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An F1 champion has returned to Williams ahead of the 2026 season, 30 years on from their title victory.
Damon Hill, a former F1 champion, has returned to Williams ahead of the 2026 season, marking 30 years since his title win.
Williams, with a storied history, holds the record for seven drivers’ and nine constructors’ championships in Formula 1.
Hill, who achieved success with Williams in the 1990s, has come back as an ambassador after leaving the team in 1996.
Having secured the championship in 1996, Hill continues to be a pivotal part of Williams’ legacy, alongside his impressive pole positions and fastest laps.
As a British favorite, Hill’s return as an ambassador, alongside Jacques Villeneuve and Jamie Chadwick, strengthens Williams’ historical and future aspirations in F1.
Team Principal James Vowles praised Hill’s return, highlighting his championship win and his role in shaping Williams’ successful era.
