{"product_id":"james-hunt-mclaren","title":"James Hunt - McLaren","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW BOOK, however there is a small tear on the cover, see the image.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Maurice Hamilton, Hardbound, 352 Pages, ISBN: 9781910536766, November, 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrate 40 years since James Hunt's World Championship and the legendary life, endless carousals and career milestones of a true legend of Formula 1.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by the esteemed motor sport journalist Maurice Hamilton, this is an exclusive and personal insight into one of the world's most charismatic racing drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter discovering motor racing at 17, Hunt began by building and racing his own Mini. Moving into Formula Ford and Formula 3, his progress was noted for daring and aggressive driving rather than outright successes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the step up to Formula 1 with the colourful Hesketh team, Hunt came third in his first race. He finished second in the United States Grand Prix, and rounded off 1973 with the Campbell Trophy for best British driver. Hunt scored his first Grand Prix win in Holland in 1975, finishing fourth in the World Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHis status as a superstar developed rapidly in 1976 when he joined McLaren, and fought for the title against his great rival, Niki Lauda.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJames Hunt became World Champion at the final race of a season so dramatic and controversial that it became the subject of a Hollywood feature film.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Automoto Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628425003228,"sku":"9781910536766","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/9781910536766__49900.1483670505.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772097761","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/james-hunt-mclaren","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}