BBC win Formula One rights from ITV Mar 20, 2008
ITV have broadcast the sport in Britain since the start of the 1997 season, when Briton Damon Hill was Formula One champion. The BBC said that the deal covered all platforms and will see Formula One broadcast on the BBC sport Web site as well as on radio and television. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Formula One and the 2008 season preview - part four Mar 15, 2008
CHRISTOPHER CLAREY: As you bring up Nakajima and Rosberg, I would be interested, as a general sports fan, in your thoughts about why in F1 the sons of famous drivers often succeed in being great themselves -- Jacques Villeneuve, Damon Hill -- while it is so rare in other sports. JOE SAWARD: Sons of famous fathers get doors opened more easily for them. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Australian GP: track guide Mar 15, 2008
Jacques Villeneuve took pole position here on his debut in 1996, but Damon Hill won the race to kickstart a successful world-championship campaign. How techies see it. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Williams celebrate past but focus on future Mar 5, 2008
" Williams have run a series of liveries in pre-season testing, celebrating their anniversary and highlighting their record in figures -- 233,787 km raced, 34,651 km led, 2,552.5 points scored, 129 fastest laps, 125 pole positions, 113 victories and so on. One of them carried handwritten messages from the seven champions -- Australian Alan Jones, Finland's Keke Rosberg, Brazilian Nelson Piquet, France's Alain Prost, Canadian Jacques Villeneuve and Britons Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill. "I was the... (International Herald Tribune)
Famous Formula One Corners Mar 1, 2008
Michael Schumacher, Jacques Villeneuve and Damon Hill all hit the wall in the same race in 1999. The wall also mockingly has the slogan Bienvenue au Qu;bec on it, which means, "Welcome to Quebec". (Suite101.com)
Hamilton's 45M deal makes him best paid Brit driver ever Jan 19, 2008
The Grand Prix sensation rocketed past the earnings of legends Nigel Mansell, Jackie Stewart and Damon Hill to move close to the very top of the sport's pay scales. Only Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso, who have won world titles, earn more. (Mirror.co.uk)
McLaren decide on humiliating course of Dec 14, 2007
The FIA denied that it had let McLaren off the hook or that recent criticism by leading figures in the sport among them Sir Jackie Stewart, Damon Hill and Martin Brundle that it was conducting a witch-hunt against McLaren had weakened its resolve. It said that the huge fine levied against the team, and the decision to throw them out of this year s constructors championship, was vindicated by the latest disclosures and that it did not wish to damage the sport by going ahead with more sanctions. (Times Online)
Hamilton reminds me of Ayrton Dec 3, 2007
Senna also presented Hamilton with the 'British Competition Driver of the Year' award while Damon Hill, Britain's last F1 champion in 1996, handed him the 'Rookie of the Year' award for the second season in a row. "I'm a bit speechless actually," Hamilton said after embracing Senna, whose brother was the Briton's own boyhood hero until the Brazilian died at Imola in 1994. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1 Star Hamilton Describes 'Rollercoaster Ride' Oct 30, 2007
I've also had Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill drive for me. I have to say Hamilton is above those, just. (Sky News)
* Hamilton sets fastest time at Interlagos Oct 21, 2007
A title would make Hamilton the first British F1 champion since Damon Hill in 1996. Hamilton impressed everyone by putting together a record-breaking streak of nine consecutive podiums to start his rookie season, finishing in the top-two spots in six of his first seven races. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Formula One sensation is going places fast Oct 21, 2007
It's a Boys Own fairytale story, Britain's last world champion Damon Hill said last month. He has overcome all the obstacles that may have been put in his way since he came to people's attention at a very young age. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rookie Lewis Hamilton needs strong finish in Brazil to capture F1 title Oct 20, 2007
The rookie said he is much calmer entering the Brazilian GP. A title would make Hamilton the first British F1 champion since Damon Hill in 1996. I feel a bit more relaxed this weekend, quite a bit more relaxed than I did at the last race, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Alonso may have last laugh Oct 20, 2007
What marks him out is he very clearly has an enormous amount of fight in him, 1996 champion Damon Hill said last year. Alonso has a magic touch, he entertains friends and family with card tricks and sleight-of-hand, and is an accomplished mimic and passionate Real Madrid football supporter. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rare trio taking shot at F1 crown in final race Oct 19, 2007
Mansell finally won the title in 1992 and Damon Hill was another English champion in 1996. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Close race is winning formula for F1 finale Oct 19, 2007
Not only would he be the first Englishman to win the international championship since Damon Hill in 1996 as well as the first rookie world champion, Hamilton at 22 years, nine months and two days would become the youngest champion. Teammate Alonso was just over 24 when he won his first championship in 2005. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
1986 was last time 3 drivers had shot for title in final race Oct 18, 2007
Mansell finally won the title in 1992 and Damon Hill was another English champion in 1996. Here is a quick look at the other seven times the title went to the final race with three drivers in contention. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Thrilling F1 season reaches climax in Brazilian GP with three drivers chasing title Oct 17, 2007
Hamilton, trying to become the first British driver to win the title since Damon Hill in 1996, is coming off a disappointing performance in China, running off the track in a mistake that cost him the chance of clinching the championship. Alonso was second in that race, and what was a comfortable 12-point lead for Hamilton was cut to four. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Nakajima joins elite club of fathers and sons Oct 11, 2007
Other fathers and sons in F1 included Graham and Damon Hill, Gillles and Jacques Villeneuve, Wilson and Christian Fittipaldi, Mario and Michael Andretti, Keke and Nico Roseberg, and Jack and David Brabham. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton keeps his cool Oct 4, 2007
One more victory, following on from his stunning performance at a wet Fuji in Japan last weekend, would be enough for Hamilton to emerge as Britain's ninth world champion and first since Damon Hill in 1996. However the rookie, the first black driver who has introduced a new audience to the glamour sport while astonishing paddock regulars with his poise and performances, is taking nothing for granted. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Formula One: Drivers fight to curb road rage Aug 25, 2007
Damon Hill lost the victory at the Hungaroring in 1997 in the final lap, after his car broke down. But drivers also create a psychological tool out of that to prepare for all eventualities. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Report: Agent confirms Billups to stay Jul 8, 2007
Auto racing Hamilton wins British Grand Prix pole Lewis Hamilton moved a step closer to becoming the first Englishman since Damon Hill in 1994 to win the British Grand Prix, taking the pole position for his first Formula One race in his homeland. Hamilton had the fastest lap of 1 minute 19. (Boston Globe)
Hamilton swoops late to grab pole Jul 8, 2007
"I came across the line and I could hear the crowd," said Hamilton, the first black driver to win a race and now the first British driver on pole at Silverstone since former champion Damon Hill with Williams in 1996. "I don't know if they could hear me but I was screaming just as loud as them.". (CNN -- International)
Auto Racing Notebook: Busch wins Busch race on risky move Jul 8, 2007
Lewis Hamilton moved a big step closer to becoming the first Englishman since Damon Hill in 1994 to win the British Grand Prix. Hamilton took the pole position for his first Formula One race in his homeland, and later attributed his success to the support of the crowd in Silverstone, England. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Racing prodigy on track to earn a billion dollars Jul 7, 2007
"We need a world champion. We've not had one since Damon Hill [in 1996], so it's time we had one and Lewis has all the right ingredients to do it.". . (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Lewis for 2007 title Hill Jun 27, 2007
Former world champion Damon Hill has predicted that Lewis Hamilton will win the 2007 Drivers' Championship although the rookie will face a fierce battle from his McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso. "My tip is Lewis. I think he has got the wind behind him somehow," Hill said during a press conference on Tuesday. (iAfrica.com)
Hamilton keeps eyes on road Jun 20, 2007
" Feted in the US as the first black driver to win a grand prix, Hamilton returns home as the best British title prospect in years. The last Britons to follow up their maiden win with another were Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell, world champions in 1996 and 1992 respectively. "To come in I didn't expect anything but I hoped to do well and do a solid job and start reasonably well in the season and to build upon it and keep learning on a steep learning curve," Hamilton said. "I hoped maybe I would... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gary Younge: Made in Stevenage Jun 16, 2007
British champions Britain's last champion was Damon Hill in 1996. Cars Giuseppe Farina won the first F1 in 1950 in an Alpha Romeo. (Guardian Unlimited)
Hamilton gunning for F1 drivers title Jun 13, 2007
Former world champion Damon Hill, the last Briton to win in Canada, believes that Hamilton has the ability to achieve his driver's title ambitions. He may be young and in his first season, but this guy is the real deal. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
British media heap praises on their new hero Jun 13, 2007
LONDON: Britain's last Formula One world champion Damon Hill sang the praises of Lewis Hamilton after the rookie's stunning first win in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. The front pages of most of the country's newspapers also hailed the 22-year-old McLaren driver, who topped the podium in his sixth start in Formula One. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton eyes title challenge Jun 12, 2007
Former World Champion Damon Hill, the last Briton to win in Canada, believes that Hamilton has the ability to achieve his driver's title ambitions. "He may be young and in his first season, but this guy is the real deal. If you're good enough in this sport, you're old enough and boy is Lewis good enough," Hill said. (iAfrica.com)
Sport Monthly Jun 3, 2007
I've never seen a rookie as good as him,' says Damon Hill. Nobody has. (Guardian Unlimited)
FIA investigating Monaco GP result May 30, 2007
In 1994 Williams used team orders to help Damon Hill s championship challenge when David Coulthard moved out of the way for him to win at Monza. In Australia in 1996 Williams again ordered one of its drivers, this time Jacques Villeneuve, to move over to help Hill win another race. (Suite101.com)
* Lewis Hamilton learns to handle celebrity status May 12, 2007
There hasn't been a British Formula One champion since Damon Hill in 1996 -- two years before Hamilton signed up to race karts for McLaren. Three-time champion Jackie Stewart thinks Hamilton is likely to end the jinx, though Hamilton said the championship wasn't his main focus. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix Preview May 9, 2007
1994 Damon Hill, Williams-Renault, 1:36:14 ... Alain Prost dominated for Williams in '93, ahead of Senna, and in '94, Damon Hill helped make the team smile again after Ayrton's death, taking the win, with Schumacher second. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamilton: I can be a winner this season May 6, 2007
Britain's most recent Formula One champions, Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell, are among a chorus hailing Hamilton as a future champion. The first win definitely gives added confidence, 1992 champion Mansell told the weekly Autosport magazine this week. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
- The Guardian profile: Formula 1's Lewis Hamilton Apr 20, 2007
Hamilton's debut, and his feat in becoming the first driver to finish in the top three in his first three races, has sparked a level of interest in F1 unseen in the UK since the mid 1990s when Damon Hill won Britain's last world championship. Mark Sharman, head of ITV Sport which broadcasts F1, is convinced he is the most exciting sportsman in Britain. (Guardian Unlimited)
Hamilton can be the greatest F1 driver, says McLaren boss Apr 19, 2007
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)
Schuey regrets broadside on Villeneuve Dec 9, 2006
It was not the first time Schumacher had caused a storm with his win-at-all-costs attitude as Britain's Damon Hill discovered in 1994 when Schumacher collided into his car at the Australian Grand Prix. Both drivers were forced to retire handing Schumacher the driver's title. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Schumi regrets Villeneuve move Dec 8, 2006
It was not the first time Schumacher had caused a storm with his win-at-all-costs attitude as Great Britain's Damon Hill discovered in 1994 when Schumacher collided into his car at the Australian Grand Prix. Both drivers were forced to retire handing Schumacher the driver's title. (iAfrica.com)
Silverstone turns down share proposal Nov 10, 2006
Rolt was hardly optimistic about the long-term prospects for Silverstone and the British Grand Prix after 2009 and made the point that the BRDC, a club of racing drivers whose president is Damon Hill, is struggling in the invidious position of running a treasured national sporting event without government funding while competing with new tracks abroad backed by public funds. He offered little comfort to British fans for the future of grand prix racing at Silverstone. (London Times Online)
Scissors at the ready, Mrs Bazza Oct 28, 2006
Damon Hill on his old sparring partner, Schumacher: "I believe Michael has taken a slightly cynical approach to the sport, which has been bad for it and bad for us watching it.". Schumacher's wife, Corinna puts things into perspective: "That we're all going to go home healthy, that nothing happened in all these years and that we got away with just the one broken leg.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hail Alonso the next Schu Oct 24, 2006
Its too early to call him legendary, but he has that shine to him, said the 1996 world champion Briton Damon Hill. He certainly has the ability. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Schumacher says he can't wait for his Sunday finale Oct 19, 2006
At the same time thousands came to Heathrow to welcome the British second-place finisher Damon Hill. Schumacher was elected German Sportsman of the Year just twice, in 1995 and 2004. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ferrari will play fair - Flavio Oct 19, 2006
In 1994, he collided with Briton Damon Hill and with Canadian Jacques Villeneuve three years later, but this is of no concern to Briatore. "Michael is very professional and if he is involved in any accidents, then he loses the title anyway," said Briatore. (iAfrica.com)
Renaults Briatore rules out any dirty tricks at season finale Oct 17, 2006
Briatore shrugged off concern about the German's record of colliding with rivals in previous title deciders notably with unlucky Briton Damon Hill in 1994 and victorious Canadian Jacques Villeneuve in 1997. I believe that Michael is a very professional driver and any accident he is involved in then he loses the championship anyway, Briatore told a news conference in Amsterdam to announce financial giant ING's three-year title sponsorship of the champions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hill warns Alonso of Schuey threat Oct 10, 2006
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Former champion Damon Hill has warned Renault's Fernando Alonso to watch out for Michael Schumacher, even if the German has publicly ruled out his chances of winning the F1 title. "Michael said he's not thinking about the championship now, that's baloney. He never gives up," the Briton, champion with Williams in 1996, told the BBC on Monday. (CNN -- International)
Alonso warned to watch out for Schumi Oct 10, 2006
Damon Hill, who won the Formula 1 drivers title in 1996, has warned Fernando Alonso to keep an eye on Michael Schumacher. The former champion's comments come after the German Ferrari driver publicly conceded his title to the Renault driver. (iAfrica.com)
Michael Schumacher, Planning Retirement, Closes in on Eighth F-1 Title Sep 11, 2006
He won his first of two titles for Benetton in 1994, pushing closest rival Damon Hill off the track in the final race of the season in Adelaide, Australia. Leading the standings by a point, Schumacher crashed into a wall before coming back into Hill's path. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Goodbye or good riddance: King Schumacher calls it quits » Sep 11, 2006
Schumacher made sure of the title beating Damon Hill by just one point, but only after an accident at the last race in Australia where the two men collided. He defended the title in 1995 before switching to Ferrari, winning three races in his first season in a car dogged by poor reliability and sluggish handling. (Hindustan Times, India)
`The man who defined F1' Sep 11, 2006
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Best wasn't always most popular Sep 11, 2006
In Germany, the interest will fall off," Lauda predicted. When he began his career at Benetton, the Germans became Benetton fans. When he switched to Ferrari, they dumped the blue colors and put on the Ferrari red. Once a fringe sport, Formula One became hugely popular in Germany, with expensive VIP lounges and hundreds of thousands of fans attending racing weekends. Schumacher remained popular even when he moved to Switzerland to avoid Germany's high taxes. But he would never be an icon... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
