Hill, (Norman) Graham

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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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