Hesketh Racing was a Formula One constructor from the United Kingdom, which competed from 1973 to 1978. The team competed in 52 World Championship Grands Prix, winning one and achieving eight further podium finishes. Its best placing in the World Constructors' Championship was fourth in 1975. Hesketh gave James Hunt his Formula One debut, and he brought the team most of its success. Alan Jones also began his Formula One career in a privately entered Hesketh.
James Hunt in the Hesketh in 1975
James Hunt's Hesketh 308 being driven by his son, Freddie, in 2007.
A Hesketh 308E in 1977's Penthouse Rizla Racing livery.
A Hesketh 308D on show at the Donington Grand Prix Exhibition
James Simon Wallis Hunt was a British racing driver who won the Formula One World Championship in 1976. After retiring from racing in 1979, Hunt became a media commentator and businessman until his death.
Hunt in 1977
Hunt driving a Brabham BT21 in the Guards Trophy F3 race at Brands Hatch, 1969
Hunt in the Hesketh at the 1975 British Grand Prix
Hunt celebrates at the 1976 British Grand Prix; he would later be disqualified from the results.