James Hunt

James Hunt (1947-1993) was a British racing driver who won the 1976 Formula One World Championship. A fantastic personality, a big heart and a heavy right foot, and a legendary final at Mount Fuji in 1976 in the pouring rain. After retiring from racing in 1979, Hunt became a Grand Prix commentator for the BBC.

He entered 93 F1 Grand Prix (92 starts), scored 10 wins, 23 podiums, 14 pole positions and 179 career points.

• “The closer you are to death, the more alive you feel.”
• “My first priority is to finish above rather than beneath the ground.”
• “If I get into a car on a circuit, I drive as fast as I can; that’s it!”
• “The sum of life needs to be pleasure. What’s the point of having a million medals, cups and planes if you don’t have any fun?”