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Last entry. 1979 Monaco Grand Prix. James Simon Wallis Hunt (29 August 1947 – 15 June 1993) [1] was a British racing driver who won the Formula One World Championship in 1976. After retiring from racing in 1979, Hunt became a media commentator and businessman until his death.
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 One history.
Mar 9, 2021 · Top 10 Moments Of James Hunt Brilliance. Sometimes controversial, always charismatic and fast, the colourful Briton put in some spectacular drives during a relatively brief but brilliant career...
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SPORT and broadcasting lost one of the great mavericks yesterday when James Hunt died from a heart attack at the age of 45. He was the last British driver to win the Formula One crown before...
Oct 24, 2016 · Learn about the life and exploits of James Hunt, the charismatic and controversial F1 driver who won the world title in 1976. From his sexcapades and drinking habits to his witty comments and racing style, discover the stories behind the myths and legends.
James Simon Wallis Hunt, born on August 29, 1947, into the family of a London stockbroker, was an unruly child: hyperactive, contrary and persistently rebellious. As a self-confident, competitive and determined youth he taught himself to play tennis and squash to a high standard.
No single person has ever scorched a trail through Formula 1, both as a driver and a commentator, like James Hunt. 25 years on from his untimely passing, we look at why the 1976 world champion’s light still burns as brightly as ever... 1. He said what he thought.
