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Team boss Frank Williams, whose cars took Hamilton's compatriots Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell to the world title, joined the chorus of admiration after the weekend. I thought after we got rid of Michael (Schumacher), now we've got a chance again, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The Tiger Woods of Racing Apr 13, 2007
"He's not only good he's exceptionally good," says Damon Hill, Formula One World Champion in 1996 and now president of the British Racing Drivers' Club ... Damon Hill was the last British driver to take the world crown. (Time.com)
Kimi all set to roar Ferrari ace Apr 12, 2007
The British media, without a world champion since Damon Hill in 1996 and hungry for success, have already gone into overdrive. Hamilton joins grand prix greats, declared the Daily Telegraph in a front page headline on Monday after his exceptional drive in Sepang where he overtook both Ferraris off the line and then kept them behind him like an old hand. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton adds more excitement to F1 with explosive drive Apr 3, 2007
Hamilton is also the first F1 debutant to finish on the podium since Jacques Villenueve's second-place finish to Williams teammate Damon Hill in Australia in 1996. It takes a world champion to recognise one and Karamjit Singh, the most successful Malaysian driver on the international motor-racing scene thus far, sees Hamilton as someone who can hack it in the big league. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Verwoerd's F1 view: Civil war Mar 29, 2007
Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve at Williams did not provide any sparks (mostly Michael Schumacher and Hill did, or Schumacher and Villeneuve, driving for rival teams), although Eddie Irvine did have some unflattering things to say about Schumacher after the Ulstermans departure from Ferrari following the 1999 season. FORMULA ONE WEEK. (iAfrica.com)
Big step for Silverstone revamp Mar 23, 2007
Races in the Middle and Far East are becoming more and more attractive, and, with the British race only secured until 2009, BRDC president and former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill conceded the race was "hanging in the balance.". The BRDC are hoping if the idea is approved by the relevant authorities, it will help provide the finances required to redevelop the circuit and guarantee its place on the calendar beyond 2009. (iAfrica.com)
Alonso aims to take McLaren to the top Mar 15, 2007
Melbourne will also see the debut of an exciting new talent in Briton Lewis Hamilton, the first black Formula One driver, who has already been tipped as a likely race winner by compatriot and former champion Damon Hill. It is difficult to absorb it and realise that I am going to be making my Formula One debut, the 22-year-old said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Button dismisses Hills Honda swipe Mar 14, 2007
TOKYO: Britain's Jenson Button has shrugged off comments made by former world champion Damon Hill urging him to leave Honda if he wants a Formula One world title. It's very easy to say those sorts of things from the outside, Button told a news conference in Tokyo on Monday ahead of this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hill advises Button to leave Honda for title bid Mar 9, 2007
LONDON: Former Formula One world champion Damon Hill has told fellow-Briton Jenson Button he should quit Honda if he wants to lift the drivers' title. I don't believe Honda will be a championship-winning team this year, Hill, champion in 1996, was quoted saying in The Daily Telegraph on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Damon Hill backs Hamilton Mar 7, 2007
Damon Hill is convinced Lewis Hamilton is ready to follow in his footsteps and become the next British Formula 1 world champion. It is 11 years since British Racing Drivers' Club president Hill captured his world title with Williams, with further British success now long overdue. (iAfrica.com)
Button tight-lipped on title hopes Mar 6, 2007
But the truth is, Button may never have a better opportunity than over the coming nine months if he is to become the first Briton since Damon Hill 11 years ago to win motorsport's most-coveted prize. This year is undoubtedly a transitional one for Formula 1 when you consider the changes that have transpired since the curtain came down on the 2006 campaign at Interlagos in October. (iAfrica.com)
Button sees bright future Jan 23, 2007
The legions of F1 fans desperate for the first British world champion since Damon Hill in 1996 have heard it all before, of course, but this time there is more reason than ever to believe that Button has finally come of age. ALSO IN THIS SECTION. (TimesOnline)
Back-seat drivers| Jan 18, 2007
And Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill are unlikely to offer their services. Honda. (iAfrica.com)
Young guns usher in new era for Formula One Jan 8, 2007
Coulthard, 35, is now the old man of Formula One, remarkable considering Britains last two champions Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell were 36 and 39 respectively when they collected their titles. Fifty years ago, the Scot would have been a comparative youngster. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Who's who in Big Bruv house FINALLY the famous doors open again and we've got a who's who on the contestants Jan 4, 2007
His hobbies include racing and Damon Hill is one of his closest friends. Have Your Say. (The Sun Newspaper Online, UK -- News)
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