Damon Hill to Mark 30‑Year World Championship Anniversary at Goodwood

Damon Hill, the 1996 Formula 1 World Champion, will be honored at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 11, marking the 30‑year anniversary of his title. The event will feature a run of the Williams cars that defined his championship and a balcony interview at Goodwood House.

Why it matters:

• Hill’s 1996 title remains one of Britain’s most beloved F1 triumphs; a 30‑year anniversary offers a rare chance to reflect on that era.
• Goodwood’s Festival of Speed is a premier venue where historic F1 machinery meets modern fans, boosting the sport’s heritage appeal.
• Hill’s patronage since the inaugural 1993 event highlights the symbiotic relationship between former champions and the festival.

The details:

• Date & venue – Saturday 11 July, Goodwood House balcony, during the Festival of Speed (9‑12 July) at the Goodwood estate, West Sussex.
• Cars on display – Williams FW18, FW19 and other classics that carried Hill to the 1996 title will run the hill climb.
• Hill’s comments – “Goodwood has always been a special place for my family; celebrating my championship here feels like coming home.”
• Duke of Richmond’s note – The Duke praised Hill as “one of Britain’s most enduringly popular World Champions” and highlighted his three‑decade support of the event.
• Patronage – Hill has attended every Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival since 1993, often helping promote other drivers and historic cars.

What's next:

• The festival continues through 12 July, featuring live hill‑climb runs, a historic car parade and the Goodwood Revival later in August.
• Hill is expected to appear at the Goodwood Revival, further cementing his role as an ambassador for British motorsport heritage.
• Fans can anticipate more commemorative displays as other 30‑year milestones (e.g., Jacques Villeneuve’s 1997 title) approach in future festivals.