Damon Hill Family Tree: The Story Behind F1's First Second-Generation Champion

Damon Graham Devereux Hill, born 17 September 1960 in Hampstead, London, England, is a British F1 driver — 1996 World Drivers' Champion (Williams-Renault); son of 1962 and 1968 champion Graham Hill — the only father-son pair to have both won F1 world titles.

The Family's Roots: A British Racing Family

Father was one of the biggest names in 1960s motorsport; the Hill family lived in Hampstead, London.

His Parents

Father: Graham Hill (1929–1975) — 1962, 1968 F1 World Champion (BRM, Lotus); 1966 Indianapolis 500 winner; 1972 Le Mans winner — only man to win the "Triple Crown of Motorsport"; killed in November 1975 plane crash near Elstree (Damon was 15).

Mother: Bette Hill — homemaker; born 1928.

His Sisters

Brigitte Hill, born 1959 — Damon's elder sister.

Samantha Hill, born 1963 — Damon's younger sister.

His Wife: Georgie Bogen

Susan "Georgie" Bogen — married Damon in 1988.

Their Children

Oliver Hill, born 1989 — son (has Down syndrome).

Joshua Hill, born 1991 — son; racing driver.

Tabitha Hill, born 1995 — daughter.

Rosie Hill, born 1998 — daughter.

The Hill Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Graham Hill (1929–1975) — 2× F1 Champion + Indy 500 + Le Mans winner.

Mother: Bette Hill (b. 1928).

Sisters: Brigitte (b. 1959); Samantha (b. 1963).

Wife: Georgie Bogen (m. 1988).

Children: Oliver (b. 1989); Joshua (b. 1991) — racing driver; Tabitha (b. 1995); Rosie (b. 1998).

Damon Hill:

  • Born 17 September 1960, Hampstead, London
  • Motorcycle racing 1980s; car racing from 1984
  • Formula Ford, F3, F3000 (1989-91)
  • Williams F1 test driver 1991-92
  • F1 debut: 1992 British GP (Brabham) — mid-season stand-in
  • Williams 1993-96; Arrows 1997; Jordan 1998-99
  • World Champion 1996 (Williams-Renault, beating teammate Villeneuve)
  • 22 wins, 20 poles, 42 podiums, 1 title
  • Retired 1999
  • BRDC President 2006-2011; F1 commentator
  • OBE (1996)

What the Hill Family Story Teaches Us

A father who was double F1 champion and Triple-Crown-of-Motorsport holder — killed when Damon was 15. Two sisters. A 38-year marriage. Four children, including a son with Down syndrome and a son who raced. A career that made him the first son of an F1 champion to become F1 champion.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Damon story carries the same lesson. Some sons match a legendary father's crown.

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