James Hunt
James Hunt, the charismatic British driver, embodied the daring spirit of 1970s Formula 1. Known for his flamboyant personality off-track and aggressive, no-holds-barred driving style on it, he captured the 1976 World Championship in a dramatic season finale. His intense rivalry with Niki Lauda, immortalized in film, remains one of the sport's most compelling narratives. Across 93 starts, Hunt secured 10 victories, 14 pole positions, and 23 podium finishes.
All-time records
Where James Hunt ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- =9th in Closest F1 Championship Finishes (2 points)
- =10th in Best Pole to Win Conversion in F1 (50.0% %)
- =18th in Most F1 Drivers’ Championships (1 titles)
- 22nd in Highest F1 Win Percentage (10.9% %)
93Races
10Wins
23Podiums
46Top 10s
11.54Avg Position
6.92Avg Grid Pos
1Driver Titles
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Glen | 2 | 5.17 | 6 |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 2 | 3.67 | 6 |
| Mosport International Raceway | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Jarama | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 1.67 | 6 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 1.8 | 5 |
| Kyalami | 0 | 1.5 | 6 |
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| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | James Hunt vs Patrick Tambay | 3–7 | |
| 1978 | James Hunt vs Brett Lunger | 2–2 | |
| 1977 | James Hunt vs Jochen Mass | 10–4 | |
| 1977 | James Hunt vs Brett Lunger | 2–3 | |
| 1976 | James Hunt vs Jochen Mass | 12–4 | |
| 1975 | James Hunt vs Alan Jones | 3–1 | |
| 1975 | Harald Ertl vs James Hunt | 1–2 | |
| 1975 | James Hunt vs Brett Lunger | 3–0 | |
| 1973 | James Hunt vs Jean-Pierre Jarier | 3–1 | |
| 1973 | Mike Beuttler vs James Hunt | 0–4 |
19797 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco Grand Prix | Wolf | 10 | Transmission | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Wolf | 9 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Wolf | 15 | Brakes | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Wolf | 8 | Transmission | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Wolf | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Wolf | 10 | Steering | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Wolf | 18 | Electrical | 0 |
197816 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 19 | Spun off | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | P7 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | Distributor | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | P10 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | Accident | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | Disqualified | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | Accident | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | P8 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P6 | 1 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | Accident | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | Handling | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | McLaren | 7 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | Spun off | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | P4 | 3 |
197717 races, 3 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | Accident | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | Spun off | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | Accident | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | Fuel pump | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| French Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P3 | 4 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | P12 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | P7 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | Engine | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | Engine | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | McLaren | 8 | P7 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P4 | 3 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | Suspension | 0 |
197616 races, 6 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P3 | 4 |
| United States Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 24 | Spun off | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P4 | 3 |
| German Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | Disqualified | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| United States Grand Prix West | McLaren | 3 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | Accident | 0 |
197514 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Hesketh | 15 | P4 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Hesketh | 8 | P5 | 2 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Hesketh | 2 | P2 | 3 |
| German Grand Prix | Hesketh | 9 | Wheel | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Hesketh | 9 | P4 | 3 |
| French Grand Prix | Hesketh | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Hesketh | 3 | P1 | 9 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Hesketh | 13 | Brakes | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Hesketh | 11 | Transmission | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Hesketh | 11 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Hesketh | 3 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Hesketh | 12 | Fuel system | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Hesketh | 7 | P6 | 1 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Hesketh | 6 | P2 | 6 |
197415 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Hesketh | 2 | P3 | 4 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Hesketh | 8 | P4 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Hesketh | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Hesketh | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| German Grand Prix | Hesketh | 10 | Gearbox | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Hesketh | 6 | Suspension | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Hesketh | 10 | Collision | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Hesketh | 6 | Collision | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Hesketh | 6 | P3 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Hesketh | 7 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Hesketh | 9 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Hesketh | 10 | P10 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Hesketh | 14 | Transmission | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | March | 18 | P9 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | March | 5 | Overheating | 0 |
19738 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | March | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | March | 15 | P7 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | March | — | Accident | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | March | 9 | Injection | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | March | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | March | 11 | P4 | 3 |
| French Grand Prix | March | 14 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | March | 18 | P9 | 0 |