Formula 1 commemorates Damon Hill's 1996 championship season
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Damon Hill’s 1996 World Championship is being commemorated this year, marking its 30th anniversary. The feature includes insights from Hill himself, reflecting on his journey to becoming a Formula 1 champion and overcoming challenges. The discussion covers Hill's lineage as the son of two-time champion Graham Hill and his successful campaign with the Williams FW18, recognized as the dominant car of that season. As part of the celebration, Formula1.com is releasing a two-part feature detailing Hill's experiences and achievements during that remarkable year.
- •2026 marks 30 years since Damon Hill's championship win.
- •Hill reflects on his experiences in a two-part feature.
- •He was the son of two-time champion Graham Hill.
- •Hill drove the dominant Williams FW18 during the season.
- •The feature aims to celebrate his legacy in Formula 1.
"F1.com Senior Editor Greg Stuart looks back at Damon Hill’s title-winning season, 30 years on.
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