F1 World Champion 1996
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Damon Hill: Tod immer präsent, Ferrari-Angebot abgelehnt – wegen Schumacher
Es war der Höhepunkt seiner Formel-1-Karriere: Damon Hill wurde beim Grossen Preis von Japan in Suzuka, am 13. Oktober 1996, Weltmeister. Wie Jahre davor auch sein Vater Graham Hill (Champion 1962 und 1968). Vor ein paar Jahren teilte der heute 66-jährige Damon Hill sehr persönliche Erinnerungen an seinen Vater, gegenüber unseren Kollegen vom Guardian. Damon blickte auf seine Kindheit zurück, die von der Angst um seinen Vater Graham Hill geprägt war.
"Schumacher '94" im Check: Was die Netflix-Doku zeigt - und was ihr fehlt
(Motorsport-Total.com) - Mit "Schumacher '94 - Die Geburt einer Legende" bringt Streaming-Anbieter Netflix am 2. Oktober 2026 seine zweite "Schumi"-Dokumentation nach "Schumacher" (2021) an den Start. Wir durften den neuen Film bereits vor seiner weltweiten Veröffentlichung sehen. Hier erfahren Sie, was Formel-1-Fans bei "Schumacher '94" erwartet.
Damon Hill: Wie Ferrari-Star Lewis Hamilton in die Erfolgsspur zurückkehrte
Lewis Hamilton erlebte im vergangenen Jahr eine schwierige erste Saison mit Ferrari. In diesem Jahr läuft es deutlich besser. Damon Hill erklärt, wie der siebenfache Champion die Wende schaffte. Formel 1 11.08.2026 - 12:54 Für Lewis Hamilton verlief die erste gemeinsame Formel-1-Saison mit Ferrari im vergangenen Jahr so gar nicht nach Wunsch. Der frühere Dauersieger schaffte es nicht einmal aufs GP-Podest. Nur im Sprint von Shanghai gelang ihm mit der Pole und dem Sieg ein echter Erfolg.
Damon Hill über Fernando Alonsos Aussage zu Verstappen: «So ein Unsinn»
Dass Max Verstappen nicht zu den Lieblingsfahrern von Damon Hill gehört, zeigte sich in der Vergangenheit schon mehrfach. Schliesslich liess der Weltmeister von 1996 keine Gelegenheit aus, Kritik am vierfachen Weltmeister und seine Fahrweise zu üben, die er als aggressiv bezeichnete. Vor allem während seiner Zeit als Formel-1-Experte für den britischen PayTV-Sender «Sky Sports F1» fiel er immer wieder durch seine kritischen Aussagen über Verstappen auf.
Damon Hill predicts Max Verstappen’s uncertain Formula 1 future
Damon Hill believes Max Verstappen could take a sabbatical from Formula 1 if his frustration with the sport’s current direction continues to grow. Despite being only 28, Verstappen is already one of the most experienced drivers on the grid. The Red Bull star has spent 11 seasons in F1, winning four world championships and 71 races, but his long-term future has become one of the biggest talking points of the 2026 season.
EXCLUSIVE: Damon Hill gives George Russell key advice ahead of crunch Miami GP
George Russell arrived in the 2026 Formula 1 season with the clearest opportunity of his career. After years spent waiting for Mercedes to return to the front, the Briton opened the campaign by taking pole and victory in Australia, immediately looking like the driver most likely to capitalise on the team’s early advantage. But Formula 1 title fights rarely stay simple for long.
Damon Hill enthüllt: «Adrian Newey wollte Nico Hülkenberg nicht, weil …» - Formel 1 - SPEEDWEEK.com
Nico Hülkenberg reist Ende April als Audi-Werksfahrer zum Miami-GP. Es gibt nicht allzu viele Fahrer in der Formel 1, die auf dem Niveau des Emmerichers waren, aber nie die Chance mit einem siegfähigen Auto bekamen. Dabei war Hülkenberg nah dran. Sehr nah, wie er vor ein paar Jahren im "kicker" verriet. Denn 2014 sollte er Felipe Massa bei Ferrari ersetzen und an der Seite von Fernando Alonso fahren.
Max Verstappen-Abschied? Damon Hill: «Dann hör auf und mach was Anderes!» - Formel 1 - SPEEDWEEK.com
Max Verstappen-Abschied? Damon Hill: «Dann hör auf und mach was Anderes!» Seit Wochen wird darüber spekuliert, ob Max Verstappen in der Formel 1 nicht alles hinschmeissen könnte. Weltmeister Damon Hill sagt, wieso er den Niederländer gut verstehen könnte. Formel 1 06.04.2026 - 09:25 Jos Verstappen hat vor kurzem bestätigt: Sein Sohn Max ist mit dieser neuen Rennwagen-Generation unglücklich.
Damon Hill: «Crash von Bearman sollte der Formel 1 deutliche Warnung sein!» - Formel 1 - SPEEDWEEK.com
GP-Asse wie Carlos Sainz hatten es seit Wochen betont: «Wenn Autos unterschiedlich Energie aufnehmen oder abgeben, dann führt das zu so gewaltigen Tempo-Unterschieden, dass ein schwerer Unfall nur eine Frage der Zeit ist.» Einen Vorgeschmack darauf haben wir beim Grossen Preis von Japan erhalten: Alpine-Fahrer Franco Colapinto ging vor der Spoon-Kurve auf der Geraden in den Energiesammel-Modus, während von hinten volle Kanne Oliver Bearman im Haas-Rennwagen angerauscht kam.
Damon Hill: Rückkehr zu Williams in neuer Rolle
Damon Hill: Rückkehr zu Williams in neuer Rolle Der frühere Formel-1-Pilot Damon Hill und Weltmeister von 1996 kehrt 30 Jahre nach dem Titelgewinn zu seinem früheren Team zurück: Der Brite ist künftig Teambotschafter bei Williams. Formel 1 23.02.2026 - 15:45 Rückkehr an die alte Wirkungsstätte für Damon Hill! Der frühere Williams-Pilot und Weltmeister von 1996 kehrt als Botschafter zu seinem alten Rennstall zurück. Also genau 30 Jahre nach seinem WM-Titel.
Damon Hill spricht über schlimme Drohungen von Schumi-Fans
Damon Hill spricht über schlimme Drohungen von Schumi-Fans Ex-Formel-1-Weltmeister Damon Hill verrät, dass er nach einer Entscheidung gegen Michael Schumacher in der Saison 2010 schlimme Drohungen aus dem Fanlager des Deutschen erhalten habe. Formel 1 17.02.2026 - 11:31 Nachdem Damon Hill 2010 an einer Steward-Entscheidung gegen Michael Schumacher beteiligt war, bekam der britische Ex-Pilot Morddrohungen, wie er jetzt verriet.
Verdacht gegen Ferrari-Topzeit Hamilton: «Dann siehst du aus wie ein Idiot» - Formel 1 - SPEEDWEEK.com
Verdacht gegen Ferrari-Topzeit Hamilton: «Dann siehst du aus wie ein Idiot» Das ist Balsam auf die Seele der treuen Tifosi: Lewis Hamilton hat mit Ferrari beim ersten Wintertest Bestzeit erzielt. Aber Formel-1-Champion Damon Hill warnt: War das alles nur Show? Formel 1 09.02.2026 - 09:32 Wir stehen vor dem zweiten Formel-1-Wintertest, ab Mittwoch, 11. Februar auf dem Bahrain International Circuit.
Damon Hill enthüllt: Ferrari-Offerte abgelehnt – wegen Michael Schumacher - Formel 1 - SPEEDWEEK.com
Damon Hill enthüllt: Ferrari-Offerte abgelehnt – wegen Michael Schumacher Es hat ein paar Jährchen gedauert, nun enthüllt der Engländer Damon Hill: «Es gab Gespräche mit Ferrari-Teamchef Jean Todt. Aber er wollte, dass ich zweite Geige spiele neben Michael Schumacher.» Formel 1 14.01.2026 - 19:37 Vor kurzem war der frühere Formel-1-Fahrer Damon Hill (65) zu Gast beim Podcast Stay on Track, wo sein frühere Pistengegner Johnny Herbert als Co-Gastgeber arbeitet.
Oscar Piastri: Muss der McLaren-Star 2026 egoistischer vorgehen?
Auch wenn am Ende sein McLaren-Teamkollege Lando Norris die WM-Krone aufsetzen durfte und auch Max Verstappen in der Gesamtwertung vor ihm landete: Oscar Piastri kann stolz sein auf das, was er im vergangenen Jahr erreicht hat. Denn in seiner dritten Formel-1-Saison konnte der Australier lange die WM-Führung behaupten und sieben GP-Siege einfahren. Allerdings musste er auch einige Tiefschläge einstecken. Der letzte GP-Sieg gelang ihm beim 15.
Schlimmer als 2021? Harte Aussage von Damon Hill über Lewis Hamilton
Schlimmer als 2021? Harte Aussage von Damon Hill über Lewis Hamilton Die erste Ferrari-Saison verlief für Lewis Hamilton schlechter als erwartet. Deshalb wird der siebenfache Weltmeister nicht gerne auf 2025 zurückblicken, ist sich Damon Hill sicher. Formel 1 02.01.2026 - 07:57 Ganz ohne Glanzpunkte verlief die Saison 2025 für Lewis Hamilton nicht.
Weltmeister Lando Norris verspottet: Damon Hill ist fassungslos
Formel-1-Weltmeister brauchen ein dickes Fell. Lando Norris ist am 7. Dezember zum 35. Champion der Königsklasse geworden. Unter den Fans wird seither leidenschaftlich darüber diskutiert, ob nun Norris oder nicht doch Max Verstappen den Titel am meisten verdient habe. Nur: Der Champion wird nicht aufgrund der gezeigten Leistungen, fahrerischer Qualitäten oder nach Talent gekürt, sondern mit einem Punktesystem.
Welcome to the club, Lando Norris. This is how your life will change
Lando Norris won the first of what could be many world titles in Abu Dhabi on Sunday - PA/David Davies There were a few heart-in-mouth moments there, not least when Lando Norris went to pass Yuki Tsunoda off the track at about 190mph raising the spectre of a time penalty. But sense prevailed and the penalty went to Yuki instead. Other than that, Lando and McLaren had it covered beautifully and they finished the job in style.
"Say what you want, you're not being bad"
Ollie’s greetings One of the funniest and most curious moments of the recent Chinese Grand Prix was gifted to us by Ollie Bearman. The young English talent from Haas managed to recover from 17th to 10th place in the race, then gaining further advantage from the disqualification of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton to rise to P8 in the final order of arrival.
Damon Hill weighs in on disqualification of Ferrari drivers in Shanghai F1 race
Ferrari endured a nightmare at the Chinese Grand Prix at the 5.451-kilometre Shanghai International Circuit, walking away with almost nothing after both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were shockingly disqualified from the race. Intriguingly, the duo breached entirely separate regulations—Hamilton failed to comply with the mandatory 9mm skid block minimum, while Leclerc’s car was found underweight.
I will always remember annoying Eddie Jordan by buying a Learjet with his money
There will be a blizzard of scarcely believable stories paying tribute to Eddie Jordan at this sad time – and for a very long time to come. We may have lost Eddie, but we at least have that to look forward to. People who knew him, or even those who had never met him, will be keen to add to what he said, or who he was, or what he did for them. None of them will say he was an awful person, or that he didn’t care, or that there was some malice lurking beneath that gregarious exterior.
Damon Hill's bold seven-word forecast for Hamilton and Leclerc after latest Ferrari reveal
Ferrari is determined to reclaim its place at the pinnacle of Formula 1, setting its sights on ending a 17-year wait for a Drivers’ Championship and a 16-year drought in the Constructors’ standings. With the formidable pairing of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, the Maranello squad has assembled a driver lineup capable of mounting a serious title challenge in 2025.
Damon Hill suggests 2025 could be ‘Year of the GOAT’ after Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari remarks
Lewis Hamilton is eagerly anticipating his debut in a Ferrari Formula 1 car, with his first test fast approaching, though potential delays could push it back. If the test goes ahead as planned, it will take place in just over two weeks at Ferrari’s private Fiorano circuit. Ferrari fans have been waiting for success since the 2008 season when Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa clinched the Constructors’ Championship, and in the years since, the team has faced a series of near-misses.
Damon Hill's one-word response to present received by Carlos Sainz amid Ferrari exit
Carlos Sainz has officially departed Ferrari to join Williams as their new driver. With his contract at Ferrari expiring at the end of the year, Carlos Sainz’s transition to Williams has now commenced in earnest. The confirmation came as Sainz updated his social media bios, signaling the end of his time with the Scuderia. He already made his first appearance for Williams during the post-season test in Abu Dhabi, having received clearance from Ferrari to participate.
"I take it as a compliment that Carlos Sainz didn’t go to Red Bull"
The partnership between Carlos Sainz and Ferrari, lasting four years, is set to conclude in about a month, despite the excellent season he’s had and the two victories he has achieved so far. As widely known even before the start of the season, Frederic Vasseur, though not in urgent need of changing the driver line-up, didn’t want to miss the chance to sign an absolute top-tier driver like Lewis Hamilton, forming a legendary duo ready to bring joy to Ferrari fans in 2025.
Damon Hill : Suzuka 1994, la course de ma vie
Au cours d'une carrière en sport automobile, il y a beaucoup de courses passionnantes, mais rares sont celles qui ont le même sens que Suzuka 1994 pour moi. Avec la mort de Roland Ratzenberger et d'Ayrton Senna, 1994 a été une année particulièrement stressante et dramatique. Tout paraissait bien plus important. Pour rester dans la course au titre, il fallait que je gagne. Michael [Schumacher] et Benetton étaient convaincus qu'ils allaient concrétiser au Japon.
Max Verstappen: Damon Hill says no F1 vendetta behind Red Bull driver criticism as people just want 'fair racing'
Damon Hill says criticism of Max Verstappen's driving from within Formula 1 is "not a vendetta" against the Red Bull driver and instead stems from people wanting to see "racing conducted in a reasonable and fair way". The build-up to this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix has been dominated by continued talk and fallout from last week's dramatic race in Mexico, when Verstappen received two separate 10-second time penalties for incidents with Lando Norris which forced his title rival off the track.
for him, it's always all or nothing"
Charles Leclerc is “the typical Ferrari driver” in Formula 1, according to Damon Hill. The former British World Champion, who won the championship in 1996 with Williams, has confidence in the Monegasque’s abilities. The #16 can aim for the title with a car that allows him not to push beyond the limit all the time. Meanwhile, in 2024, Max Verstappen will have to manage pressure that will continue to grow.
Damon Hill: Red Bull in reverse as McLaren and Ferrari ramp up chase of Max Verstappen in Drivers' Championship
Sky Sports F1's Damon Hill believes Red Bull are "in reverse" as the chase for the Drivers' Championship starts to hot up, and he also reckons they could even finish third in the Constructors' Championship. McLaren now lead the Constructors' Championship, while Max Verstappen heads the Drivers' Championship by 59 points with seven races remaining. Red Bull are not at the top of the Constructors' Championship for the first time in 55 races, dating back to the 2022 Miami Grand Prix.
Senna was the Achilles of F1 – he was always at war
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Senna’s death was a wake-up call - it changed F1 forever
There will probably be many Formula One fans who will find it difficult to understand the amount of attention paid to the Imola grand prix weekend of 1994, given it took place 30 years ago today. Personally, I find it difficult to accept that ‘Imola’ is now almost ancient F1 history, given I was competing in it. But it truly was 30 years ago now. Thirty years.
Damon Hill believes it would be "a tragedy if Carlos Sainz didn't end up in a top team"
The gap to Red Bull is now half compared to what was seen in the 2023 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix: this is the encouraging prospect with which Scuderia Ferrari leaves at the 5.807-kilometre Suzuka International Racing Course following a positive race on a circuit that, from the outset, was known to be challenging.
Mercedes sueña con Alonso y Audi con Sainz Jr. para 2025
A muchas estrellas del mundo del deporte les ha dado por anunciar que, a finales de temporada, cambiarán de aires. Lo ha dicho Jürgen Klopp, técnico del Liverpool; lo dijo no hace mucho Xavier Hernández, ‘míster’ del FCBarcelona; lo acaba de reconocer Carlos Sainz Jr., que dejará Ferrari a final de año y ayer supimos, por obra y gracia de la ‘Scuderia’ que Lewis Hamilton será la gran estrella del proyecto 2025 de Ferrari.
Allure of Ferrari was too great for Lewis Hamilton to turn down
Ferrari have always been the biggest, most iconic team in Formula One. No question. Growing up in and around the sport I was certainly always in awe of them. Not that my father ever drove for Ferrari. Not in Formula One anyway.
F1 ICONS: Damon Hill on his father, two-time world champion and triple crown winner Graham Hill
Skip to Global Nav Skip to Primary content Skip to main content Formula1 ® All F1 news and results In the latest instalment of our F1 Icons series, 1996 F1 champion Damon Hill talks about his late father Graham Hill – five-time Monaco Grand Prix winner, two-time Formula 1 world champion and the only man in history to have won motorsport's triple crown... I think there were two Graham Hills.
sport news Damon Hill's famous five British Formula One races at Silverstone trends now
Winner at Silverstone in 1994, Damon Hill knows a thing or two about excelling at the British Grand Prix. With crowds over the weekend anticipated to hit 480,000, there are plenty descending on the Northamptonshire circuit with memories of races new and old. For Hill there are an abundance of great memories, from winning the race ahead of Michael Schumacher to a Lewis Hamilton masterclass in the rain in 2008.
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have to tough it out - 2026 could play into their hands
Lewis Hamilton arrived at Silverstone this week off the back of a difficult weekend in Austria to say the least. Not only were Mercedes miles off the pace, dampening hopes they may have turned the corner with their recent upgrade package, but a testy exchange with his team principal Toto Wolff over team radio in Spielberg then dominated the headlines in the early part of this week. They could have done without that.
"Ferrari need to do some soul-searching, figures like Ross Brawn or Jean Todt are needed"
British former professional racing driver from England and the 1996 Formula One World Champion, Damon Hill, has analyzed Scuderia Ferrari’s difficult start to the 2023 Formula One season, suggesting the need for influential and charismatic figures like Ross Brawn or Jean Todt to join the Maranello team and guide them in the right direction given the difficult period Ferrari is going through.
Damon Hill analyzes performance of Ferrari in early stages of 2023 F1 championship
Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 podcast, former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill analyzed the performance of Mercedes and Scuderia Ferrari in the early stages of the 2023 Formula 1 championship, particularly during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. The British driver didn’t hold back his words when it came to the Italian team. Here is an excerpt of his comments.
Monaco cannot be cancelled - it remains the ultimate F1 driving challenge
Monaco street circuit - Getty Images/Dan Istitene If you want a perfect metaphor to sum up the difference between the cultures of Europe and the US, you could not do much better than to juxtapose the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. In fact, if you were so inclined, that is precisely what you could have done on Sunday. Right after the Monaco broadcast ended, coverage crossed the Pond and gave us full coverage of the self-proclaimed ‘Greatest Race in Motorsport’.
Former F1 world champion pinpoints key area where Charles Leclerc should be more 'forceful'
British former racing driver Damon Hill, who won the Formula 1 title almost three decades ago (in 1996), feels that Scuderia Ferrari Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc should be “more forceful”. The ex-Formula 1 man gives Fernando Alonso and George Russell as an example when it comes to team radio messages and race strategy during a Grand Prix.
Damon Hill and Jean Alesi believe Carlos Sainz's Melbourne penalty is "understandable"
Analyzing the events that took place at the Australian Grand Prix on the most recent episode of the F1 Nation podcast, Damon Hill also shared his thoughts on the mistake made by Carlos Sainz in the final part of the Melbourne event.
Jos Verstappen has made a winner out of Max - but there is a downside to his tough love
Jos Verstappen in parc ferme after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jos Verstappen has made a winner out of Max – but there is a downside to his tough love - Getty Images/Dan Istitene When the ebullient Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez leaped around, hugging everyone he could find, including the mechanics of a rival team, following his win in Saudi Arabia two weekends ago, there was one very noticeable dissenter in the crowd.
I watched my dad race on for too long - how much time does Lewis Hamilton have left?
Lewis Hamilton is nearly 40 and has George Russell breathing down his neck - Peter Fox/Getty Images How does a driver know when it’s time to go? If this is not a question Lewis Hamilton is pondering very hard at the moment, as he prepares to begin his 17th season in Formula One, it is certainly one he’s going to be asked at an uncomfortably increasing rate as the clock ticks down on his stellar career. As far as we know, he has no contract for 2024.
After the passing of his wife Jihad Hassan overcomes pain, then perseveres raising his children and building business
By Damon L. Hill Texas Metro News The Blessing of Having Heaven at Home, Overcoming Loss, and The Words That Could Save YOUR Marriage © 2014 MASQ Media Group a book Muhammad and fellow writer Rodney Asaad Muhammad would later pen that year, as both lost their wives a month apart. Finding therapy in writing, Jihad would throughout social media, express his reflections through his hashtag LiveFromBlackSingleFatherhood.
Lights Out, Full Throttle
The Good, the Bad and the Bernie of Formula One Narrated by: Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Sorry, we are unable to add the item because your shopping basket is already at capacity.
Formula 1 Season Launches This Weekend on ESPN Networks
U.S., Mexican Rounds Return, Will Air on ABC; Nine Races Airing on ESPN Coverage Expands with Post-race Checkered Flag Program Added for All Races ESPN Deportes Remains Exclusive Spanish-Language Home for F1 in U.S. After a delayed and abbreviated season in 2020, the FIA Formula One World Championship will return to a full, worldwide schedule this season and for the fourth consecutive year, fans in the United States will be able to watch all of the action on ESPN Networks and the ESPN App.
Formula 1, Hill su Hamilton e Schumi
Ho corso per nove stagioni contro Michael Schumacher e ho seguito da vicino la carriera di Lewis Hamilton, che è inglese come me. Nessuno pensava che il record di Schumi fosse raggiungibile, era un’ipotesi inconcepibile quando ha lasciato l’automobilismo. L’ha reso possibile il modo in cui si è evoluta la F.1: Alain Prost non è riuscito a prendere Juan Manuel Fangio a quota 5 titoli, ed erano gli Anni 80 e 90, ma Lewis ha agganciato Michael a 91 successi, un numero impressionante.
Stirling Moss was like Ayrton Senna: a great racing driver who gave his all
Photograph: Evening Standard/Getty Images I still like to remember Stirling Moss considering the nature of his craft. “Speed is tranquillity,” he said, and that summed up his approach. His passion was the art of driving and it absolutely made him one of the greats.
Formula 1, Damon Hill: "Hamilton un alieno, ha un talento infinito"
Formula 1 contenuto premium Il campione del mondo 1996 scrive per la Gazzetta: "Adatta lo stile all’auto per portarla al top. E il mondo della F.1 non l’ha snaturato" Damon Hill 31 dicembre - 0:50 - Milano Lewis è nato con un talento speciale, l’ha mostrato dal suo arrivo in F.1. Sembra lo sappia, ma nonostante questo è un filone che sta ancora esplorando per ricavarne qualcosa. Il grande talento lo porta a fare la differenza, come dimostra il confronto con il compagno di squadra.
Formula One reaction: Damon Hill on Lewis Hamilton
Damon Hill and Lewis Hamilton Sporting Life · Columnist Last Updated 21:01 · November 03, 2019 · 3 min read Lewis Hamilton was at the Autosport Awards when I became the world champion in 1996, so I have been aware of him for a long time. He came into Formula One very highly-rated, very talented, and the first black driver in the sport. He started winning straight away and nearly took the title in his first full season.
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