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June 15, 1993 (45 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
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Celebrities born on August 29
Born in 1947
Born in London, England
Virgo named James
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James Hunt
James Simon Wallis Hunt is an English racer who won the Formula 1 World Championship in 1976. After retiring from racing in 1979, Hunt became a media commentator and businessman. Beginning his racing career in touring car racing, Hunt moved on to Formula 3, where he caught the attention of the Hesketh Racing team and quickly joined their ranks. Hunt's often reckless and action-packed trail feats have earned him the nickname "Hunt the Shunt." Hunt joined Formula 1 in 1973, driving the car in March 731, joined by the Hesketh Racing team. He went on to win for Hesketh, driving his own car Hesketh 308, in both world championship and non-championship races, before joining the McLaren team at the end of 1975. In his first year with McLaren, Hunt went on to join the McLaren team. won the 1976 World Championship, and he stayed with the team for another two years, but with less success, before moving to Team Wolf in early 1979.
BornAugust 29, 1947, Belmont, Surrey, England
DiedJune 15, 1993, Wimbledon, London, England
NationalityBritish
Active years1973–1979
TeamsHesketh, McLaren, Wolf
Entries93 (92 starts)
Championships1 (1976)
Wins10
Podiums23
Career points179
Pole positions14
Fastest laps8
First entry1973 Monaco Grand Prix
First win1975 Dutch Grand Prix
Last win1977 Japanese Grand Prix
Last entry1979 Monaco Grand Prix

About James Hunt

Race Car Driver James Hunt was born in London, England on August 29, 1947. He dies at the age of 45, on June 15, 1993.

He was the first British driver to win the Formula One World Championship in 1976. He afterwards worked as a media analyst.

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James Hunt before becoming famous

James Hunt was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1947 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).

He wanted to be a doctor before being taken to a motor racing by a friend.

Achievement of James Hunt

Fans dubbed him"Hunt the Shunt" because of his reckless conduct on the racetrack.

James Hunt's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

On October 18, 1974, he married Suzy Miller, and after their divorce in September 1983, he married Sarah Lomax. His children were Freddie and Tom.

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James Hunt Collabed with

A fellow racer, Movie Actor Richard Burton, dumped him for his first wife.

Richard Burton (1925 - 1984) (Movie Actor)
Richard Burton (1925 - 1984)

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James Hunt Income & Net worth

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