John James (racing driver)

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John Martin James (10 May 1914 – 27 January 2002) was a British racing driver from England.[1] He competed in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix. James was an engineer who acquired a Maserati 4CLT/48, and entered the 1951 British Grand Prix,[2] retiring from a damaged radiator after 23 laps.[3] Regulation changes for 1952 limited his Maserati to competing in Formula Libre only, and he competed in several sprint races before retiring from racing.[3]

John James
Born(1914-05-10)10 May 1914
Packwood, Warwickshire
Died27 January 2002(2002-01-27) (aged 87)
St. Julian's, Malta
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Active years1951
Teamsprivateer Maserati
Entries1
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1951 British Grand Prix
Last entry1951 British Grand Prix

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points
1951 John James Maserati 4CLT/48 Maserati S6 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR
Ret
GER ITA ESP NC 0

References

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  1. ^ Jenkins, Richard. "Where are they now: John James". Old Racing Cars. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  2. ^ "John James profile". Grandprix.com. Inside F1. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Profile: John James". ESPN F1. ESPN. Retrieved 19 February 2012.