Sky reveals Hill doc trailer and launch date

Sky and streaming service NOW have confirmed the Sky Exclusive documentary film Hill will air on 2 July 2025.

The family story follows 1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill as he defies the odds and overcomes tragedy to step out of his father’s shadow and become a racing legend in his own right.

Sky describes the film as “more than a sporting biography” and says it’s about “identity, resilience, and devotion”.

Hill charts Damon Hill’s journey from racing motorbikes to carving out his own legacy in the fiercely competitive world of F1, racing alongside racing legends including Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.

Through interviews and never-before-seen footage, the documentary explores the emotional and physical highs and lows of life at the pinnacle of motorsport.

It also delves into the pressures of living up to a legendary name.

The film also features homemade video capturing his family life, including sentimental accounts of his father Graham’s death, the sacrifices he made to make it into motor racing, and the unwavering support of his wife Georgie.

Hill’s career highs and lows encapsulate some of the biggest moments in F1 history, including his Williams’ teammate Senna’s tragic death, his controversial crash with Schumacher which cost Hill the 1994 World Drivers’ title, and his Championship-winning victory at the Japanese Grand Prix in 1996.

Hill is directed by BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Alex Holmes (Maiden, The Rig) and produced by Simon Lazenby and Victoria Barrell of Sylver Entertainment (McEnroe, Schmeichel) and Cora Palfrey and Luc Roeg of Independent Entertainment (Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now, My Policeman).

Damon Hill said: “This film is a highly personal telling of my life and Formula One career. It reveals my real motivation to succeed and how the death of my father, Graham Hill, affected me. Is also a tale of trying to win a world championship, racing against the toughest competitors in an ultra-uncompromising world, the tension that placed on my family and how I tried to keep a balanced perspective against a backdrop of chaos and stress.

“I know I’m biased but I think you will love this film whether you are a total Formula One nut, or just someone looking for a great uplifting film to watch. I’m really proud of how this film turned out. I think it’s a real gem.”