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1974 Argentine Grand Prix. Last entry. 1974 United States Grand Prix. Denis Clive Hulme OBE (18 June 1936 – 4 October 1992) was a New Zealand racing driver who won the 1967 Formula One World Drivers' Championship for the Brabham team.
Denny Hulme's dislike of celebrity and preference for anonymity made him the most low key of champions. He hated fame, had no trace of vanity and found social functions an agony. His nickname 'The Bear' was a reference to both his rugged features and a gruff nature that would erupt when he was provoked.
Sep 29, 2014 · Denny Hulme is Formula One's forgotten champion; a gruff, burly Kiwi who lived his life as far away from the spotlight as possible.
Oct 5, 2022 · A tribute to the life and career of the New Zealand racing legend who won the 1967 F1 title and the Can-Am series. The article explores his strong-silent personality, his tragic losses and his loyalty to Brabham and McLaren teams.
- Paul Fearnley
Jul 7, 2014 · A tribute to the 1967 F1 World Champion, who died of a heart attack at Bathurst in 1992. The article recounts his early racing career, his friendship with Jack Brabham, and his reflections on life and death.
Jul 1, 2024 · Learn about Denny Hulme, the 1967 Formula One World Champion from New Zealand, who raced for Brabham and McLaren. Discover his biography, achievements, personality, and tragic death in this comprehensive driver profile.
New Zealand’s only Formula 1 world champion so far, the tough Denny Hulme was perhaps the most unheralded driver to achieve the sport’s highest accolade. At times blunt and to the point, this former mechanic graduated through Europe’s junior categories thanks to hard graft and a refusal to give up.
