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.
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.
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1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill described the Japanese Grand Prix as entertaining and tactical under the new 2026 regulations. He highlighted the strategic elements like battery management that have added interest to the races. Hill praised McLaren driver Oscar Piastri's strong performance at Suzuka.