Damon Hill announced his departure from Sky Sports F1 on Friday, but had reportedly been in talks over his future.

Damon Hill has made a candid admission after confirming he will leave his role with Sky Sports F1 at the end of the season. The iconic British driver, who won the world title with Williams in 1996, has not disclosed the precise reason for his exit after holding talks with the broadcaster earlier this year.

Mirror Sport understands that, while Damon Hill's sudden announcement on Friday was a shock to Formula 1 fans, Sky Sports bosses were aware that he could leave their line-up

1996 World Champion Damon Hill has announced he is leaving Sky Sports F1, after a 13-season stint with the broadcaster. Hill has featured among its punditry panel since Sky Sports took on live broadcasting rights of Formula 1 in 2012, and he has confirmed the 2024 season will be his last with the channel.

Damon Hill has announced he is leaving his role as a Formula One pundit for Sky Sports after a ‘fantastic’ 13 years with the broadcaster.

Damon Hill has announced his departure from the Sky Sports F1 commentary team after a 13-year-tenure with the British broadcaster.

Former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill has been a stalwart of Sky Sports' coverage of the sport but has announced that he is stepping back from his role after this season

Damon Hill has announced his surprise departure from Sky Sports F1 after 13 years of working as a pundit for the channel. Hill, the 1996 F1 world champion, appeared on-screen at the last race in Brazil and will not feature at the final three races of the 2024 season

Since his retirement in 1999, he has filled key roles such as president of the British Racing Drivers' Club but has spent much of his time lending his expert analysis to Sky Sports' F1 coverage.