75 years ago On This Day, rambunctious playboy James Hunt was born in Belmont, South London. 🇬🇧 Already a fan favourite by 1976, Hunt cemented his legend when he signed for McLaren as a last-minute replacement for Emerson Fittipaldi - and snatched that year's world championship in dramatic fashion. 🎞️⁣ ⁣ #JamesHunt #HappyBirthday #McLaren #Hesketh #OnThisDay #OTD #F1 #FormulaOne #GrandPrix #gp #F1history #f1drivers #F1WorldChampionship #motorsport #openwheel #openwheelracing #autoracing #racing #1970s #70sF1 #ColourPhotography #F1Photography #F1Photos #MotorsportImages #LATImages