Damon Hill to drive AMG-Mercedes C-Class

Damon Hill makes his motor racing comeback - for some hours, that is to say. One week prior to the fourth round of the DTM season, held on 2nd July at Brands Hatch, the former Formula 1 World Champion is going to take place behind the wheel of an AMG-Mercedes C-Class to complete some laps at the rich in tradition British circuit. “I’m truly impressed by DTM,” says Hill. “The cars are quick and it’s big fun to see them charging around a race track.”

The Englishman’s test has been scheduled for two hours and afterwards, he is going to describe his impressions in a press conference. Regarding the competition and the commitment it needs, DTM could be compared with Formula 1, says Hill. “The fans just shouldn’t miss the Brands Hatch round.” During the Brands Hatch DTM weekend, Hill will again go out on the track to take VIP guests around the circuit in the passenger seat of a DTM Race Taxi. Afterwards, his career as a racing driver will be definitely over, claims the Briton, adding that Mercedes offered him this chance of driving a DTM car and he just didn’t want to miss this chance. “I’m looking forward to it. It certainly will be big fun.”

In March, during the official DTM tests held at Brands Hatch, the 45-year old who lives just a few kilometres away, had visited the circuit and said: “It’s great that such a top-class series comes to England. There is no comparable race series all around the world. The grid is extremely varied and that’s what makes DTM that thrilling. Former F1 aces, two women, young guns and a lot of other top class motor racing professionals.” Despite all his enthusiasm, Hill makes clear that a comeback is not on his agenda: “I’m too old for this kind of things. Furthermore, I retired from DTM to have the chance of spending more time with my family.” Apart from that, Hill just was elected new President of the British Racing Driver Club, BRDC.

Most definitely, DTM’s comeback on English soil will be a major success. All the seats are already sold out, therefore, an additional stand with 1,300 seats will be erected at turn one. Because of the beginning of the ‘Tour de France’, the race - that will be covered live by the German TV station ARD - will be brought forward by an hour and will start at 12.00hrs local time (13.00hrs CEST).