Damon Hill is a former Formula 1 World Champion and here is more about his personal life and net worth
Damon Hill was born two years before his father Graham Hill won his first driving Championship. The Hills lived in London and were close friends with Stirling Moss, Jim Clark, John Surtees and Jackie Stewart. Read more about the Top 50 Richest F1 Drivers Of All Time.
Hill created a legacy of his own after his father Graham, and established himself as one of the greats of the sport.
Damon Hill Facts
| Birth Place | London, United Kingdom |
| Father’s Name | Graham Hill |
| Mother’s Name | Bette Hill |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Net Worth | $30 million. |
| Salary | $5 million |
| Age | 64 |
| Date of Birth | 17 September 1960 |
| Height (cm) | 1.82m (5′ 10″) |
| Weight (kg) | 76.5 kg |
| Nationality | British |
| F1 Debut | 1992 |
| Teams | Brabham, Williams, Arrows, Jordan |
| F1 Race Wins | 22 |
| F1 Pole Positions | 20 |
| F1 Championship Wins | 1 |
| F1 podiums | 42 |
| Wife | Susan George |
| Endorsements | Etihad Airways, Ricoh, AGV (Helmet Manufacturer), Cellnet |
Hill’s father passed away unfortunately in an air crash on 29 November 1975. The incident fueled more motivation in Hill to achieve the dream of his father. Graham Hill won the title in 1962 and 1968.
His father is the only driver ever to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport – winning the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship. Damon Hill is also an author and some of his published works are, Watching the Wheels, Lights Out Full Throttle, and Through the Eyes of Damon Hill. He has written these in a short time.
Damon Hill Net Worth and Salary
When he won the title at Williams, his salary was quoted at £6m, but took a paycut when he signed for the Arrows. His contract with Jordan was significantly lesser at £5m, but he made a lot of wealth in his career from 1992 to 1999. As of 2024, Damon Hill has an estimated net worth of $30 million. He earned more than $10 million during his F1 days and the inflation will be higher now.
Hill signed deals with American bank MBNA, Cellnet, Harrods and Italian watch company Lucien Rochat. He now works as the part of the Sky Sports F1 broadcasting team. Damon Hill shared his insights, ideas, and strategies on the show.
Damon Hill F1 career
Hill became a test driver for the title winning Williams team in 1992, which was his first entry into Formula 1. He went from strength to strength winning 22 races out of 106 in his career. In 1993, at the age of 33 , Damon won three F1 races and finished third overall. His performances were exceptional and Damon Hill quickly rose to fame.
In 1996, by winning eight of the 16 races he won his first World Championship and became the first-son duo to win the World Championship.
With a lot of controversy surround Hill and his teammate Jacques Villeneuve, he was removed from the team and replaced by Heinz-Harald Frentzen. He endured a disappointing season in 1997 at Arrows, then moved to Jordan, where he secured the team’s maiden Formula One victory in the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix. He eventually retired in 1999.
Damon Hill Personal Life
Hill is married to Susan George and they have four children together. The names of their kids are Oliver Joshua, Tabitha and Rosie.
Hill married George in 1988 and have been together ever since. Her estimated net worth is £22.5million. in 2024, he is training hard to participate in the L’Etape du Tour event in France and this will also help him to collect funds for the Neuro UK Fundraiser. Damon Hill also invested in the synthetic fuels company.
Damon Hill endorsements
Hill was popular in the United Kingdom and was getting a decent salary through endorsements. He was signed to Etihad Airways, Ricoh, AGV (Helmet Manufacturer), Cellnet among others in his career. His yearly endorsement deals were valued at $1m.
Hill is now part of Sky’s team where he is an analyst for the F1 2021 season along with Jenson Button and others in the team.
Damon Hill FAQs
| What is the age and date of birth of Damon Hill ? |
| Damon Hill is 64 years old and was born on 17 September 1960 |
| What is the net worth of Damon Hill ? |
| Damon Hill has a net worth of $30 million. |
| What brands endorse Damon Hill? |
| Damon Hill has endorsement deals with Etihad Airways, Ricoh, AGV (Helmet Manufacturer), Cellnet |
| What is the nationality of Damon Hill? |
| Damon Hill is of British nationality. |
| Where was Damon Hill born? |
| Damon Hill was born in London, United Kingdom |
| Who is the wife of Damon Hill? |
| He is married to Susie George |
| How many F1 titles has Damon Hill won? |
| Damon Hill has won one F1 title. |
| Damon Hill drove for which F1 team? |
| Damon Hill drove for Brabham, Williams, Arrows, Jordan |
| When did Damon Hill make his F1 debut? |
| Damon Hill made his F1 debut in 1992 |
| Who is the father of Damon Hill? |
| Graham Hill is the father of Damon Hill |
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