Williams Formula 1 legend Damon Hill is to headline the team’s participation in this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, being reunited with his World Championship-winning car.
Hill, who has recently rejoined the Grove-based squad as an ambassador, will get back behind the wheel of his FW18, in which he won eight of the 16 races that season.
In doing so, it gave Hill his Drivers’ title, making him the first son of a World Champion – Graham Hill – to become World Champion himself.
In a statement released by Williams, Team Principal James Vowles said: “Goodwood is an incredibly special event that showcases the best of British motorsport, and it’s an honour to be taking on the hillclimb alongside Damon, Jamie and Luke this year.
“To see Damon reunited with the FW18 as we mark 30 years since his World Drivers’ Championship is hugely meaningful for the team and for motorsport fans.
“Moments like these bring together our past, present and future, and that’s something we’re proud to celebrate.”
Hill, who spent four seasons with Williams, taking 21 of his 22 career wins with the team, said: “I am delighted and very excited to be reunited with my championship-winning FW18 and Williams who made it all possible at this summer’s Festival of Speed.
“To see the car return to Goodwood 30 years later, and to share that moment with the fans, is truly amazing.
Thanks to the team at Grove for their work in getting the FW18 back on track. I’m looking forward to getting back behind the wheel!”
Vowles will also get behind the wheel of the all-conquering car, which scored another four victories that season via Jacques Villeneuve.
Williams’ current reserve driver and Super Formula entrant, Luke Browning, will also take part at the event on behalf of the team, alongside Hill’s fellow ambassador and F1 Academy adviser, Jamie Chadwick.
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