the season-opener, the Australian Grand … Continue reading Australian GP history 1985-1995 (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