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Damon Hill’s near-victory for Arrows in 1997 might just be the most amazing moment in Hungarian Grand Prix history. But how did it happen?
Yamaha’s partnership with Lola in Formula E marks the return of the MotoGP giant to car racing after its last F1 campaign in 1997. Despite a mixed history in F1, Yamaha had a remarkable performance with Damon Hill at the 1997 Hungarian Grand Prix. The Bring Back V10s podcast delves into this astonishing race, where Hill almost secured a historic victory for Arrows. Hill’s move to Arrows in 1996 was unexpected, but he saw potential in the team’s prospects with new boss Tom Walkinshaw and Bridgestone tires. In Hungary, Hill’s outstanding performance in the Arrows car led him to an impressive position before a clutch component failure dashed his chances of victory, handing the win to Jacques Villeneuve. Five key factors behind this near victory were discussed in the podcast, shedding light on the strategic and technical elements that shaped the outcome of the race.
