A milestone 15th career win for Hill in Brazil

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On this day in 1996, Damon Hill took the checkered flag at the Brazilian Grand Prix, clinching his 15th career win.

It was a milestone victory for the Hill family as Damon went one better than his legendary father's 14 Grand Prix win tally in F1.

The Williams-Renault stalwart took full advantage of his pole position at Interlagos to power ahead and leave his rivals in his spray as a downpour hit the track.

It was Hill's second consecutive win in his world championship-winning banner season.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.