Damon Hill

The son who became champion — 1996 World Championship and the unique distinction of being son of a World Champion who also won the title.

Damon Graham Devereux Hill was born in Hampstead, London in 1960, son of double World Champion Graham Hill, and became the only son of an F1 World Champion to also win the championship. He drove for Brabham (1992), Williams (1993–1996), Arrows (1997) and Jordan (1998–1999). He won the 1996 championship with Williams. He won 22 Grand Prix from 122 starts, took 20 pole positions and scored 42 podiums with 360 career points. He was thrust into the role of team leader at Williams following Ayrton Senna's death at Imola in May 1994 — taking on one of the most psychologically demanding positions in sport with remarkable composure. His 1994 championship battle with Michael Schumacher — decided when Schumacher's car collided with Hill's in Adelaide on the final lap of the final race, eliminating both — remains the most controversial championship conclusion in F1 history. He was BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1994 and 1996. His father Graham Hill won championships in 1962 and 1968, making them the only father-son world champions in the sport's history. After retirement he has been an ambassador for road safety and a prominent voice in British motorsport broadcasting.

Consistent, methodical driving style with strong racecraft

Part of only father-son duo to win F1 World Championships

• F1 World Champion 1996 (Williams)
• 22 race wins, 20 pole positions
• Only father-son F1 world champions (Graham and Damon)
• BBC Sports Personality of Year 1994, 1996
• Led Williams after Senna's death 1994