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Lord Hesketh on James Hunt and F1’s original party team

Lord Hesketh on James Hunt and F1’s original party team

Released Wednesday, 25th November 2020
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Lord Hesketh on James Hunt and F1’s original party team

Lord Hesketh on James Hunt and F1’s original party team

Lord Hesketh on James Hunt and F1’s original party team

Lord Hesketh on James Hunt and F1’s original party team

Wednesday, 25th November 2020
 1 person rated this episode
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When Hesketh Racing burst onto the F1 grid in the 1970s, they took everyone by surprise. They appeared to be playboys, having fun on and off track. But away from the yachts and the parties, was a small, well-organised group of passionate racers who were determined to win. With James Hunt at the wheel, they did. Lord Alexander Hesketh, who bankrolled and ran the team, tells Tom Clarkson how he ‘accidentally’ got into motor racing, rose to the top, and challenged the old guard of Ferrari, Lotus and McLaren. Lord Hesketh explains the unique quality behind his team’s success and reputation, what made James Hunt a great driver, and why F1 will never see a team like his ever again.

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