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Phil Hill

Phil Hill
  • Name: Phil Hill
  • Birthday: 1927-04-20
  • Place of birth: Miami, Florida, US
  • Popularity: 0.001
Biography: Phil Hill (April 20, 1927 – August 28, 2008) was an American racing driver who became the first U.S.-born driver to win the Formula 1 World Championship, achieving the title in 1961. Born in Miami, Florida, and raised in Santa Monica, California, Hill began his racing career in sports cars and endurance events. Known for his calm and methodical approach, he quickly established himself as a talented and reliable driver. Hill joined Ferrari's Formula 1 team in 1958 and, after several strong seasons, won the championship in 1961. His victory came in a bittersweet season marked by fierce competition and the tragic death of his teammate, Wolfgang von Trips, at the Italian Grand Prix.... Read More

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Title Release date
Ferrari: Race to Immortality   as  Self 2017-11-03
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions   as  Self 1966-12-21
Grand Prix   as  Tim Randolph 1966-12-21