What caused James Hunt’s death?

What caused James Hunt’s death?

James Hunt

Who was better Lauda or Hunt?

Though James Hunt may have had the glamour and attracted more of a rock star type of following, it is hard to dispute that Lauda was the better driver. Niki Lauda was the Formula One World Champion in 1975, 1977 and 1984, the first two with Ferrari and the last with McLaren. Hunts only championship season was 1976.

Were Hunt and Lauda friends?

While they competed on the track, Hunt readily admitted that the two were good friends from their early days “gypsi(ng) around Europe together” in Formula Three, where they became “mates, not just casual acquaintances.” The enduring friendship between the two continued until Hunt’s death in 1993.

Where is James Hunt buried?

James Hunt

Was James Hunt a heavy smoker?

A brave, fearless and very gifted race car driver, James Hunt was also the last great example of the playboy racing driver. He loved women, was a chain smoker, took drugs, was a hard drinker and could never behave properly.

How many times did James Hunt marry?

Hunt was well-known for having plenty of female company and had two marriages and a third engagement. His first wife was Suzy Miller, a British model and actress, who Hunt met in 1974 and proposed to only weeks later.