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Hill departs Sky F1 punditry function after 13 years
Formula 1

Hill departs Sky F1 punditry function after 13 years

By Miles Cooper November 15, 2024
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Damon Hill has introduced his exit from the Sky Sports activities Method 1 presenting roster forward of the 2024 season-ending triple-header.

The 1996 Method 1 world champion had been a everlasting fixture on the Sky Sports activities staff 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 implausible 13 years with Sky Sports activities F1 however all good issues come to an finish.

“I’ll miss probably the most spectacular bunch of execs it has ever been my pleasure to have labored with. Wanting ahead to new challenges.”

 

Hill scored 22 grand prix wins in a profession that spanned stints at Brabham, Williams, Arrows and Jordan between 1992 and 1999.

He was just lately compelled to disclaim that he had a “vendetta” towards reigning champion Max Verstappen, after he criticised the Purple Bull driver for his actions when battling Lando Norris on the Mexico Grand Prix.

Of the early-race transfer which compelled 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.”

Hill departs Sky F1 punditry function after 13 years

Sky F1 presenters Naomi Schiff, Damon Hill, and Natalie Pinkham within the pit lane

Picture by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Pictures

Hill’s farewell put up was shared with a pair of pictures, one with driver-turned-commentator Martin Brundle, and one other with Johnny Herbert, who left the Sky Sports activities staff on the finish of 2023 and has often 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 cherished working with you over these previous two seasons. Thanks for all of the assist. See you quickly!”

F1TV broadcaster Will Buxton added: “Your perception was at all times distinctive, deep and provoking. An enormous loss for the good staff at Sky, however eternally grateful the world was in a position to profit from the numerous classes of your profession and your life. And, personally, grateful that over the previous 13 years my hero grew to become my good friend.”

 

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