What it Takes to be an F1 World Champion - Exclusive Interview with Damon Hill

Joining James Allen on the podcast this week is Damon Hill, 1996 F1 World Champion and broadcaster, whilst he trains for his Neuro UK Fundraiser, cycling the 2024 L'Etape du Tour event in France. The pair discuss everything from the upcoming 2024 Silverstone Grand Prix, what it's like for British drivers to win their home race, engaging with F1's fanbase and what it takes to become an F1 World Champion.

Please check out the links below if you'd like to read more or donate to Damon's cycling fundraiser:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/damon-hill-1718188619747
www.justgiving.com/campaign/neuro-uk-2023

For an extended podcast, including a chat with James Allen, Rebecca Clancy and Ben Hunt, check out the link below!
https://audioboom.com/posts/8533154-damon-hill-on-what-norris-and-russell-need-to-be-world-champions

0:00 Neuro UK and Damon's Fundraiser
2:55 Damon's Feeling Pre-Fundraiser
5:06 Alain Prost & Cycling
6:12 The Feeling of Winning Your Home Race
7:22 Lando Norris's Confidence after his 1st Win
9:50 Trying for the World Championship
12:04 Lando's Potential
13:38 Russell's Potential
14:10 Hamilton, Ferrari and Silverstone in 2025
16:53 F1 2024's Second Half
18:02 Damon on F1's New Era of Fans
20:09 Engaging with F1's Fanbase
21:49 Drivers Looking Up To Each Other
23:00 Donate to Damon's Fundraiser

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