Curiosidades

Is the only driver in history to win the world's three most prestigious motor races: Monaco GP, Indy 500 and Le Mans.

Wins: Monaco Grand Prix (1963, 1964, 1965, 1968 and 1969); Indianapolis 500 (1966) and 24 Hours Le Mans (1972).

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1968 for his services to motor sports.

Father of Damon Hill OBE, Brigitte Hill, and Samantha Hill.

Owned his own F1 team Embassy Hill (from 1973-1975).

Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: Lotus (1958 (8 GPs)-1959 (7 GPs), 1967 (11 GPs)-1968 (12 GPs)-1969 (10 GPs)), BRM (1960 (8 GPs)-1961 (8 GPs)-1962 (9 GPs)-1963 (10 GPs)-1964 (10 GPs)-1965 (10 GPs)-1966 (9 GPs)), Rob Walker (1970 (11 GPs)), Brabham (1971 (11 GPs)-1972 (12 GPs)) and Embassy Racing (1973 (12 GPs)-1974 (15 GPs)-1975 (2 GPs)). He started 175 Grands Prix, 14 Wins, 13 Pole Positions, 10 Fastests Laps, 36 Podiums and 289 Points.

Worked as a mechanic for Colin Chapman at Team Lotus before becoming a driver in his own right. He won two World Chamionships, in 1962 for BRM and in 1968 for Lotus.

Father of Damon Hill.

His son Damon won the 1996 Formula 1 World Championship. This pair made history as the first father and son to win World Championships in Formula 1.