20 May Graham Hill

Graham Hill was a double British Formula One World Champion who won the Drivers’ Title in 1962 and 1968. He was also runner-up in the championship with BRM in 1963, 1964 and 1965. He won 14 F1 Grands Prix and claimed 13 pole positions during his career. He also has the unique distinction of being the only racing driver ever to have won “The Triple Crown of Motorsport”, with victories in the 1966 Indianapolis 500, the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours and 5 victories at the Monaco Grand Prix, which was a record until Ayrton Senna won the 1993 edition of the race. Hill’s front line competitive career was cut short by severe injuries he sustained to his legs in a violent accident at the 1969 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, an event which he won 3 times in 1963, 1964 and 1965. He is often remembered for his association with Team Lotus but of his 14 victories, he claimed 10 of them for BRM. Graham’s son Damon Hill also won the F1 championship in 1996 and both famously wore the striking colours of the London Rowing Club on their crash helmets. Hill made several cameos in the 1966 Grand Prix movie.