John James (racing driver)

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John James (racing driver) : biography

10 May, 1914 – 27 January, 2002

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. 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, retiring from a damaged radiator after 23 laps. Regulation changes for limited his Maserati to competing in Formula Libre only, and he competed in several sprint races before retiring from racing.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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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 GBRRet GER ITA ESP NC 0