One of Hunts most respectable moments was when he pulled Ronnie Peterson out of his burning car and stopped him from looking at his legs. I have no doubt that when Lauda passed, James had a cold beer waiting for him.
@@mrdude9671 for that era, these cars were amazing if you compare it to anything else. Of course for our standard today it’s unbelievable but yeah, in the 70’s having a car weight of 600kg with 450~500HP was truly an achievement
@Saurabh Rai no especially if you live in us but here in Europe The same car like a Volkswagen Golf is heavier than ever. Mk1 weighted 900kg with fuel and driver Mk8 now is over 1.4K kg easily ( not a gti spec)
Of course he didn't listen to me. For James, one world title was enough. He had proved what he needed to prove. To himself and anyone who doubted him. And two years later, he retired. When I saw him next in London, seven years later, me as a champion again, him as broadcaster, he was barefoot on a bicycle with a flat tire, still living each day like his last. When I heard he died age 45 of a heart attack, I wasn't surprised. I was just sad. People always think of us as rivals but he was among the very few I liked and even fewer that I respected. He remains the only person I envied.
@@Christopher_TG He was my (as they say these days) "tween heartthrob". Though tbh, it was his driving that I really loved. My dad had been a rally driver until I was a baby (Mum said she could manage being a widow with two older daughters - preteens at the time, but not with another {unexpected!} baby), so my genes were always going to take me there. 😂 I was utterly heartbroken when he passed, and stunned with shock. He was such a character and a far _far_ better driver than he ever got credit for.
Same here, as exciting F1 is recently it became not really interesting in front 3 pack ( except Badly and Perez) Yet still I watch every race and qualifying.........
How about Jim Clark. Hailed as one of the cleanest, smoothest drivers ever. F1, F2, BTCC, NASCAR, Indy Car, Rallying, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. In just about every one of these he won.
10:32. If you squint, you’ll see 2 McLarens. But Hunt already went passed, so McLaren were running 3 cars. That third car was being run by a young Gilles Villeneuve.
Which was another moment of James Hunt brilliance...Gilles got that test drive on recommendation of James Hunt after being beaten by Gilles at a Formula Atlantic race. That is something you will never see again...a driver recommending a possible rival, and we all thank James for bringing Gilles, one of the best and most popular driver into F1.
I can honestly say I wasn't into F1 at the time ( there weren't many Brits after Stewart retired) and in 76 there was no TV coverage but by his last race in Japan everyone was behind him. That perfect summer of 76 was a magical time in every way. I am sure many will agree who was a teenager at the time.
@@hellknightf1 I'm curious, do you have any reports or stories about what inappropriate (by today's standards) he did to the women he was with? I'm open to learning, since I've not heard any negative stories...
It appears to me no matter how tight the competition got or how hard the press tried to get some drama between then Lauda and Hunt were always very respectful of each other and they just simply seemed to like each other
They were really great mates. 100% respect either way, even though you'd assume Lauda to have been too strict to not get annoyed by Hunt's "Jack the Lad" behaviour. Just goes to show that Niki wasn't as uptight as people thought and James was a lot more sympathetic, especially with his friends.
@@y_fam_goeglyd After his birthday party Lauda went to bed at 11, because they had testing the next day.Hunt, who Lauda had invited, stayed up and showed up at the airport the day after, five minutes before Lauda had told him was the departure time, in the same clothes from yesterday. After Lauda flew them down to Spain in his plane, the test was paused because of a crash and Lauda eventually found Hunt pulled over on the side in his race car, sleeping. They were great friends and Lauda clearly was willing tp put up with his antics.
Crazy to think that Niki had broken his ribs earlier then suffered the crash later on and still recovered despite already being injured in such a volatile part of his anatomy
@@mslo7312 James hunt is like Mauro icardi (Argentinian football player who plays for psg) in f1. He’s a girl magnet ...something mazepin would approve 😂
There are not that much great moments in Villeneuve Career. It was too short. You could easily guess it. 1st win. Zandvoort 79. Jarama 81. Monaco 81. Montreal 81. Dijon 79.
when's the Top 10 Moments of Ronnie Peterson Brilliance video yet? He's definitely someone who deserves a video, he was a legend, definitely one of the best drivers of the 1970s. He should've been champ in '73 and '78
I read his biography. His Dad was going to pay for his Uni fees to study for a Medical degree. He wanted to go racing instead, so worked as a hospital porter, to pay for a Mini to do just that. He started at the very bottom, inspite of that posh accent.
I really love james bad and play boy sometimes at the track, we could've never had another man like him these days sadly he passed away in 1993 he was an awesome guy to be in F1.
@@MoRoarSport-VintageRacing1 when being fat was only a degenerates (rich people also, which is basically the same) and people with really bad genetics stuff. you actually had to try a bit to get fat, now its basically unavoidable (except if you do sports or gym).
"Well, he's got a mental age of ten and the authorities really should be looking at driving like that and giving him a short suspension and a permanent suspension for being himself." - James commentating alongside Murray
I wished I was there in that era... I only know the James Hunt immortalized in video and movies, but if I was there I blush admitting I wouldn't mind be a notch in his belt!!!
I was born in 72, so can't remember hunt the racing driver, but always enjoyed his commentary on the b.b.c back in the 80s. Top ten moments of john Watson please.
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He won the championship with 69 points. Which I feel is very fitting.
On a wet track
69th like 😎
@@yellowflag9945 Oh boy oh boy
nice
Noice
Drivers like this are what make me watch racing. Talent is one thing, but character is what truly connects.
Real, todays drivers have no personality
@@sector98Copium
@@sector98 for sure mate
@@sector98 to much u mean all a bunch of Girls look at that clown lewis how he looks
The last interesting racer was Kimi.
The battles between Hunt and Niki Lauda were unbelievable, and (at times) showed great sportsmanship between them
Bro you are everywhere....
Please actually stop, we all know you’re here for subs because you’re verified.
How tf is this guy everywhere... I come from a Minecraft video and then here. Don’t beg for subs, make some content
You are everywhere bruh
@@hyperionphoenix6106 fr I saw in a daily does of internet vid and now here
Car: *Flips over violently*
James Hunt: "Oh dear..."
Montoya: "Oh deer"
Oh no!
Anyway...
@JOAKIM JEPPSSON, bad news!
@Toby Hofmans The Dacia Sandreo! is delayed
Patrese’s car: **flies**
Murray: AHHHHH
Hunt: oh dear
It's amazing how much Hemsworth and Bruhl resembled Hunt and Lauda. Great casting and acting.
James Hunt was not only a great driver but also a great TV commentator of F1. Great voice.
No.1 James Hunt moment-"The opening scene of Rush".
Tru dat 😂
True
Lol
What was it again
@@karstenpoels1865 either the lead up to the race at Nurburgring, or the scenes with nursey
Champion by 69 points... on wet track ;)
*Absolute Boss.*
Jajaja!!! Top coment
Man of culture ;)
N I C E
Nice
I bet he low key loved that fact
80% of this video is "despite hunt's poor start", and 20% "two months later, the result was changed"
And an additional 70% "in the dunes of Zandvoort"
Also "he took the lead after his opponent's engine/gearbox/ribs broke"
@@Xamager why come and comment negative stuff like this. And it isn't even correct.
One of Hunts most respectable moments was when he pulled Ronnie Peterson out of his burning car and stopped him from looking at his legs. I have no doubt that when Lauda passed, James had a cold beer waiting for him.
Back then cars were so freaking bad
@@mrdude9671 and drivers were badass
@@mrdude9671 for that era, these cars were amazing if you compare it to anything else. Of course for our standard today it’s unbelievable but yeah, in the 70’s having a car weight of 600kg with 450~500HP was truly an achievement
@Saurabh Rai no especially if you live in us but here in Europe
The same car like a Volkswagen Golf is heavier than ever.
Mk1 weighted 900kg with fuel and driver
Mk8 now is over 1.4K kg easily ( not a gti spec)
Monza '78 you mentioning, that coursed day when Super Sweden died 😢😢😢
The most underrated F1 Legend of all time truly one of the greatest
The story of James Hunt and the Hesketh team is one of my favorite in F1 history, because it just sounds impossible.
Yes. Unbelieveble.
I agree, unbelievable
you should check AGS then. it was a french team from the late 80’s that only had a garage and eleven employees. truly amazing
Totally agree!
Finally,he deserves this
„See you on raceday, champ“
„You will! Champ!“
Don't make me cry please
Of course he didn't listen to me. For James, one world title was enough. He had proved what he needed to prove. To himself and anyone who doubted him. And two years later, he retired. When I saw him next in London, seven years later, me as a champion again, him as broadcaster, he was barefoot on a bicycle with a flat tire, still living each day like his last. When I heard he died age 45 of a heart attack, I wasn't surprised. I was just sad. People always think of us as rivals but he was among the very few I liked and even fewer that I respected.
He remains the only person I envied.
@@Christopher_TG He was my (as they say these days) "tween heartthrob". Though tbh, it was his driving that I really loved. My dad had been a rally driver until I was a baby (Mum said she could manage being a widow with two older daughters - preteens at the time, but not with another {unexpected!} baby), so my genes were always going to take me there. 😂
I was utterly heartbroken when he passed, and stunned with shock. He was such a character and a far _far_ better driver than he ever got credit for.
James Hunt and Niki Lauda are the reason why I started watching Formula 1
Same! Canadian here, so F1 wasn't really that well known outside of Montreal. Rush started my whole F1 addiction. I mean enthusiasm.
@@dovid916 😂
Same here,
as exciting F1 is recently it became not really interesting in front 3 pack ( except Badly and Perez)
Yet still I watch every race and qualifying.........
me too
How old are you then
06:36
"Cool Tires"
"Ah thanks mate, appreciate it."
🤣🤣🤣
How about Jim Clark. Hailed as one of the cleanest, smoothest drivers ever. F1, F2, BTCC, NASCAR, Indy Car, Rallying, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. In just about every one of these he won.
10:32. If you squint, you’ll see 2 McLarens. But Hunt already went passed, so McLaren were running 3 cars. That third car was being run by a young Gilles Villeneuve.
Yes I knew that. Wonderful
Another OP driver
Which was another moment of James Hunt brilliance...Gilles got that test drive on recommendation of James Hunt after being beaten by Gilles at a Formula Atlantic race. That is something you will never see again...a driver recommending a possible rival, and we all thank James for bringing Gilles, one of the best and most popular driver into F1.
I can honestly say I wasn't into F1 at the time ( there weren't many Brits after Stewart retired) and in 76 there was no TV coverage but by his last race in Japan everyone was behind him. That perfect summer of 76 was a magical time in every way. I am sure many will agree who was a teenager at the time.
Yes I remember it well my dad was into F1 and I sat with him watching the races in 76.
you were lucky to enjoy these times.
if the society of back then was the same like today, i can't imagine how hunt's instagram comment section will look like 😂
they would be trying to cancel Hunt for his behavior with girls ;)
@@hellknightf1 Problem is that he wasn't doing anything bad to those girls, he just had many of them...
@@peeetrsn8270 you clearly don't know anything about Hunt, what is "not acceptable" today was very much acceptable then.
From several accounts what he did was Consensual so where’s the bad
@@hellknightf1 I'm curious, do you have any reports or stories about what inappropriate (by today's standards) he did to the women he was with? I'm open to learning, since I've not heard any negative stories...
It appears to me no matter how tight the competition got or how hard the press tried to get some drama between then Lauda and Hunt were always very respectful of each other and they just simply seemed to like each other
They shared an apartment together in London I believe. (when I say "apartment" it was more like a knocking shop) 🙂
They were really great mates. 100% respect either way, even though you'd assume Lauda to have been too strict to not get annoyed by Hunt's "Jack the Lad" behaviour. Just goes to show that Niki wasn't as uptight as people thought and James was a lot more sympathetic, especially with his friends.
@@y_fam_goeglyd After his birthday party Lauda went to bed at 11, because they had testing the next day.Hunt, who Lauda had invited, stayed up and showed up at the airport the day after, five minutes before Lauda had told him was the departure time, in the same clothes from yesterday. After Lauda flew them down to Spain in his plane, the test was paused because of a crash and Lauda eventually found Hunt pulled over on the side in his race car, sleeping. They were great friends and Lauda clearly was willing tp put up with his antics.
Wow. His attitude is one of kind. Admirable.
12:55 smoking on top of podium probably the most rebel thing i've ever seen 😂
Not really rebellious for the times though, baring in mind half of the teams were diving cars painted like cigarette packets
It's strange, but I feel so proud to be a Swedish F1 fan whenever Ronnie is mentioned for even just a second ❤
Samma för mig! Ronnie är en legendar!
I love how that day in Fuji, 1976 people just got on with it. The FIA would've probably had a panic attack if they decided to race today
Well I mean - they almost didn’t race but was a driver vote. So they raced.
Crazy to think that Niki had broken his ribs earlier then suffered the crash later on and still recovered despite already being injured in such a volatile part of his anatomy
Just imagine if he was driving in this era of f1 cars.
nikita mazepin is attempting to replicate it
He's going to be Mazepin but with talent..
Just think what he would make of Hamilton and the fannyboys?
Well look no further, mazepin is his successor
@@vladislaav you still can't deny his potential...
they don't make them like this anymore. what a legend
Button was accused of being like him early in his career. I can see the resemblance.
ahahaha
Nikita Mazepin joins Haas
F1: It's time for James Hunt
Man I was thinking the exact same thing!
Hunt rhymes with a certain word describing Mazepin, funnily enough.
No mazerpin is more a dumb c word
@@raosiddharth4726 no. The same
Yep,also HAAS and HESKETH with same colours: Red,White and Blue 😉
I love those 1970s f1 cars!!! Remember the Shadow in black, Elf, John Player... I still have alot of those still in the box, toy Corgi cars.
A legend an absolute legend. The rockstar of f1
At 13:18 I can't really tell the difference between Hunt and Hemsworth. Rush had such on point actors!!
Yes sir absolutely
I think that movie deserves an F1 WCT absolute masterpiece
If you liked this video you should watch the movie "Rush" its about the battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Awesome movie!!
The two real legends of formula 1 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
there's another thing that James is a brilliance for
there will never be another personality as big as James Hunt.
There cant be these days, too many people are far to easily offended and looking to complain about something.
If i have kids i will tell them this was james bond
James blonde*
@Rishi J keep your nose out of other people's business
We all will :)
@Rishi J
Ok we get it, you’re a kid and you probably think hating kids are cool but it isn’t, so shut it.
James s🅱️ond
I love how much James expresses his appreciation to Niki
Three words:
What a lad
brilliant video, what a great character james was and a brilliant driver, wonderful memories of 1976 when F1 was great unlike today
The idea of a privateer team taking a podium, let alone even racing in F1 just blows my mind. It's sad those days are long over.
Dude Red Bull are privateers
Williams are privateers
Certainly the best interviews of any driver of the time.
Most of your mums know 10 moments of James Hunt brillance
I'm sorry
Can somebody explain?
@@mslo7312 James hunt is like Mauro icardi (Argentinian football player who plays for psg) in f1. He’s a girl magnet ...something mazepin would approve 😂
I don't think you're wrong.
@@car-enthusiast3141 oh now i know thanks
@@mslo7312 np
Dont forget he is Kimis idol.Just remenber the helmet that he used on Monaco 2012 Grand Prix.
Kimi is the nearest thing F1 has had to James since he passed, along with Eddie Irvine. Absolute bowseys the pair of them 😂😂
I want a Gilles Villeneuve moments
It already exists
Or Alberto ascari
@Cel2Savage Actually we don't on the F1 channel. The video you're probably thinking of is the 5 greatest moments which made him seem to be the best.
Facts
There are not that much great moments in Villeneuve Career. It was too short. You could easily guess it. 1st win. Zandvoort 79. Jarama 81. Monaco 81. Montreal 81. Dijon 79.
Absolute LEGEND!!
James Simon Wallis Hunt! Possibly the father of many of us
Probably lol
“Give me a drink!!!”. And then, smoke a cigarrete on The podium!!! The root fórmula 1 driver!!!!
And a girl! The old days!
Am I the only one smiling about Hunts "Hunting grounds" in the Netherland 🤔😅
when's the Top 10 Moments of Ronnie Peterson Brilliance video yet? He's definitely someone who deserves a video, he was a legend, definitely one of the best drivers of the 1970s. He should've been champ in '73 and '78
Agree ... Ronnie was blindingly quick.
I love the casual ciggie on the podium. Legend
Right?! Could you imagine that in today's world?
My all time favourite F1 driver. Absolutely Astonishing
I read his biography. His Dad was going to pay for his Uni fees to study for a Medical degree. He wanted to go racing instead, so worked as a hospital porter, to pay for a Mini to do just that. He started at the very bottom, inspite of that posh accent.
Well we all know that he is an Agent for the MI6.
@Cel2Savage Not princess diana!
Tooned!
@@rockerxXc i think he have hitman reference there i guess
@@rockerxXc he knows too much
name's hunt. ethan hunt.
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niki and hunt were like brothers who frequently backstab each other
Saw some beautiful photos in this video I have not seen before, thank you.
In the famous words of another McLaren driver "fkn finally". A Hunt brilliance video...
@Abhinava Goswami oh yes, it can only be Kimi...
Some fabulous footage and brilliant photos - wonderful
Hunt was truly the people's champion but what astonished me was his respect for his competition and his love of his sport.
I really love james bad and play boy sometimes at the track, we could've never had another man like him these days sadly he passed away in 1993 he was an awesome guy to be in F1.
I bet you hate Mazepin
@@tim34 lol, a little bit but he was way far to James.
James Hunt, Legend. My introduction to F1
Such a brilliant documentary
THE ONE AND ONLY
LEGEND ❤❤😍
47yr old American & nothing means more to me than vintage F1 ❤️🔥
Short life but a fun life, never could think of him as going old
His Drive for the championship 🏆 in Japan was the best recovery drive 💯🔥
VETTEL : Hold My Brazil 2012 Drive 🔥
It was great
Man I miss the days when everybody was thin.
Except Lord Hesketh
@@MoRoarSport-VintageRacing1 when being fat was only a degenerates (rich people also, which is basically the same) and people with really bad genetics stuff. you actually had to try a bit to get fat, now its basically unavoidable (except if you do sports or gym).
@@fauberkaupfmann982 Well, unavoidable mostly in the US.
@Jan Brady wait a few years, bro. or may e youre one of those people who never get fat.
@@fauberkaupfmann982I hope you aren't implying that being poor makes you somehow more virtuous and not a degenerate.
Total legend. Very cool &measured reaction to the typical Ferrari behaviour @14:46 ...
Great content!!
James hunt & Barry sheene is rock n roll racing
This man live a life like a boss
I think Hunt's win at the old Nordschleife (the last F1 GP there) was worthy of inclusion.
Proper bloke. What a great era - none of the sanitised nonsense we have to put up with these days.
great video and loved the movie ten years ago "RUSH" about Hunt and Lauda............Chris Hemsworth played James Hunt..........superb performance!
3:11 - "He was ahead of race leader". Murray Walker lives!
To be named after this man, is a true honour to me
OH, I didn't know Hunt's middle name was "Project-Japan" 😁
Absolutely top bloke, rest in peace old boy.
My boyhood hero, consummate gentleman and superb driver. Legend 👍
A legend in the bedroom and on the racetrack.
Best era for media interviews. Legend.
Please: Top 10 moments of Jackie Stewart or Jack Brabham Brilliance.
Hunt was an enigma. There will never be another, born to race and win.
11:22 - Imagine if F1 started like this nowadays: Aaaah, Penalties, here I come ...
absolute legend!
A 52 second gap! That is astounding, such a shame he was disqualified, it was two months later!
Among the most underrated f1 world champions
Never again such personality in Formula 1. One and only James.
"Well, he's got a mental age of ten and the authorities really should be looking at driving like that and giving him a short suspension and a permanent suspension for being himself."
- James commentating alongside Murray
Still my favourite driver of all time.
He is so special
thanks f1...was eagerly waiting for this one
Geez this was a long time coming
I wished I was there in that era... I only know the James Hunt immortalized in video and movies, but if I was there I blush admitting I wouldn't mind be a notch in his belt!!!
Mazepin: *joins F1*
Hunt: That's my boy!
Haha.
Know hunt, that might aswell be his boy😬😬
@@oppofindx863 oof, maybe we are hunt’s long lost kids!
James Hunt ❤💙💛
James Hunt was a great character. Left far too soon as did his great friend, who was also a great character, Barry Sheen
Hunt was the Maverick of Mavericks...
I think that if he continued racing in F1 for more than 6 and a half seasons maybe he would continue to be one of the biggest rivals for Niki
At 17.01, we see Hunts team experimenting with the latest mobile phone technology.
Pretty much any of his commentary about back marker driver causing trouble to the leaders is hilarious!
I was born in 72, so can't remember hunt the racing driver, but always enjoyed his commentary on the b.b.c back in the 80s. Top ten moments of john Watson please.