Motorsport

Jul. 07, 1976 - Britain's Race Ace James Hunt Wins The British Grand Prix At Brands Hatch Britain's race ace driver, James Hunt, stormed to a controversial win at the John Player British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. Kent. his triumph came after he was involved in a five-car pile-up, and there was a tense three-hour wait for Hunt while the stewards discussed protest from the rival teams who claimed he should be disqualified. Finally they ruled that Hunt was the winner. Yesterday's storm erupted after the big pile-up on the first bend of the first lap. Photo Shows:- James Hunt (centre) driving his Marlboro McLaren, is sandwiched between the Ferraris of Niki Lauda (left) and Clay Regazzoni, awaits his chance to pounce for victory on Grand Prix at Brands Hatch

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