Damon Hill announced this evening during a ...

Published on 27 September 1996 by Verstappen Info Page

Damon Hill announced this evening during a press conference in London that he will drive for TWR Arrows next season. Hill signed a contract on Thursday the 26th (yesterday) for one year. Reaction of Hill "With the benefit of four competitive seasons in Formula 1 and the World Championship in my grasp, Tom Walkinshaw has offered me a position I am looking for: to play a key role within a dynamic, committed team with the right recourses to be winners in the very near future"! Tom Walkinshaw was very delighted that Damon Hill joined the team: "Damon obviously recognises the enormous potential of our team".

Jos was very happy when he heard the news. His reaction "it would be a great opportunity to drive besides a world champion (?) in the same team".