- Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for Jo Bonnier (1958 (1 GP)), Ferrari (1958 (2 GPs)-1959 (7 GPs)-1960 (8 GPs)-1961 (7 GPs)-1962 (6 GPs)), Cooper (1960 (1 GP), 964 (9 GPs)), Porsche (1962 (1 GP Not Started)), Automobili Turismo e Sport (1963 (5 GPs)), Ecurie Filipinetti (1963 (1 GP)) and Eagle (1966 (1 GP No Qualify)). Phil Hill started 47 Grands Prix, 3 Wins, 6 Pole Positions, 6 Fastests Laps, 16 Podiums and 98 Points.
Was the first American driver to win the Formula 1 World Championship in 1961. Won three 24 Hours of Le Mans races (1958, 1961 and 1962). - Inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1989 (inaugural class).
- Inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1991.
- Mr. Hill was the first American driver to win the World Driving Championship.
- Inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2008.
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