#PhilHill

Philip Toll Hill Jr. (Miami, April 20, 1927 – Salinas, August 28, 2008) was a distinguished American racing driver and the 1961 Formula One World Champion with Scuderia Ferrari—to this day, the only American-born driver to win the F1 World Championship. Hill’s Grand Prix career was marked by mechanical sympathy, smooth driving, and cerebral precision behind the wheel. Like Mike Hawthorn, he holds the distinction of being a world champion with the fewest career F1 victories—just three—highlighting a title won through consistency and intelligence during a fiercely competitive era. A true endurance racing specialist, Hill also secured three overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1958, 1961, 1962), all with Ferrari, solidifying his reputation as one of the most complete and reliable drivers of his time. He also won the 12 Hours of Sebring three times, and triumphed in numerous long-distance races on both sides of the Atlantic. Known for his introspective nature and deep understanding of car mechanics, Hill often worked closely with engineers and mechanics, setting him apart in an era dominated by raw bravado. He was also deeply passionate about vintage automobiles and later became an acclaimed collector, historian, and writer. Phil Hill’s legacy is that of a gentleman racer—modest, articulate, and immensely skilled—who represented a golden generation of drivers and helped cement Ferrari’s dominance in both Grand Prix and endurance racing during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

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