EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 15 MIN
12th November 1995: The Day That Damon Dominated
from Chequered Past · host Martin Elliot
On this day in 1995, Damon Hill delivered one of Formula One’s most emphatic victories — winning the Australian Grand Prix by two full laps as Adelaide waved farewell to the World Championship.It was redemption for Hill, closure for the city, and the perfect punctuation mark to an era of raw, unpredictable racing.We’ll also celebrate the birthday of Mohammed Ben Sulayem — the rally legend turned FIA president whose tenure has blended reform, ambition, and controversy — and revisit the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix, where Sebastian Vettel struck back and Lewis Hamilton staged a stirring recovery from the pit lane.From dominance and diplomacy to drama in São Paulo, this is The Day That Damon Dominated — part of racing’s rich and chequered past.Cover image: By Martin Lee - Damon Hill - Williams FW17 at the 1995 British Grand Prix, Silverstone, CC BY-SA 2.0, LinkSend us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering
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On this day in 1995, Damon Hill delivered one of Formula One’s most emphatic victories — winning the Australian Grand Prix by two full laps as Adelaide waved farewell to the World Championship. It was redemption for Hill, closure for the city, and the perfect punctuation mark to an era of raw, unpredictable racing. We’ll also celebrate the birthday of Mohammed Ben Sulayem — the rally legend turned FIA president whose tenure has blended reform, ambition, and controversy — and revisit the 2017 ...
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