F1 Explains: racing in the 1990s, snitching on Schumacher + unusual F1 records - with Damon Hill

F1 Explains: racing in the 1990s, snitching on Schumacher + unusual F1 records - with Damon Hill

July 9, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

Damon Hill discusses his F1 career, including his championship win, reporting Schumacher, and unusual records in a live episode at the British Grand Prix.

How has F1 changed since Damon Hill won the World Championship? What happened to make him report rival Michael Schumacher to the stewards? Why does he share an unusual car number record? 30 years after his title-winning season, Damon joins Christian Hewgill on stage at the British Grand Prix to answer these questions and more from F1 Explains listeners. Lyndsey from Maine and Toby from Manchester ask Damon about making his F1 debut relatively late in life, and what his former team Williams need to do to return to the front of the grid. F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix Special guest Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Reserve Driver F1 Fanzone Stage | 1025 am | Friday 17th July Send questions to F1Explains@F1.com - we could make you part of the show Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid - including Damon Hill Expert race previews and reviews - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed

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Host: Christian Hewgill

Guest: Damon Hill

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Organizations: Williams, Red Bull Racing

Places: Maine, Manchester, British Grand Prix, Belgian Grand Prix

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