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Video: Damon Hill reunited with his first F1 winner

06th June 2020

Henry Biggs

The last car to win the Formula 1 championship before the FIA ban on electronic aids, the Williams FW15C is often regarded as the most technologically sophisticated Grand Pri...

The FW15C featured active suspension, antilock brakes, traction control, fly-by-wire throttle, power steering, pneumatic valves and a transmission that could operate fully automatically unless overridden by the driver. A CVT-equipped version was even tested. Alain Prost described it as a ‘little Airbus’.

Starting the car required separate laptops to be connected to the engine, suspension and telemetry systems. During the race the driver could also access a ‘Push to Pass’ system which caused the rear suspension to raise the rear of the car, reducing drag from the diffuser and simultaneously loosening the rev limiter to provide an extra 300rpm.

Powered by the dominant Renault RS5 V10, the car annihilated the competition during the 1993 season, driven by Alain Prost and Damon Hill. The two drivers were of such different stature that separate chassis had to be designed for them, Hill needed a larger pedal box to accommodate his size 12 feet. It gave Hill his first Grand Prix win at Hungary, followed in succession by two more in Belgium and Italy. It was Alain Prost who dominated however with seven wins, including the season opener and five more podium places.

Reunited with the car for the first time, Damon makes quick work of the Goodwood Hill.

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Video: Damon Hill reunited with his first F1 winner

Is this the most advanced F1 car ever..?

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Gallery: Williams F1 through the years

A look at Williams F1 from 1977 to the present day…

11th July 2020

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The seven best F1 opening Grands Prix

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The seven best Williams F1 cars

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The eight best F1 cars of the 1990s

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Williams’ four greatest seasons in F1

From the first Williams win in 1979 to Damon Hill’s championship in 1996…

24th August 2020

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Formula 1

The eight best F1 cars of the 1980s

Including the Williams FW11, the McLaren MP4/4, Brabham BT52 and Renault RE40…

31st March 2021

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Williams at 40, part 2: Frank’s champions of choice

A good car and a good team need a good driver...

19th June 2017

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