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James Hunt in McLaren-Ford M23, Brands Hatch, Kent, 1977. Artist: Unknown

James Hunt in McLaren-Ford M23, Brands Hatch, Kent, 1977. Formula 1 World Champion James Hunt in action during the Race of Champions in 1977. Hunt won the race and set a new lap record for the 4.2 kilometre (2.1 mile) circuit at 190.9 kph (118.38 mph). The charismatic British driver won 10 Grands Prix after suffering with uncompetitive cars early in his career, and in 1976 secured the World Drivers' Championship. He retired after the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix, and was best remembered afterwards for his partnership with Murray Walker in the BBC Grand Prix commentary box. James Hunt died in 1993 of a massive heart attack, aged only 45.
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James Hunt in McLaren-Ford M23, Brands Hatch, Kent, 1977. Artist: Unknown
Caption:
James Hunt in McLaren-Ford M23, Brands Hatch, Kent, 1977. Formula 1 World Champion James Hunt in action during the Race of Champions in 1977. Hunt won the race and set a new lap record for the 4.2 kilometre (2.1 mile) circuit at 190.9 kph (118.38 mph). The charismatic British driver won 10 Grands Prix after suffering with uncompetitive cars early in his career, and in 1976 secured the World Drivers' Championship. He retired after the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix, and was best remembered afterwards for his partnership with Murray Walker in the BBC Grand Prix commentary box. James Hunt died in 1993 of a massive heart attack, aged only 45.
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5104 x 3693 px | 53.9 MB
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43.2 x 31.3 cm | 17.0 x 12.3 in (300 dpi)