Damon Hill has introduced his exit from the Sky Sports activities System 1 presenting roster forward of the 2024 season-ending triple-header.
The 1996 System 1 world champion had been a everlasting fixture on the Sky Sports activities group for the reason that broadcaster gained the rights to F1 from the BBC forward of the 2012 season.
Writing on social media, the 64-year-old mentioned: “It has been a improbable 13 years with Sky Sports activities F1 however all good issues come to an finish.
“I’ll miss essentially the most spectacular bunch of execs it has ever been my pleasure to have labored with. Wanting ahead to new challenges.”
The information was additionally confirmed by Sky Sports activities, as its F1 director Billy McGinty mentioned: “We thank Damon Hill for 13 unimaginable years with the Sky Sports activities F1 group.
“He has been an integral a part of our protection, bringing unparalleled perception, experience, and keenness to our broadcasts. His distinctive perspective, formed by his personal legendary racing profession, has entertained and excited followers worldwide. We want him all the very best in his subsequent chapter.”
Hill scored 22 grand prix wins in a profession that spanned stints at Brabham, Williams, Arrows and Jordan between 1992 and 1999.
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He was lately forced to deny that he had a “vendetta” against reigning champion Max Verstappen, after he criticised the Crimson Bull driver for his actions when battling Lando Norris on the Mexico Grand Prix.
Of the early-race transfer which pressured Norris to take avoiding motion by leaving the observe, Hill mentioned: “The second transfer was simply daft and Dick Dastardly stuff.
“He accelerated to the apex and drove Lando off the observe and Lando did not have many choices. That was foolish driving.”
Sky F1 presenters Naomi Schiff, Damon Hill, and Natalie Pinkham within the pit lane
Photograph by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Photographs
Hill’s farewell submit was shared with a pair of photos, one with driver turned commentator Martin Brundle, and one other with Johnny Herbert, who left the Sky Sports activities group on the finish of 2023 and has regularly held a driver steward function with the FIA this time period.
Reacting to the information, Bernie Collins – Aston Martin’s former technique engineer and half of the present Sky line-up – wrote: “I’ll personally miss you immensely! I’ve liked working with you over these previous two seasons. Thanks for all of the help. See you quickly!”
F1TV broadcaster Will Buxton added: “Your perception was all the time distinctive, deep and provoking. A giant loss for the good group at Sky, however ceaselessly grateful the world was in a position to profit from the various classes of your profession and your life. And, personally, grateful that over the previous 13 years my hero grew to become my buddy.”
