James Hunt: The Biography

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James Hunt was a towering personality with a commanding presence, a hugely glamorous public figure who brought Formula One motor racing to the attention of a whole new audience.

Triumphing against all odds to become World Drivers' Champion with McLaren in 1976, Hunt sank into a period of decadence and depression, only to be rejuvenated as he found true love for the first time.

With that came personal contentment and a renewed zest for living, so that one of the most colourful and controversial figures in Grand Prix racing is best remembered by those close to him as a fun-loving, caring man who had a genuinely uplifting presence - qualities that shine through in Gerald Donaldson's compelling and moving account of his life.

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Those old enough to have followed Formula 1 racing back in the 1970s will remember James Hunt as the care-free, impossibly good-looking driver who shocked and entertained the racing establishment with the flaky, bombastic Hesketh racing team, but also as the driver who became Formula One World Champion with McLaren after an epic battle with Niki Lauda. Hunt's career was comparatively brief, and, though an athlete and workout fanatic, he died early at just 45.

After watching the movie "Rush" that mostly dealt with that epic 1976 rivalry between Hunt and Lauda, it was interesting to read Donaldson's biography the entire story of Hunt's life, from start to end. It's interesting, enjoyable reading, though there are some overlaps and holes. Donaldson fairly portrays one of the most colorful personalities Formula 1 racing has ever seen, not shying away from covering stunning excess and behavior that no one might get away with today. But that, perhaps, was all part of the charm and mystique of the man.

Donaldson, writer of the great Gilles Villeneuve biography, wrote another very good about the unfortunately relatively short life of British 1976 Formula One World Champion James Hunt.

There is talking, even today, that James would not have been World Cha,pion had Niki Lauda not suffered his terrible accident at the Nurburgring. Maybe so. Bu the fact was that he was there, battling even when the Ferrari won a lot of the first races of the season.

His deeds with the Hesketh team are now legendary His career as commentator along Murray Walker also was great.

Sadly, his heart caught up with him, and he died of a stroke in hishone, when he was already living more healthy.

Very good book, very good indeed.

I didn't know much about James Hunt before reading this book, though I am a fan of racing and F1. The stories of his partying and success were the reason I bought the book, but the its focus on James' entire life is what kept me reading. The author Donaldson doesn't just report what happened but he does a great job developing James' character through his entire life, by all accounts, accurately. I particularly enjoyed the abundance of his contemporaries' viewpoints. I plan to read more of Donaldson's biographies and have recommended him to friends and family.

James Hunts's life was a great story. His huge personality and will drove him to win the world championship early and also helped him overcome demons later in his life. His dramatic fight with Niki Lauda for the 1976 championship will forever be remembered in F1. This book was well written and I would highly recommend it to others.

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