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It’s not often F1 champions are handed trophies after they retire – but this particular person is still being honoured for their career!
Damon Hill received the Lifetime Achievement award from Motorsport UK for his successful F1 career. Hill, who spent most of his nine seasons in F1 at Williams, won his only F1 title during that time. He started his F1 journey with Brabham in 1992 before moving to Williams in the following year. Throughout his time at Williams, he consistently contended at the front, narrowly missing out on the championship in 1994. Hill eventually clinched the F1 title in 1996, emulating his father’s success. Following spells at Arrows and Jordan, Hill retired from F1 after the 1999 season but has since remained active in motorsport, including as a Sky F1 pundit since 2012. This recognition from Motorsport UK follows in the footsteps of Nigel Mansell, the previous awardee and fellow F1 champion, highlighting Hill’s enduring impact on the sport.
