The formula 1 driver section allows you to select your favorite F1 driver and view different breakdowns on their career F1 points, team battle statistics, race by race breakdown, how they performed for specific constructors and general career statistics. Here you will find the F1 statistics for James Hunt in full.
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| James Hunt |
| Starts: 92 World championships: 1 World championships (under selected PSS): 0 Wins: 10 Podiums: 23 Fastest laps: 8 Poles: 14 |
| Country: United Kingdom |
| Date of birth: 29/08/1947 Wikipedia: James Hunt |
Bio
James Hunt was a retired British racing driver who is best known for his career in Formula 1. He was born on August 29, 1947 in Belmont, England, and began his racing career in the late 1960s. He quickly made a name for himself in the junior ranks.In 1973, Hunt made his Formula 1 debut with the Hesketh team, and he immediately impressed with his speed and skill. He went on to race for a number of teams, including McLaren and Wolf, and won the World Championship in 1976. He competed with the likes of Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni.
In his personal life, Hunt was married and had two children, Freddie and Tom.
As a driver, Hunt was known for his aggressive and flamboyant style on the track. He was highly skilled at finding the limits of his car and pushing it to the maximum, and he often used this skill to his advantage in races. But one prone to spectacular accidents earned him the nickname "Hunt the Shunt". These qualities, combined with his natural talent and determination, made him a formidable force on the track and helped him to achieve success in Formula 1. Hunt retired from racing in 1979. He died in 1993.
All time driver rank for James Hunt per points scoring system
| Points system | Rank* | Total points* | Average points / GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 points + f-lap + sprint ext - 2022 - 2024 | 58 | 627 | 6.82 (ranked 42) |
| 25 points + f-lap + sprint - 2021 - 2021 | 58 | 627 | 6.82 (ranked 42) |
| 25 points + fastest lap - 2019 - 2020 | 58 | 627 | 6.82 (ranked 42) |
| 25 points - 2010 - 2018 excluding 2014 | 58 | 620 | 6.74 (ranked 42) |
| 25 points + last GP 2x - 2014 - 2014 | 57 | 705 | 7.66 (ranked 40) |
| 10 points extended - 2003 - 2009 | 56 | 248 | 2.7 (ranked 43) |
| 10 points system - 1991 - 2002 | 50 | 189 | 2.05 (ranked 37) |
| 9 points system - 1961 - 1990 | 53 | 179 | 1.95 (ranked 39) |
| 8 points extended - 1960 - 1960 | 52 | 169 | 1.84 (ranked 40) |
| 8 points + fastest lap - 1950 - 1959 | 50 | 174 | 1.89 (ranked 39) |
*click rank or points for career GP breakdown of James Hunt.
Career stats for James Hunt
| Stat | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 10 | 31 |
| Podiums | 23 | 47 |
| Fastest laps | 8 | 41 |
| Poles | 14 | 24 |
| Total GPs | 92 | 92 |
| Average wins / GP | 0.11 | 30 |
| Average podiums / GP | 0.25 | 55 |
| Times world champion | 0 | 18 |
| Best position in a GP | 1 | - |
| Hattricks | 2 | 23 |
| Best position in a season | 2 (1976) | - |
| Driver in current season | no | - |
| First season of driver | 1973 | - |
| Last season of driver | 1979 | - |
| Number of seasons | 7 | 116 |
Streaks for James Hunt
| Streak type | Streak value | Streak start | Streak end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest win streak (over seasons) | 2 | Canada 1976 | USA East 1976 |
| Highest win streak (in a season) | 2 | Canada 1976 | USA East 1976 |
| Highest podium streak (over seasons) | 3 | Canada 1976 | Japan 1976 |
| Highest podium streak (in a season) | 3 | Canada 1976 | Japan 1976 |
Career team battles for James Hunt
Career team battle for James Hunt (includes partial season battles)
Season overview for James Hunt
| Season | Team | Grand prix | Points | Position | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | March | 7 | 63 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1974 | March | 15 | 60 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | Hesketh | 14 | 113 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1976 | McLaren | 16 | 207 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| 1977 | McLaren | 17 | 134 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 1978 | McLaren | 16 | 46 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | Wolf | 7 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Teams for which James Hunt has competed
Head-to-head comparisons for James Hunt
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Wins for James Hunt
| Nr | Season | Grandprix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1975 | 1x - The Netherlands (Hesketh) |
| 2 | 1976 | 6x - Spain (McLaren), France (McLaren), Germany (McLaren), The Netherlands (McLaren), Canada (McLaren), USA East (McLaren) |
| 3 | 1977 | 3x - Great Britain (McLaren), USA East (McLaren), Japan (McLaren) |
Fastest laps for James Hunt
| Nr | Season | Grandprix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1973 | 2x - Great Britain (March), United States (March) |
| 2 | 1975 | 1x - Argentina (Hesketh) |
| 3 | 1976 | 2x - Austria (McLaren), USA East (McLaren) |
| 4 | 1977 | 3x - Argentina (McLaren), Brazil (McLaren), Great Britain (McLaren) |
Poles for James Hunt
| Nr | Season | Grandprix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1976 | 8x - South Africa (McLaren), France (McLaren), Brazil (McLaren), Spain (McLaren), Canada (McLaren), Germany (McLaren), Austria (McLaren), USA East (McLaren) |
| 2 | 1977 | 6x - South Africa (McLaren), Italy (McLaren), Argentina (McLaren), Brazil (McLaren), Great Britain (McLaren), USA East (McLaren) |
Hattricks for James Hunt
Explanation
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- On top the main statistics are provided next to the picture of the driver and some bio details.
- The career points progression overview shows the cumulative points achieved by the driver in his career over seasons.
- The points per season overview provides the points achieved per season based on the selected points scoring system including end position based on selected PSS.
- The all time driver rank table shows the number of F1 points and rank under each points scoring system, as well as the average points per grand prix (and overall rank betweeen brackets).
- The pie charts provides a visual overview of wins, podiums and non-podiums finishes.
- The table 'number of times position x achieved in a GP' provides a overview of the career position achievements of the selected F1 driver.
- The teambattles piechart provides a view on wins/draws/losses team battles in the F1 driver's career. In the table below you can find the details on which drivers make up this pie chart. All both in term of points and positions.
- The teams tables provides the teams / constructors for which this driver has competed. Click on the team to see more details.
- At the bottom three tables (if applicable for the selected driver) with an overview of F1 wins, fastest laps and championships.
Date last modified: 2024-04-15 23:03:35 - 18 hours ago