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Damon Hill says he rejected the chance to become Michael Schumacher’s teammate at Ferrari.
1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill turned down the opportunity to drive for Ferrari because he didn’t want to be a number two driver to Michael Schumacher.
Despite receiving a “very generous offer” from Ferrari, Hill prioritized being in the best car with the best chance of success.
Hill recounted a meeting with Jean Todt where he was informed he would have to be Michael Schumacher’s teammate as the second driver.
Ultimately, Hill decided to decline the offer, realizing it was one he had to refuse rather than accept.
After retiring from F1 in 1999, Hill transitioned to punditry work, first with Sky Sports F1 and then joining the BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and analysis team in 2024.
