Damon Hill is a retired British racing driver, born on September 17, 1960. He is best known for winning the Formula One World Championship in 1996 while driving for the Williams team. Hill is the son of legendary driver Graham Hill, making him one of the few second-generation champions in the sport. Throughout his career, Damon Hill competed in Formula One from 1992 to 1999, achieving 22 race victories. After his championship win, he continued to race for teams like Arrows and Jordan. Hill is also recognized for his contributions to motorsport and his role in promoting driver safety.