damon hill will be back on television this weekend as part of the Chinese Grand Prix coverage after leaving Sky Sports F1 at the end of 2024. The 1996 F1 world champion joins the race weekend broadcast for Saturday’s sprint and qualifying highlights and for Sunday’s race highlights. The move follows his recent appointment as a Williams team ambassador and intermittent commentary work at recent Australian grands prix.
Damon Hill to appear across Saturday and Sunday coverage
Hill, 65, left Sky Sports F1 at the end of 2024 and will rejoin a broadcast line-up for the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend. He will not appear on the brief sprint qualifying highlights on Friday; instead, that slot is covered by his former Williams team-mate David Coulthard and Ariana Bravo. Hill will join the presenters for Saturday’s sprint race highlights and the feature qualifying session, and the same presenting line-up will return for Sunday’s race highlights.
Immediate reactions and Hill’s own words
Damon Hill has spoken publicly about the change in his broadcast status. He said: “I felt like the end was coming anyway, because I was kind of pushed back all last year. I was doing the less attractive races” when reflecting on his exit from his previous broadcaster. On his return to Williams in a non-driving role, Hill said: “Williams is truly a special place for me and where some of the defining moments of my career took place.
He added: “I feel incredibly lucky to have been part of this sport and to have achieved what I did, and returning as an ambassador is a real privilege. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the team’s history and help to support its legacy and future. ” The comments tie his on-screen return to his ambassadorial role with the Williams team.
Quick context
Hill has remained connected to the sport since leaving his previous TV role, providing commentary at each of the last two Australian grands prix with another broadcaster and maintaining a visible presence on social media. Williams announced his role as a team ambassador last month.
What’s next for Hill and the broadcast line-up
Expect damon hill on-screen from Saturday’s coverage through Sunday’s race highlights this weekend, joining David Coulthard, Ariana Bravo and presenter Lee McKenzie for the weekend run-downs. His ambassador duties with Williams will continue alongside this renewed on-air presence, and his television role over the weekend will mark his first regular appearance since the end of 2024.
