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Jordan persuaded Hill to stay on for the British Grand Prix.

Going into the weekend, Hill announced he would retire after the race, so Jordan had Jos Verstappen test their car ready to replace Hill should the need arise.

Following a strong fifth place at his home event, Hill changed his mind, and decided to see out the year.

His best result for the remainder of the season was sixth place, which he achieved in both Hungary and Belgium.

With three races of 1999 to go, there were rumours that the Prost team would release Jarno Trulli, who had signed for Jordan for 2000, early to replace Hill, but the Briton completed the season.

Meanwhile, his team-mate Frentzen was a title contender going into the final few races, and eventually finished third in the championship.

Hill and Frentzen helped Jordan to its best-ever finish of third in the constructors ' championship.

At the Japanese Grand Prix, Hill's last race in Formula One ended when he spun off the track and pulled into the pits to retire a healthy car.