Does anyone have any reports/pictures/recollections of James' Williams test back in the early 90's. I seem to remember there being some talk about him considering returning to racing at the time. If memory serves he was quite a bit off the pace, but what was the point of the exercise ? Was it a PR stunt or was he seriously considering a return to the cockpit ? Sadly there doesn't seem to be much webspace out there dedicated to him, so would be grateful if anyone can fill me in.
James Hunt's Williams test
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jonb1
, Oct 30 2005 20:00
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AAA-Eagle
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Posted 30 October 2005 - 21:01
I know that James tested Williams FW12C in December 1989 at Paul Ricard and it was more a PR
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Mike Lawrence
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Posted 31 October 2005 - 19:01
Stirling Moss 'tested' a current Brabham-BMW in 1983 at Brands Hatch. I was there, but I did not get the impression he was up for a drive.
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Gary C
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Posted 31 October 2005 - 19:11
this Moss character seems to be a bit of a 'waster'. I seem to remember he tried out Jackie Stewart's Tyrrell at Donington and didn't get THAT drive either !!
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Posted 31 October 2005 - 19:13
..and I believe both Stirling and James were present at Goodwood in November 1981 to "test drive" the new Nimrod Aston.
I think, like the Williams test, James was in Sussex as a PR exercise rather than anything more meaningful.
I think, like the Williams test, James was in Sussex as a PR exercise rather than anything more meaningful.
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Gary C
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Posted 31 October 2005 - 19:55
Great piccy! and STILL wearing his usual crash helmet!!
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Posted 31 October 2005 - 20:04
Wasn't that the same test (Stirling at Brands) that PK said "it's ok at Brands, but if I loose it at Paddock, I want someone behind the guardrail with a rifle to get me first!"
