Remembering James Hunt: Lord Hesketh Interview With Freddie Hunt

Lord Hesketh speaks to Freddie Hunt about his memories of formula one champion James Hunt and the factors that led to him winning the Dutch Grand Prix.

[@invinciblevettel5]

Freddie was 6 when his dad died. At 32 years of age in this video, you can see by the expressions on his face, Freddie is still looking for answers about his dad. Trying to get to know the dad he lost. So many gaps he's trying to fill. So much pain that never goes away. I know that pain all too well ......

[@lougalou04]

Freddie broke down crying at the end of the interview. Deeply affecting,

[@RossBayCult]

That was a great tribute to his dad. Much respect to Lord Hesketh for the kind words. Very heartfelt, touching and sincere.

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

I lost my dad when I was 9. I still remember him and his voice. I still talk to him. He and mum both got me in to motor racing and they both liked James.

[@johnt7630]

Some people don't rate Hunt as a driver - mainly because they see his World Championship win as lucky because of Lauda's accident. The truth is that he was ligntning quick. With the exception of Lauda, he was as good as any other driver of that era.

[@NonFlyiingDutchman]

75 to 77 he was as good as Lauda, what he didn't have was longevity. It's often overlooked that in 76, despite Lauda's crash, the subsequent races he missed and walking away from Fuji, Hunt and Lauda finished the same number of races.

[@simonbarrett6059]

Get your point but Andretti, Fittipaldi, Petersen?

[@alistairwalker2850]

⁠@@simonbarrett6059Well Fittipaldi and Andretti both have titles to their name, and Ronnie Peterson was obviously one of the best drivers to never win it, as he had the misfortune of being surrounded by generational talent while at Lotus.

[@bodieofci5418]

I can totally see James if he had been born a generation earlier as a Spitfire pilot. He had that swag.

[@turbogigwoof2321]

Last scene done me, just a boy missing his dad

[@richardpriest9590]

There will only ever be one James Hunt, those that were lucky to see him race will always remember him, myself included. Freddie, your Dad is still in many peoples hearts. Your Dad was a hero, you have so much to be proud of.

[@Charles010]

This is a powerful, moving interview. Lord Hesketh is hardly recognisable today yet his memories of James are precious and engaging. But its Freddie who has the powerful, emotive presence. A striking likeness to his dad is only enhanced by a similar hair style. Freddie breaking down at the end would move the hardest of people.

[@denisehunt6540]

Good interview Freddy. We all miss your father.

[@MyJon64]

Any child that lost a loving parent before their time, should be able to relate to Freddie!

[@SonOfAnders73]

I was born in 73 my fourth birthday, which is the first time i was old enough to choose a birthday gift, was a James Hunt car . my father smiled we was only very poor im not sure what car i actually received but it was cherished , i used to get pictures of James and Jesus mixed up. James was my first love and I worshiped him , I still do

[@ysgol3]

Oh that's just lovely. James was a brilliant brilliant driver - nobody should ever make a mistake about or forget that.

[@Vorgaloth]

I watched F1 from 93" at 11 years old to 2013. I don't like the direction the sport went so I just watch classic F1 races. It wasn't until the movie Rush were I became fascinated with Hunt and Lauda and the history of F1 in general. The 70's, 80's and even 90's era F1 was incredible -- before computers got too involved and the sport wasn't corporate and tame like it is now. I watched every James Hunt documentary and he's now one of my all time favorite sportsmen, commentators and an incredible human being. So sad how he got his life back together from rock bottom with the help of Nikki and found the love of his life only to die from a heart attack. Freddie seems to be a great dude who very much loves, misses and admires his dad.

[@user-zy8dg3he4r]

Lord Alexander Hesketh had the privilege of having James Hunt in his Formula 1 Team... Very well said here & much appreciated ! James Hunt belongs in the Legends of F1 History - Motor racing & British F1 Drivers..His personality was unique...

[@bigscott175]

Freddie looks exactly like his father

[@ianplummer60]

Blimey, the end got me, wasn't expecting that best wishes to Freddie. RIP James.

[@RobertEHunt-dv9sq]

Fantastic video. Top drawer as they say. Saw James practice, qualify and race at the USGP West at Long Beach. A true sportsman and excellent driver. He is greatly missed.

[@martiniv8924]

Men of the moment , James Hunt and Barry Sheene, couldn’t have been done without the likes of Lord Hesketh too 🙌🏻🇬🇧

[@stuartbritton7408]

James was more significant that it seems. If we could emulate that spirit again, we would be getting somewhere.

[@richardyorke9055]

Superstar

[@deniskesaev8327]

That voice!..

[@alebatte]

Lord Hesketh looks much thinner these days, does he?

[@kevinharker1840]

He misses his dad, i wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[@D4NG3RW0W]

Brilliant stuff

[@MC-le8ie]

More than moving…

[@bbkthebot]

imagine growing up without ur famous dad and u looking like his twin

[@scottdelong1]

That was moving; his son breaking down over the fathere he barely knew.

[@ernestomartinez4090]

Would it be fair to say that Hunt as a racing driver is at the same level of the likes of Jacky Ickx, Ronnie Peterson, Rene Arnoux, Carlos Reutemann, Didier Pironi and Juan Pablo Montoya all of which never won a WC? Hunt: 10 wins, 14 poles, 8 fastest laps, 23 podiums Ickx: 8 wins, 13 poles, 14 fastest laps, 25 podiums Peterson: 10 wins, 14 poles, 9 fastest laps, 26 podiums Arnoux: 7 wins, 18 poles, 12 fastest laps, 22 podiums Reutemann: 12 wins, 6 poles, 6 fastest laps, 45 podiums Montoya: 7 wins, 13 poles, 12 fastest laps, 30 podiums Pironi had a terrible accident when he was on route of being WC for sure in 1982 with Ferrari. Of course sir Stirling Moss was the best of all of those who never won a WC. For me Moss was quite arguably one of the best 10 racing drivers of all times.

[@rolfdejonge3915]

✌️🤠💥🌟

[@TinyBearTim]

Ah Freddie if only you had more money

[@karinemorin2201]

What do you mean?

[@samuele64246]

@@karinemorin2201 he would've raced in different and more prestigious categories but sadly not enough money and his talent kinda went lost

[@valtercoelho6998]

Tendi tudinnho 🤭🤭🤭🤪🤪🤪