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When Hill tackled Senna challenge with 'mixed emotions'
Phillip van Osten
11/10/2024 at 11:4511/10/2024 at 09:47 When he was unveiled on this day in 1994 as Ayrton Senna's teammate at Williams-Renault, Damon Hill openly acknowledged the colossal challenge that lied ahead. The Briton admitted he had “mixed emotions about driving alongside somebody who is as forceful and motivated as Ayrton … but I am not easily demoralised or crushed". While Senna typically inked one-year agreements, this time he agreed to a two-year contract worth Williams, reportedly valued at £13 million annually. Little did anyone know that Williams’ promising campaign would descend into tragedy as early as the third race, with Senna’s death at Imola. Hill...
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