Hesketh
British · raced 1974–1978
Hesketh Racing, founded by the eccentric Lord Hesketh, burst onto the Formula 1 scene in the early 1970s with a playboy image and a serious ambition to win. Despite their lavish hospitality and unconventional approach, the team achieved remarkable success, famously taking James Hunt to victory at the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix. Hesketh proved that a well-funded, passionate, and slightly chaotic independent effort could challenge the established giants of the sport. Their brief but memorable tenure saw them compete in 52 races, securing 1 win and 7 podiums before financial realities curtailed their dream.
Top Drivers
Driver | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt | 1 | 7 | 48 | 27 |
| Torsten Palm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ian Ashley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Guy Edwards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Ian Scheckter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rolf Stommelen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divina Galica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett Lunger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Alex Ribeiro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harald Ertl | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 1 | 2.25 | 4 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 1.75 | 4 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 1.75 | 4 |
| Mosport International Raceway | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Scandinavian Raceway | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Zolder | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kyalami | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most wins for the team, then most races.
- J. Hunt1974–1975 · 1 win
- H. Ertl1975–1977 · 0 wins
- R. Keegan1977 · 0 wins
- G. Edwards1976 · 0 wins
- H. Rebaque1977 · 0 wins
- I. Ashley1977 · 0 wins
| Season | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Harald Ertl vs Rupert Keegan | 1–2 |
| 1976 | Guy Edwards vs Harald Ertl | 2–1 |
| 1975 | James Hunt vs Alan Jones | 3–1 |
| 1975 | Harald Ertl vs James Hunt | 1–2 |
| 1975 | James Hunt vs Brett Lunger | 3–0 |
| Driver | Seasons | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Hunt | 1974–1975 | 27 | 1 |
| H. Ertl | 1975–1977 | 23 | 0 |
| R. Keegan | 1977 | 12 | 0 |
| H. Rebaque | 1977 | 6 | 0 |
| G. Edwards | 1976 | 6 | 0 |
| I. Ashley | 1977 | 5 | 0 |
| A. Jones | 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| D. Daly | 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| B. Lunger | 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| D. Galica | 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| T. Palm | 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| E. Cheever | 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| A. Ribeiro | 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| R. Stommelen | 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| I. Scheckter | 1974 | 1 | 0 |
- 1978 Belgian Grand Prix
- 1978 Monaco Grand Prix
- 1978 United States Grand Prix West
- 1978 South African Grand Prix
- 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix
- 1978 Argentine Grand Prix
- 1977 Canadian Grand Prix
- 1977 United States Grand Prix
- 1977 Italian Grand Prix
- 1977 Dutch Grand Prix
- 1977 Austrian Grand Prix
- 1977 German Grand Prix
- 1977 British Grand Prix
- 1977 French Grand Prix
- 1977 Swedish Grand Prix
- 1977 Belgian Grand Prix
- 1977 Monaco Grand Prix
- 1977 Spanish Grand Prix
- 1976 Japanese Grand Prix
- 1976 United States Grand Prix
- 1976 Canadian Grand Prix
- 1976 Italian Grand Prix
- 1976 Dutch Grand Prix
- 1976 Austrian Grand Prix
- 1976 German Grand Prix
- 1976 British Grand Prix
- 1976 French Grand Prix
- 1976 Swedish Grand Prix
- 1976 Monaco Grand Prix
- 1976 Belgian Grand Prix
Earlier races are listed on each season page above.