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] …

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 …

Jun 15, 1993 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

Feb 27, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Jun 13, 2013 · James Hunt, who died 20 years ago, "shone like a lighthouse amid the grey, wearing waves of austerity", writes Ben Dirs.

Oct 30, 2024 · 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 …

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 …