James Hunt won the 1976 world title for McLaren by one point over Niki Lauda, and later became a BBC commentator.
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James Hunt: The 1976 Champion 8
1947James Hunt born in BelmontHunt is born in Belmont, Surrey.
1973James Hunt debuts with HeskethLord Heskeths team brings Hunt into Formula One.
1975James Hunt wins at ZandvoortHunt holds off Niki Lauda to win the Dutch Grand Prix, Heskeths only win.
19761976: James HuntMcLarenHunt won the title by a single point from Lauda in one of the most dramatic seasons in F1 history. Lauda had suffered horrific burns in a crash at the Nürburgring but returned just six weeks later, only to withdraw from the rain-soaked final race at Fuji.
1976James Hunt clinches the title at FujiThird place in the rain at the Japanese Grand Prix makes Hunt champion by one point, after Lauda withdraws.
1979James Hunt retiresHunt quits Formula One mid-season, after the Monaco Grand Prix.
1980James Hunt joins the BBCHunt begins his commentary partnership with Murray Walker, which lasts until his death.
1993James Hunt dies in WimbledonJames Hunt dies of a heart attack, aged 45.