Denis Clive Hulme (18 June 1936 – 4 October 1992) was a New Zealand racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1965 to 1974. Nicknamed " the Bear ", [a] Hulme won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1967 with Brabham, and …

The Hulme F1 was a proposed sports car to be manufactured by New Zealand boutique company Hulme Supercars Ltd. Its name was a tribute to the 1967 Formula One World Champion, New Zealander Denny Hulme.

Denny Hulme's dislike of celebrity and preference for anonymity made him the most low key of champions. He hated fame, had no trace of vanity and found social functions an agony.

Denis Hulme was a New Zealand racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1965 to 1974. Nicknamed “The Bear” for his rugged appearance, Hulme won the 1967 Drivers’ …

Oct 5, 2022 · Having scored the first win for a Brabham – at the snowy 1962 Boxing Day meeting at Brands Hatch – eventually he was given his F1 chance in 1965, finishing fourth at his second attempt at the daunting Clermont-Ferrand circuit.

Mar 30, 2022 · Denny Hulme is Formula One's forgotten champion; a gruff, burly Kiwi who lived his life as far away from the spotlight as possible. Here, Crash.net puts the enigma of 'The …

Oct 30, 2024 · Known as "The Bear" for his tough demeanor and consistent performances, Hulme made history as the first and only New Zealand driver to win the Formula 1 World Championship. His calm, methodical approach to racing and remarkable adaptability across different motorsport disciplines made him a true legend in the sport.

New Zealand’s only Formula 1 world champion so far, the tough Denny Hulme was perhaps the most unheralded driver to achieve the sport’s highest accolade. At times blunt and to the point, this former mechanic graduated through Europe’s junior categories thanks to hard graft and a refusal to give up.

Oct 15, 2024 · Denny Hulme was a New Zealand racing driver who won the Formula 1 World Championship in 1967. Born on June 18, 1936, in Motueka, New Zealand, Hulme was known for his rugged determination and straightforward personality, earning him the nickname "The Bear."

Between his debut at Monaco in 1965 and his final race in the US Grand Prix in 1974, Hulme made 112 starts in F1, for eight victories and 33 podium finishes. He finished third in the overall standings in 1968 and 1972.