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James’ style

05. Jun 2022 
by Ziv Knoll
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James Hunt was often known for being Formula 1’s playboy during his racing days, and no doubt enjoyed playing the party animal and the womaniser whilst away from the track.

Despite only driving on the F1 circuit for six years, Hunt is regarded as one of the top British racers to take the track after winning the 1976 World Championship ahead of friend and rival Niki Lauda.

It is reported that Hunt, on race day for the decisive 1976 Japanese Grand Prix, was caught having sex with a local hostess, by Williams co-founder Patrick Head, then a young engineer, in one of the garage of the Fuji circuits. On race day!

His unconventional preparation didn’t hamper him tough, as Hunt went on to secure a podium finish in third to secure the 1976 championship. Unsurprisingly, his antics carried on post-race, with celebrations as wild as you would have expected. James, (picture below) in 1975, next to his Hesketh-livered Porsche 911.

Source: DR

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