John James (racing driver)

John James
Born (1914-05-10)10 May 1914
Died 27 January 2002(2002-01-27) (aged 87)
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality United Kingdom 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

John James (10 May 1914 – 27 January 2002) was a British racing driver from England who was born in Packwood, Warwickshire and died in St. Julian's, Malta.[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]

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

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

  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. 1 2 "Profile: John James". ESPN F1. ESPN. Retrieved 19 February 2012.


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