It was written by Peter Morgan, directed by Ron Howard and starred Chris Hemsworth as Hunt and Daniel Brühl as Lauda. James Simon Wallis Hunt (29 August 1947 – 15 June 1993) was a British racing driver who won the Formula One World Championship in 1976.After retiring from racing in 1979, Hunt became a media commentator and businessman. A Channel 4 documentary about the racing driver James Hunt. It talks not only of his achievements on the track, but of his background and personality too. Fateful 1976 season depicted in 'Rush' was a little different in real life By Jay Ramey. “James Hunt was unlike any other racing driver. Beginning his racing career in touring car racing, Hunt progressed into Formula Three, where he attracted the attention of the Hesketh Racing team and soon came under … Rush is a 2013 biographical sports film centred on the Hunt–Lauda rivalry between two Formula One drivers, the British James Hunt and the Austrian Niki Lauda during the 1976 Formula 1 motor-racing season. A compelling film about a troubled character, the late, legendary racing driver and wild Seventies sex symbol James Hunt. Video: The real James Hunt (Part 1) Submitted by Rich Fowler on January 7, 2014. The Real James Hunt. This ripper documentary truly captures the character and the determination behind one of the most famous names in racing. Go beyond the mystique to learn more about the man in this 2001 documentary – The Real James Hunt. Hunt on the way to his first Formula 1 Grand Prix victory in the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix, thanks to the Cahier Archive. Hunt's best friend said … Aug 11, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by Michael Whelan. your own Pins on Pinterest "The Real ...." James Hunt (TV Episode 2001) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Niki Lauda on Rush, the real James Hunt, and the crash that changed his life Save Niki Lauda and James Hunt before the start of the Belgian Grand Prix on June 5 1977 Credit: hulton The real story behind Niki Lauda's rivalry with James Hunt. The Real James Hunt (C4) managed to obtain a photo from Budgerigar Monthly, with Hunt proudly holding his rosette. The best James Hunt documentary we’ve ever seen. Discover (and save!) Crash Helmet F1 - James Hunt was known for his wild and usually over the top antics.