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]
Born | Packwood, Warwickshire | 10 May 1914
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Died | 27 January 2002 St. Julian's, Malta | (aged 87)
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | British |
Active years | 1951 |
Teams | privateer Maserati |
Entries | 1 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1951 British Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1951 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 |
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1951 | John James | Maserati 4CLT/48 | Maserati S6 | SUI | 500 | BEL | FRA | GBR Ret |
GER | ITA | ESP | NC | 0 |
References
edit- ^ Jenkins, Richard. "Where are they now: John James". Old Racing Cars. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ "John James profile". Grandprix.com. Inside F1. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ a b "Profile: John James". ESPN F1. ESPN. Retrieved 19 February 2012.