Speaking on the Stay on Track podcast alongside Johnny Herbert, the 1996 world champion revealed that he was once labelled the “worst driver ever seen” by René Arnoux — one of Formula 1’s most iconic figures from the late 1970s and 1980s.

“When I was racing, I had Rene Arnoux came up to me, because I had crashed into one of his drivers, or I didn’t crash into him, I did something,” Hill explained, referring to an incident that took place during his Formula 3000 days.

Despite never winning a world title, the Frenchman earned widespread acclaim, above all for his legendary duel with Didier Pironi at Dijon in 1982 — a battle that remains one of the most iconic moments in Formula 1 history.

Hill, who partnered the former German driver during their time as team-mates, took to X to pose the question of who he believes will be crowned world champion next season.

Frentzen offered a swift and confident reply, pointing to Fernando Alonso, who is on the verge of embarking on his 23rd season in Formula 1 and will celebrate his 45th birthday on July 29, already standing as the oldest driver on the current grid.