James Hunt — F1 Pole Positions
James Simon Wallis Hunt has started 14 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
First pole: Brazilian Grand Prix, 25 Jan 1976. Most recent: United States Grand Prix, 2 Oct 1977. Won from pole 7 of 14.
Every James Hunt F1 pole position
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit | Race result | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 1977 | United States Grand Prix | Watkins Glen | P1 | 1977 |
| 11 Sep 1977 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | DNF | 1977 |
| 16 Jul 1977 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P1 | 1977 |
| 5 Mar 1977 | South African Grand Prix | Kyalami | P4 | 1977 |
| 23 Jan 1977 | Brazilian Grand Prix | José Carlos Pace | P2 | 1977 |
| 9 Jan 1977 | Argentine Grand Prix | Juan y Oscar Gálvez | DNF | 1977 |
| 10 Oct 1976 | United States Grand Prix | Watkins Glen | P1 | 1976 |
| 3 Oct 1976 | Canadian Grand Prix | Mosport | P1 | 1976 |
| 15 Aug 1976 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | P4 | 1976 |
| 1 Aug 1976 | German Grand Prix | Nürburgring | P1 | 1976 |
| 4 Jul 1976 | French Grand Prix | Paul Ricard | P1 | 1976 |
| 2 May 1976 | Spanish Grand Prix | Jarama | P1 | 1976 |
| 6 Mar 1976 | South African Grand Prix | Kyalami | P2 | 1976 |
| 25 Jan 1976 | Brazilian Grand Prix | José Carlos Pace | DNF | 1976 |
Poles by season
Poles by circuit
| Circuit | Poles |
|---|---|
| José Carlos Pace | 2 |
| Kyalami | 2 |
| Watkins Glen | 2 |
| Jarama | 1 |
| Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 1 |
| Monza | 1 |
| Mosport | 1 |
| Nürburgring | 1 |
| Paul Ricard | 1 |
| Red Bull Ring | 1 |
| Silverstone | 1 |
Poles by team
| Team | Poles |
|---|---|
| McLaren | 14 |
Frequently asked
How many F1 pole positions does James Hunt have?
James Simon Wallis Hunt has started 14 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
When was James Hunt's first F1 pole?
James Hunt's first Formula 1 pole came at the Brazilian Grand Prix on 25 Jan 1976.
When was James Hunt's most recent F1 pole?
James Hunt's most recent Formula 1 pole came at the United States Grand Prix on 2 Oct 1977.
How many of James Hunt's poles turned into wins?
James Hunt won from pole 7 of 14 times.
Which circuit has James Hunt taken most poles at?
James Hunt has started on pole most often at José Carlos Pace — 2 times.