James Hunt
British racing driver (1947-1993) · United Kingdom · Athletes · Died at 45
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Something wrong?He won the 1976 Formula One title by a single point in one of the sport's most dramatic seasons, then walked away three years later - but "Hunt the Shunt" is remembered as much for the wreckage and the parties as for the ten wins.
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J. Hunt in 1977 (cropped)
1969 F3 Guards Trophy Brands Hatch James Hunt Brabham BT21
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James Hunt Hesketh 308 2018 British Grand Prix (42837032155)
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, Most people think I have a lot of fun and that I'm a pretty good driver but they don't take my driving all that seriously.
Monaco is a silly event, not a proper Grand Prix at all.
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Born in Surrey in 1947, Hunt tore through touring cars and Formula Three until Lord Hesketh gave him a Formula One seat in 1973. His rookie year brought podiums; his reckless style and off-track excess brought the nickname "the Shunt." He took his first win with Hesketh at the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix - a famous underdog victory - but the team lost its funding. McLaren picked him up for 1976, where he fought Niki Lauda through a season of crashes, fire, and rain to claim the championship by one point. He won races in 1977, endured a winless 1978, and quit mid-season in 1979 at Monaco. He became a BBC commentator and Independent columnist, mentored Mika Häkkinen through Marlboro, and died of a heart attack at home in Wimbledon in 1993, aged 45.
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