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Wolf

James Hunt

1 title · 10 wins · 14 poles · 23 podiums

British
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Driver profile

Born29 Aug 1947
F1 debutMonaco Grand Prix 1973Monaco GP 1973
Seasons competed7 (1973–1979)
TeamsWolf · McLaren · Hesketh · March
First winDutch Grand Prix 1975Dutch GP 1975
Latest winJapanese Grand Prix 1977Japanese GP 1977

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World championships1Career total
Grand Prix wins1010.8% win rate
Pole positions1415.1% pole rate
Podium finishes2324.7% of race starts
Fastest laps8Career total
Career points179Career total
Race starts931973–1979
Laps led0Available lap-timing total
Q3 appearances0of 93 qualifying entries
Podium rate24.7%Share of race starts
Pole rate15.1%Share of race starts
Best season1st1976
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