The Hesketh 308 gave James Hunt his maiden Formula 1 victory – and in the least likely of circumstances, at the 1974 International Trophy. The car was recently restored, prior to sale; Motor Sport was thrilled to sample the distinctive design
Today, in almost any car and weather conditions, Silverstone's Woodcote is not a corner but simply an acceleration zone leading onto the old pit straight towards Copse. But 40 years ago it was a proper sweep, one to rival Spa's Blanchimont, Suzuka's 130R or Signes at Paul Ricard. A corner, in short, that many drivers said was flat and may even have thought was flat. In reality it tended to induce an involuntary lightening of pressure on the throttle that, when connected to a Ford Cosworth DFV, could be heard by most of the population of Northamptonshire.
"James was the only one. He was flat." The voice on the telephone belongs to Sir Thomas Alexander Fermor-Hesketh, 3rd Baron Hesketh, and he is speaking of his former employee...
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