Netherlands
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- 6
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P1
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Championships
10
Race Wins
23
Podiums
14
Pole Positions
93
Races
179
Career Points
Career answer
Across 1973-1979, James Hunt has 93 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 10 wins, 23 podiums, 14 pole positions, and 179 career points. The best recorded championship result is P1 in 1976 with McLaren.
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James Hunt was a British Formula 1 driver active from 1973 to 1979. Over 93 races, he secured 10 wins, 23 podiums, and 14 pole positions, culminating in a World Championship title in 1976. Hunt raced for teams including Hesketh, March, McLaren, and Wolf, with his last season spent at Wolf.
His career win rate stood at 10.8%, while his podium rate was 24.7%, indicating competitive consistency during his tenure. Notably, Hunt maintained a zero percent DNF rate, an uncommon feat in the era, reflecting mechanical reliability or race completion discipline. Despite achieving 14 poles, his average race result showed a loss of approximately 4.39 positions, suggesting challenges in race pace or strategy relative to qualifying performance.
Hunt did not record any wins or podiums in wet conditions, highlighting a potential limitation in variable weather performance. His career spanned seven seasons, during which he contributed to the competitive landscape of 1970s Formula 1, remembered for his aggressive driving style and high-profile championship battle.
1
Championships
10
Race Wins
23
Podiums
14
Pole Positions
93
Races
179
Career Points
49
DNFs
P11.5
Avg Finish Position
P7.0
Avg Grid Position
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| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Park ZandvoortNetherlands | 6 | 2 |
| Watkins GlenUSA | 6 | 2 |
| JaramaSpain | 5 | 1 |
| Circuit Paul RicardFrance | 4 | 1 |
| Mosport International RacewayCanada | 4 | 1 |
| Silverstone CircuitUK | 3 | 1 |
| NürburgringGermany | 3 | 1 |
| Fuji SpeedwayJapan | 2 | 1 |
| Circuit de MonacoMonaco | 7 | - |
| Red Bull RingAustria | 6 | - |
| Autodromo Nazionale di MonzaItaly | 6 | - |
| KyalamiSouth Africa | 6 | - |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar GálvezArgentina | 5 | - |
| Autódromo José Carlos PaceBrazil | 5 | - |
| Scandinavian RacewaySweden | 5 | - |
| ZolderBelgium | 5 | - |
| Long BeachUSA | 4 | - |
| Brands HatchUK | 3 | - |
| Dijon-PrenoisFrance | 2 | - |
| HockenheimringGermany | 2 | - |
| Nivelles-BaulersBelgium | 1 | - |
| MontjuïcSpain | 1 | - |
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetBrazil | 1 | - |
| Circuit Gilles VilleneuveCanada | 1 | - |
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9
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-4
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0
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15
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-5
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0
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Grid
8
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-14
Points
0
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Grid
13
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+5
Points
0
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Grid
10
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-9
Points
0
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Steering
Grid
18
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+3
Points
0
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Electrical
Grid
19
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+4
Points
0
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Spun off
Grid
6
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-1
Points
0
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FIN
Grid
10
+/-
-7
Points
0
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Distributor
Grid
7
+/-
-3
Points
0
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FIN
Grid
8
+/-
-11
Points
0
Status
Accident
Grid
8
+/-
-6
Points
0
Status
Disqualified
Grid
14
+/-
-11
Points
0
Status
Accident
Grid
4
+/-
+1
Points
4
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✓
Grid
14
+/-
+6
Points
0
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FIN
Grid
4
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-2
Points
1
Status
FIN
Grid
6
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-17
Points
0
Status
Accident
Grid
6
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-8
Points
0
Status
Handling
Grid
7
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-15
Points
0
Status
Accident
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