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On This Day: Damon Hill wins 1996 F1 title at Suzuka
Original: On This Day: Hill claims emotional championship victory for Williams at Suzuka | Briefs Hill wins 1996 title as Williams
On this day in 1996, Damon Hill clinched the Formula 1 world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, driving for Williams. It was an emotional triumph, as Williams had already decided to replace Hill for the following season, meaning he won the title in his final race for the team that made him champion.
Why now: The anniversary of Hill's championship win is being remembered, including the bittersweet circumstances of his departure from Williams.
Damon HillWilliamsSuzukaFormula 1Japanese Grand Prix
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- On This Day: Hill claims emotional championship victory for Williams at Suzuka | Briefs Hill wins 1996 title as Williams show him the door F1 · racefans@feedsin.space
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