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The 1976 Japanese GP drama that made James Hunt champion

Original: 24. Oktober 1976: Das Drama von Fuji, das James Hunt zum Weltmeister machte Der Große Preis von Japan 1976 in Fuji: Die

On 24 October 1976, the Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji decided the Formula 1 world title: James Hunt finished third in torrential rain to take the championship from Niki Lauda, who withdrew because of the conditions. German-language coverage is revisiting the true story behind the triumph, including the fragile pact between Hunt and Lauda and the psychological games played against Ferrari in one of the sport's most famous title showdowns.

Why now: The anniversary of the 1976 Fuji title decider is prompting retrospectives about Hunt and Lauda's legendary rivalry.

James HuntNiki LaudaFerrariFujiFormula 1

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• 24. Oktober 1976: Das Drama von Fuji, das James Hunt zum Weltmeister machte Der Große Preis von Japan 1976 in Fuji: Die wahre Story hinter dem WM-Triumph von James Hunt, der gebrochene Pakt mit Niki Lauda und Psychospiele gegen Ferrari Formula1 · f1news@feedsin.space · 1

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