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But Damon Hill discovered a softer side to Michael Schumacher after retiring
Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill experienced a fierce rivalry with Michael Schumacher, which began in the mid-1990s.
The rivalry intensified after the retirements of Nigel Mansell and Alain Prost, as well as the tragic death of Ayrton Senna in 1994.
Schumacher clinched titles in 1994 and 1995 with Benetton, while Hill secured his only championship in 1996 with Williams.
Their rivalry peaked with dramatic incidents like the 1994 Australian Grand Prix, and Hill later revealed Schumacher’s ruthless competitiveness.
Since retiring, Hill has shared insights into the complex personality of Schumacher and his own experiences in F1.
Schumacher’s life took a drastic turn after a skiing accident in 2013, leaving him out of the public eye with updates on his health kept private.
