Complex sentence: Hill was leading late in the race, with teammate Schumacher closing rapidly, when he suggested that team principal Eddie Jordan tell Schumacher to hold position, instead of risking losing a 1-2 finish.
Split into simpler sentences: Hill was leading late in the race, with teammate Schumacher closing rapidly on him. Hill suggested that team principal Eddie Jordan should tell Schumacher to hold position, instead of the two racing for the lead and risk losing a 1-2 finish.