James Hunt

The Stats

Age: Died Aged 45 | GPs: 92 | Titles: 1 | Wins: 10 | Poles: 14 | Podiums: 23
Full Name James Simon Wallis Hunt
Date of Birth29/08/47
Place of BirthBelmont, UK
TeamsHesketh, McLaren, Wolf
First EntryMonaco 73
First PodiumNetherlands 73
First WinNetherlands 75
Last WinJapan 77
Last EntryMonaco 79
Most Successful TrackWatkins Glen, US | 2 wins, 1 x 2nd, 1 x 3rd

The Bio

James Hunt’s was a turbulent life lived to the limit – in and out of racing cars. As a driver he overcame constant fear and enormous odds to become the best in the world – triumphing in one of the most dramatic championship battles in Formula 1 history against Niki Lauda in 1976.

As a colourful personality and unconventional character he had no peers – alternately entertaining admirers and offending critics with his often outrageous behaviour. After he retired he continued to make a strong impact, as a TV commentator, but died suddenly in the prime of his life.

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