An Evening with Damon Hill
In conversation with Tom Clarkson
- VIC
- Oct 2026
- 110 minutes
About
In an era when motorsports can feel manufactured and scripted, Damon Hill represents authenticity.
The 1996 FIA Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion Damon Hill is one of the sport’s most respected figures, remembered for his thrilling battles with Michael Schumacher and for partnering with the late Ayrton Senna at Williams in 1994.
In conversation with Tom Clarkson – acclaimed host of the official F1 podcast Beyond The Grid – Damon will share stories from his remarkable Formula 1 journey, from his unconventional late entry into the sport aged 32 to becoming the first son of a champion to claim the title himself.
Hear first-hand what it was like to pilot those legendary Williams cars and the inside stories from his epic battles with Schumacher. But this isn’t just a trip down memory lane. Damon will also turn his expert eye to the present. Which current drivers and cars impress him the most? And what might be coming next for F1? Plus, he’ll be taking your questions so come prepared to quiz one of F1’s most insightful voices.
Damon remains a symbol of authenticity in motorsport, proof that champions can be both fierce competitors and true gentlemen. Join us for an evening that celebrates both F1’s golden past and its exciting future.
Venue
Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt Street, Southbank, VIC, 3006
Melbourne Recital Centre sits at the heart of Southbank’s Arts Precinct. Its main auditorium, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, is a 1,000-seat shoebox-style hall lined in Australian hoop pine and widely regarded as one of the country’s finest rooms for live music.
Getting there
Tram: Route 1 stops at the door (Stop 17, Sturt St/Southbank Blvd). Many St Kilda Road routes stop about 200 metres away.
Train: Flinders Street Station is about a 10-minute walk.
Car: Park at the Arts Centre Melbourne or Australian Ballet Centre car parks. Precinct works can affect access, so allow extra time.
Accessibility
Lifts reach every level, with accessible toilets on all floors. Wheelchair spaces with companion seating are in Stalls Row U and the Upper East and West Wings, and step-free seats are in Stalls Row U, Circle Row A and Upper Wing seats 11–15. A hearing loop covers the Stalls (switch your hearing aid to ‘T’). Assistance animals are welcome, and Companion Card bookings are made through the venue box office.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
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