F1 Beyond The Grid: Damon Hill's 2026 Interview
In this Legends episode of the F1: Beyond The Grid podcast, 1996 World Champion Damon Hill joins Tom Clarkson to revisit his dramatic title-winning campaign 30 years ago.
He reflects on a season that saw him win four of the opening five races, all while learning he'd been dropped by Williams at the end of the year—news that broke while he was still fighting for the championship.
Hill also opens up about the fierce on-track rivalry with Michael Schumacher that shaped his approach heading into 1996.
He explains why he ultimately turned down an offer from McLaren, despite the team's appeal, revealing that the way negotiations were handled made him feel unwelcome—a feeling he was determined not to repeat after his experience with Williams.
