Derek Hill

Derek John Hill, born on March 28, 1975, is an American racing driver with a notable career in motorsports. As the son of the 1961 Formula One World Champion Phil Hill, Derek has carved his own path in the racing world. He began his racing journey in karts and Ferrari sports cars before transitioning to single-seaters.

Hill's early career highlights include winning the Ferrari Challenge International in 1995 and the Formula Dodge West Coast title in 1996. He further solidified his reputation by clinching the Barber Dodge Pro Series Drivers' Championship in 1997. Progressing through the ranks, Hill competed in various series such as the American Le Mans Series, Toyota Atlantic Series, Formula Palmer Audi, and Italian Formula 3000. He also gained experience in the International Formula 3000 series, participating in 25 races between 2001 and 2003, with his best result being a fifth-place finish at the GP of Europe in 2003.

Beyond racing, Derek Hill has been involved in historic racing and worked as a racing instructor and tester. More recently, Hill has transitioned into roles in the film industry, leveraging his extensive racing experience. He contributed to movies like "Ford v Ferrari" and even played the role of Jean Behra in the movie "Ferrari."