See more ideas about james hunt, formula one and formula 1. Born in belmont, surrey, in 1947, privately educated james began racing at 17. British racing driver james hunt and austrain niki lauda in 1978. The english driver won a world championship in 1976, while off the track he was something of a playboy and made the. He may have only led the world championship for one race but that was enough for james hunt to deliver the 1976 formula 1 title. Susan suzy miller married name susan hunt born 19 may 1949 is a british model, actress, dancer, and choreographer. Was presented with a 750cc triumph t140es bonneville electro motorcycle by the workers of triumph motorcycles ltd for promoting this model with pop star, david essex on behalf of their workers co. No single person has ever scorched a trail through formula 1, both as a driver and a commentator, like james hunt.
Motorsport stars reveal who they think is the king of f1 cool. After retiring from racing in 1979, hunt became a media commentator and businessman. During the 1970s, james hunt was one of the most famous faces of formula 1. The mclaren formula 1 team has released a stunning series of original posters and prints in honor of james hunts world drivers championship in 1976. Oct 05, 2016 as an insightful book on james hunt recalls his f1 tussles with niki lauda, the austrian tells paul weaver about the accident that led to his famous title defeat in 1976 and the respectful. James was a budgie fancier, building an aviary for hundreds of birds in the back garden of his home in wimbledon, london. James hunt formula 1 driver james hunt debuted in 1973 at monte carlo. When lord heskeths money ran out hunt s benefactor was rich but no longer rich enough for formula 1 hunt moved to mclaren, for whom he won the drivers championship in his first season.
The official homepage of james hunt, formula 1 world champion in 1976 and sports. James hunt s racing legacy lives on freddie hunt the son of the late formula 1 world champion james hunt prepares to drive his dads hesketh cosworth 308b at the goodwood festival of speed on july 12, 2008 in chichester england. James hunt, british racecar driver who won the 1976 formula one f1 grand prix world championship by one point over his austrian archrival, niki lauda. The first formula 1 race he led was the 1975 argentine grand prix. Jun 16, 2018 some extracts from an interview with british formula one driver james hunt, conducted with magpie presenter mike robertson while he was preparing to race in the monaco grand prix filmed in 1975. The 1976 world champion james hunt distinguished himself more for crashes and the occasional punchup with his rivals early on in his career. Sep 20, 20 so enduring is hunts legacy, formula 1 driver and 2007 world champion kimi raikkonen entered and won a snowmobile race in his native finland under the name james hunt, and often checks into. The official source for formula 1 products, exclusive to the f1 store. James hunt captured the imagination of a generation of british teenagers in the summer of 1976, as he swashbuckled and partied his way to the formula 1 world championship title. As a driver he overcame constant fear and enormous odds to become the best in the.
Max mosley, a former president of f1 governing body the federation. Hunt earned the nickname hunt the shunt for his ontrack exploits. Born in belmont, surrey, he was nicknamed hunt the shunt because of his many crashes early in his career. Nov 17, 20 james hunt was a unique character in the world of formula 1.
Wimbledon, england james hunt, who lived life at 200 miles an hour, died in june 1993 after a quiet evening of playing snooker in his home here. Apr 02, 2009 james hunt was a unique character in the world of formula 1. 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 one history. To the extent that he is referenced, it is likely as the generic good looking racing driver. Top 15 formula 1 drivers ranked by pole percentage. But it was hunts motivation that was now flagging and, a few races into the season, the popular british driver announced that he was calling it a day.
James hunt drove some of the most iconic cars in formula 1 history, winning a race with the hesketh racing team before adding another nine more victories with mclaren driving their legendary cars before his final halfseason with wolf racing. James hunt was a unique character in the world of formula 1. Thames tv motoring show drive in speaks to formula 1 champion james hunt. When james hunt signed to replace emerson fittipaldi at the powerhouse mclaren team in 1976, his first formula 1 race for the team also happened to be his first win for the marlboro backed team. He retired on lap 74 with an engine failure, but was classified ninth. A newbie to formula 1 used to the likes of alonso and hamilton will be amazed by hunt s shenanigans back in the 1970s. James hunt getty images james behaved badly throughout his career but managed to turn it into an asset rather than a deficit, formula one commentator nick brittan says in the new book. May 21, 2019 james hunt and nikki lauda his ear destroyed in a fiery crash in 1976 on qualifying day of the formula one long beach grand prix april 3, 1982 at long beach, california photo by paul harris. Formula 1 ace james hunts son reveals his dad once had. James simon wallis hunt 29 august 1947 in belmont nr sutton, surrey, england, united kingdom 15 june 1993 in wimbledon, london, england, united kingdom was a british racing driver who competed in formula one, becoming world champion in 1976, beating niki lauda. Oct 26, 2016 racing driver james hunt with model sue shaw image. In contrast to the drug, alcohol and adrenalinfueled life he had led as a racing driver, hunt died clean and sober.
This model is a little more special than most as its an exact replica of the car james hunt raced at the japanese grand prix in 1976 he finished 3rd and collected. Jean pierre jarier, henri pescarolo and roger williamson were driving similar cars for the works march team. Rush only hints at racecar driver james hunts exploits. As an insightful book on james hunt recalls his f1 tussles with niki lauda, the austrian tells paul weaver about the accident that led to his famous title defeat in 1976 and the respectful. This book is a very well written and emphatic look at a life of a self man who lived his life his way. Beginning his racing career in touring car racing, hunt progressed into formula three, where he attracted the attention of. Feb 11, 2015 at the opposite end of the spectrum from fangio was james hunt, the 1976 world champion and a notorious playboy. But it was hunt s motivation that was now flagging and, a few races into the season, the popular british driver announced that he was calling it a day. He started his f1 career in 1973, driving for the maverick hesketh team.
F1 points driver james hunt formula 1 real all time points. James hunt was known as hunt the shunt for his many accidents in lower formulas. James hunt made formula 1 widely popular in the seventies. Miller gained notoriety for being married to formula 1 race driver james hunt in 1974, and leaving him for richard burton in 1976. Is james hunt a great formula 1 driver as the media. The merciless 1970s rivalry between formula one rivals james hunt and niki lauda. Jody scheckter, the south african racing driver with whom hunt enjoyed. He won ten of his 92 grand prix races during a sevenyear f1 career 19731979 and took the world title in a mclaren in 1976. But once he joined forces with lord alexander hesketh, hunt rapidly ascended through formula three and formula two. James simon wallis hunt, racing driver and broadcaster. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. Gradually jamess and the teams form faded until he decided that he would quit for 1979 and seek rejuvenation with walter wolfs nascent f1 squad. Remembering formula 1 legend niki lauda 19492019 forbes.
Formula 1 driver niki lauda and the truth behind rush f1. James hunt interview monaco grand prix formula 1 driver. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. In his 1972 formula 2 debut, he finished third as a works march driver. James hunt, 45, racecar driver known for style as well as. James hunts most shocking confessions marca in english. James simon wallis hunt 29 august 1947 15 june 1993 was a british racing driver who won the formula one world championship in 1976.
Won the f1 championship once attended in 7 seasons and have 93 race entrances was born on 29 august 1947, great britain. Niki lauda rival james hunts son in emotional tribute to formula. James hunt interview formula 1 motor racing today 1976. Find exclusive collections and ranges and enjoy worldwide delivery. But despite the funloving playboy side to his nature, he saved a fierce and competitive racing force for his rivals on the track. Our newest official licensed product of james hunt racing expands our james hunt collection focused on defining moment of his career, the japanese grand prix of 1976, where he secured drivers world title by the smallest margin. Formula 1 world champion james hunt speaks out about his. Jul 19, 20 wimbledon, england james hunt, who lived life at 200 miles an hour, died in june 1993 after a quiet evening of playing snooker in his home here. See more ideas about f1 drivers, james hunt and racing. James simon wallis hunt 29 august 1947 15 june 1993 was a british racing driver who won the formula one world. Click on the site to see all races run at that track view career statistics for james hunt. D uring the 1970s, james hunt was one of the most famous faces of formula 1. I would disagree with the premise that the media portrays hunt as a great driver, or that the media portrays him, period.
Hunt was fast, on and off the track, and won 14 poles in 93 tries. Surrey, in 1947, privately educated james began racing at 17. She has acted in several films such as twenty nine 1969 and the wild geese 1978. Some extracts from an interview with british formula one driver james hunt, conducted with magpie presenter mike robertson while he was preparing to.
View career stats like points per seasons, distribution of wins, podiums and more. Gradually james s and the teams form faded until he decided that he would quit for 1979 and seek rejuvenation with walter wolfs nascent f1 squad. We offer a wide range of products ranging from replica teamwear, official fashion, accessories, gifts, diecast models and souvenirs. As the film rush is released this week, dramatising the 1976 duel. Coolest ever formula one drivers, including james hunt. James hunt interview formula 1 car racing drive in. His offtrack persona as well as flamboyant driving style made him a legend. James behaved badly throughout his career but managed to turn it into an asset rather than a deficit, formula one commentator nick brittan says in the new book memories of james hunt. James hunt made his and the hesketh teams formula one debut at the monaco grand prix. Hunt s career in formula 1 began in 1973 and ended midway through the 1979 season when he walked away at the age of 31. This james hunt helmet poster features his iconic helmet he wore in 1976 formula 1 championship title winning season. He seemed to enjoy the lifestyle of an f1 driver as much as he did actually driving. Formula one series results wins click on the race to see the complete results for that race.
An interview with british motor racing legend james hunt. Patrick tambay, in conversation with peter windsor, talks about his f1 days at mclaren alongside james hunt, the 1976 world champion. Wallis was the name of james father, who wanted his son to become a doctor, not a racing driver. Formula 1 driver niki lauda and the truth behind rush.
Charismatic, good looking and engaging this gregarious but at times volatile englishman was the darling of the british press who generated column inches on the front pages as well as the back. Inspired by the performance, lord hesketh purchased a march 731 for 26yearold james to race during the latter half of the 1973 season. James hunt and nikki lauda his ear destroyed in a fiery crash in 1976 on qualifying day of the formula one long beach grand prix april 3, 1982 at. On tuesday, jamess son and fellow racing driver freddie hunt paid his own. James hunt, in full james simon wallis hunt, born august 29, 1947, london, englanddied june 15, 1993, london, british racecar driver who won the 1976 formula one f1 grand prix world championship by one point over his austrian archrival, niki lauda. Jun 16, 1993 james hunt, the british driver who won the 1976 formula one world championship and was one of the last of the breed of drivers who made it their business to have as much fun outside the car as in. Off of the racing line formula motorbikes endurance rally and james.
Apr 01, 2020 thames tv motoring show drive in speaks to formula 1 champion james hunt. Is james hunt a great formula 1 driver as the media portrays. Hunt began racing his own car in formula ford events in 1969. James hunt shop official fanshop james hunt official. James hunts was a turbulent life lived to the limit in and out of racing cars. With daniel bruhl, chris hemsworth, olivia wilde, alexandra maria lara. During his career in f1, he won 10 grand prix and attained 14 pole positions from 92 starts. James hunt s first victory for mclaren at the 1976 race of champions. The only official f1 store the official formula one store. Check out the racing career of this formula 1 legend, who won the f1 drivers championship in 1976 and died in 1993 at the age of 45. As a colourful personality and unconventional character he had no peers alternately entertaining admirers and offending critics with. He became a formula ford driver in 1968, moving to formula three within a year. James hunt was a british racing driver from england who won the formula one world championship in hunt s often action packed exploits on track earned him the nickname hunt the shunt.