# Hill wins Williams championship at Suzuka

> Damon Hill claims emotional F1 title after Williams teammate retires.
- Title: Hill wins Williams championship at Suzuka · RaceFans
- Summary: Damon Hill claims emotional F1 title after Williams teammate retires. Damon Hill won the 1996 F1 world championship at Suzuka after his Williams teammate…
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- Published: 2026-10-12T23:01:32+00:00
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- Topics: damon hill, williams, suzuka, f1, jacques villeneuve, 1996, sports, cars
## Hill's championship win
Damon Hill won the 1996 F1 world championship at Suzuka after his Williams teammate Jacques Villeneuve retired.
## Williams' final race
It was Hill's final race for Williams, who had announced earlier in the season he would not race for them next year.
## Brundle's last race
The race also saw Martin Brundle make his final appearance in a grand prix.
## Key takeaway

Damon Hill won the 1996 F1 world championship at Suzuka after his Williams teammate Jacques Villeneuve retired.