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

DateGrand PrixCircuitRace resultSeason
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

SeasonPoles
19776
19768

Poles by circuit

CircuitPoles
José Carlos Pace2
Kyalami2
Watkins Glen2
Jarama1
Juan y Oscar Gálvez1
Monza1
Mosport1
Nürburgring1
Paul Ricard1
Red Bull Ring1
Silverstone1

Poles by team

TeamPoles
McLaren14

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.