James Simon Wallis Hunt (29 August 1947 – 15 June 1993) was a British racing driver and broadcaster, who competed in Formula One from 1973 to 1979. Nicknamed "the Shunt", [a] Hunt won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1976 with McLaren, and won 10 Grands Prix across seven seasons.

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.

But everyone knew, once underway, James Hunt, the supreme driver and competitor, would be in his element. That wasn’t Hunt’s only natural habitat, and the stories of his fondness for female company were well-founded.

James Simon Wallis Hunt (29 August 1947 – 15 June 1993) was a British racing driver. He was best known for winning the Formula One World Championship in 1976 . He later became a commentator after retiring from racing in 1979.

2025年2月27日 · James Hunt (born August 29, 1947, London, England—died June 15, 1993, London) was a British race-car driver who won the 1976 Formula One (F1) Grand Prix world championship by one point over his Austrian archrival, Niki Lauda.

James Simon Wallis Hunt was a British racing driver. He became popular in the 1970s and won the ‘Formula One World Championship’ in 1976. Thanks to his colorful personality, handsome looks, and playboy image, he earned the love and affection of many young people.

1993年6月15日 · 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...

The 1976 world champion James Hunt distinguished himself more for crashes and the occasional punch-up with his rivals early on in his career. But once he joined forces with Lord Alexander Hesketh, Hunt rapidly ascended through Formula Three and Formula Two.

2024年10月30日 · James Hunt, known for his flamboyant personality, aggressive racing style, and rock-star lifestyle, remains one of the most iconic figures in Formula 1 history. His captivating rivalry with Niki Lauda during the 1976 season created one …

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...