Damon Hill will relinquish his role as president of the British Racing Drivers’ Club at an upcoming AGM meeting on August 25th.
The former Formula 1 champion has been at the helm of the club for the past five years and has helped negotiate a 17-year contract for F1 to remain at Silverstone, seen the construction of a new pit and paddock building plus major track changes as well as helping to secure the Moto GP for the circuit.
He says the decision is motivated by the want to spend more time with his family.
“It has been a great privilege and honour to serve as BRDC President since 2006,” said Hill. “As a Club and business, we can be immensely proud of everything we have achieved for British motor sport over the past few years.
“The BRDC and Silverstone face a stable and exciting future, so the timing is right for me to hand over the reins and devote more time to my family, my own interests, and the racing career of our son, Josh. However, I remain a committed Member of the BRDC and look forward to watching the Club go from strength to strength.”
His replacement has been touted as ex-driver Derek Warwick
BRDC chairman Stuart Rolt added: “The Board is delighted that Derek is willing to offer himself for election as BRDC President, to take over from Damon. In Derek we have another hugely experienced, yet down to earth, genuine racer.
“In addition to his on-track success and recent work as a Director of the BRDC, Derek has been heavily involved in the management of the BRDC SuperStars and he very much shares Damon’s passion for supporting young British drivers.”
