Damon Hill
Damon Hill returns to Williams as ambassador 30 years after title win
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Thirty years after clinching the Formula 1 world championship with Williams, Damon Hill is rejoining the team as an official ambassador for the 2026 season. The move comes shortly after Jenson Button departed the role for Aston Martin. Hill will join Jacques Villeneuve and Jamie Chadwick in the ambassadorial lineup.
Former Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has said he realised too late in his career how important it is for drivers to motivate and unite their teams.
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Damon Hill reflected on clinching his Formula 1 drivers' championship at Suzuka on October 13, 1996, during Williams' celebration at the recent Japanese Grand Prix. The Briton secured the title by nine points over teammate Jacques Villeneuve after a dominant season. Now a Williams ambassador, Hill shared memories of nerves, preparation, and the race's intensity.