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Hill, (Norman) Graham

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Hill, (Norman) Graham (1929-1975)

English motor-racing driver. He won the Dutch Grand Prix in 1962, progressing to the Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion in 1962 and 1968. In 1972 he became the first Formula 1 World Champion to win the Le Mans Grand Prix d'Endurance (Le Mans 24-Hour Race). He was also the only driver to win the these two competitions and the Indianapolis 500 Race in his career as a driver. Hill started his Formula 1 career with Lotus in 1958, went to BRM 1960-66, returned to Lotus 1967-69, moved to Brabham 1970-72, and formed his own team, Embassy Shadow, 1973-75. He was killed in an air crash. His son Damon won his first Grand Prix in 1993, making them the first father and son both to win a Grand Prix.

Career highlights

World champion

: 1962 (BRM), 1968 (Lotus) Formula 1

Grand Prix

176; wins: 14

Le Mans Grand Prix d'Endurance

1972 (Matra-Simca)

Indianapolis 500

1966 (Lola Ford)
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