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Graham Hill

1962, 1968 World Champion

Overview

Norman Graham Hill, born in Hampstead on 15 February 1929, won the World Drivers' Championship with BRM in 1962 and Lotus in 1968.1 He didn't pass his driving test until he was 24.1

Known as Mr Monaco, he is the only driver to complete the Triple Crown of Formula One, the Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans.1 He died in a plane crash near Arkley on 29 November 1975, aged 46.1 His son Damon became champion in 1996.6

1962

Four wins, 12 points clear of Jim Clark

Only a driver's best results counted in 1962. He scored 52 points in all, and 42 counted.

First win, first title

His first Grand Prix win came at the Dutch Grand Prix in 1962, and the season ended in South Africa with the title his.12

Every Grand Prix finish, 1962

Numeral size follows the result. Round 1 at left.

1968

Three wins, 12 points clear of Jackie Stewart

After Clark

He took on the leadership of Lotus after Jim Clark's death, and clinched the title at the Mexican finale.1

Every Grand Prix finish, 1968

Numeral size follows the result. Round 1 at left.

Image plates

5 photographs, in season order

Helmet

His helmet was dark blue with white oar-shaped tabs, from the colours of the London Rowing Club.1 Damon later raced with the same design.6

1962

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1968

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Two title cars

He won with BRM in 1962 and in the Lotus 49 in 1968.1

In the BRM at the 1962 German Grand Prix.

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1962
BRM P57
1968
Lotus 49

Road to the title

  1. 1958Formula One debut at Monaco.1
  2. 1962First win and first title.1
  3. 1966Won the Indianapolis 500.1
  4. 1968Second title, with Lotus.1
  5. 1972Won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, completing the Triple Crown.1

Records

  • Only driver to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport1

Sources