In the first part of our deep dive into the 1995 Formula One season, we revisit a campaign shaped by pressure, precision and the early stages of a rivalry that would come to define an era. Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher entered the year carrying the weight of expectation — Hill seeking redemption after Adelaide, Schumacher defending his first world title — and the opening rounds quickly revealed just how close, and how combustible, their battle would become.

From the dramatic return of the Argentine Grand Prix, where Hill conquered chaos to take victory, to Imola, where Schumacher’s rare mistake handed Hill another win, the season began with balance and promise. But the momentum shifted rapidly. At Monaco, Hill’s brilliant pole was overturned by Benetton’s strategy; in Canada, Ferrari celebrated Alesi’s long-awaited maiden win while Hill retired again; and at Silverstone, the title fight exploded with the first major collision between Hill and Schumacher.

By the time the championship reached Germany, the narrative had tilted sharply. Hill’s pole position ended in early retirement through mechanical failure, while Schumacher delivered an emotional home victory that extended his championship lead and tightened his psychological grip on the season.

Part 1 charts this changing balance of power — from Hill’s confident start to Schumacher’s growing authority — setting the stage for an explosive second half of 1995, filled with masterclasses, mistakes and the defining moments of their rivalry.

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