Video: Damon Hill’s unconventional journey to the top

In this episode of The Tyrrell Shed Interviews, Hill reflects on the moments that shaped his journey, from his earliest memories spent with his father in his workshops, to the extraordinary path that led him to the very top of the sport.

Festival of Speed

Damon Hill is coming to the Festival of Speed

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The familiar atmosphere of the Tyrrell Shed sparked memories of those formative days, and Hill opened up on everything from his time at Brabham and his unexpected promotion to Williams alongside triple World Champion Alain Prost, to the intense battles that defined the mid-1990s — his rivalry with Michael Schumacher, and the campaign that finally delivered his World Championship triumph.

On the 30^th anniversary of his success, Hill will be venerated at the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard for an emotional reunion with his championship-winning Williams FW18. We can’t wait to see the reunited pair climb the Goodwood Hill, before he appears for a Balcony celebration on the Saturday. Before that, though, our latest interview is the perfect chance to hear Damon Hill tell his story in his own words.

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