1 00:00:39,906 --> 00:00:43,443 ...what has turned into a classic Formula 1 season. 2 00:00:45,945 --> 00:00:48,448 ...with the weather conditions so uncertain, 3 00:00:48,448 --> 00:00:50,850 the drivers prepare for... 4 00:00:51,918 --> 00:00:54,120 ...the track is still dangerously wet, 5 00:00:54,120 --> 00:00:57,424 but following a drivers meeting, a decision has been taken. 6 00:00:57,424 --> 00:01:01,940 Three minutes to go. Everybody off the grid now. 7 00:01:15,141 --> 00:01:19,346 25 drivers start every season in Formula 1, 8 00:01:19,346 --> 00:01:22,449 and each year, two of us die. 9 00:01:23,216 --> 00:01:26,619 What kind of person does a job like this? 10 00:01:26,619 --> 00:01:29,155 Not normal men, for sure. 11 00:01:29,155 --> 00:01:30,290 Rebels, 12 00:01:30,290 --> 00:01:31,658 lunatics, 13 00:01:31,658 --> 00:01:33,326 dreamers. 14 00:01:33,626 --> 00:01:36,196 People who are desperate to make a Mark 15 00:01:36,196 --> 00:01:38,498 and are prepared to die trying. 16 00:01:40,500 --> 00:01:42,235 My name is Niki Lauda, 17 00:01:42,235 --> 00:01:45,438 and racing people know me for two things. 18 00:01:45,438 --> 00:01:48,608 The first is my rivalry with him. 19 00:01:56,716 --> 00:01:59,219 What about Hunt? Has he changed? 20 00:01:59,219 --> 00:02:00,754 No, he's going on wets. 21 00:02:00,754 --> 00:02:03,723 I don't know why it became such a big thing. 22 00:02:03,723 --> 00:02:08,261 We were just drivers busting each other's balls. 23 00:02:08,261 --> 00:02:10,463 To me this is perfectly normal, 24 00:02:10,463 --> 00:02:12,699 but other people saw it differently, 25 00:02:12,699 --> 00:02:16,202 that whatever it was between us went deeper. 26 00:02:32,185 --> 00:02:34,287 The other thing I'm remembered for 27 00:02:34,287 --> 00:02:37,957 is what happened on 1st August 1976, 28 00:02:37,957 --> 00:02:40,994 when I was chasing him like an ***hole. 29 00:03:09,322 --> 00:03:12,392 Yeah, that's the one. On the second shelf. Thank you. 30 00:03:12,392 --> 00:03:13,626 Trauma trolley, please. 31 00:03:13,626 --> 00:03:16,329 I think the racetrack telephoned ahead that I was coming. 32 00:03:16,329 --> 00:03:18,164 Hunt. James Hunt. 33 00:03:22,602 --> 00:03:26,206 What's the matter? No one ever seen a spot of blood before? 34 00:03:26,206 --> 00:03:28,975 - Are you all right? - Absolutely fine. 35 00:03:31,745 --> 00:03:33,947 We all thought you'd been in an accident. 36 00:03:33,947 --> 00:03:35,480 I have. 37 00:03:35,480 --> 00:03:36,716 If you call a friendly disagreement 38 00:03:36,716 --> 00:03:39,252 with another driver an accident. 39 00:03:44,357 --> 00:03:46,493 What did you disagree about? 40 00:03:46,493 --> 00:03:48,361 It's none of your business. 41 00:03:49,329 --> 00:03:50,363 Sorry. 42 00:03:50,997 --> 00:03:52,232 His wife. 43 00:03:54,367 --> 00:03:56,236 That's going to need a couple of stitches. 44 00:03:56,236 --> 00:03:58,538 - It's a nasty cut. - It was a nasty blow. 45 00:03:58,538 --> 00:04:00,640 Done with a bloody crowbar. 46 00:04:01,740 --> 00:04:04,277 - Why? What did you do? - Nothing. 47 00:04:04,277 --> 00:04:06,913 Only what she asked me to do. 48 00:04:08,648 --> 00:04:10,350 Which was...? 49 00:04:10,950 --> 00:04:13,953 I'd be happy to show you if you like. 50 00:04:25,650 --> 00:04:27,701 I've never been to a Grand Prix before. 51 00:04:27,701 --> 00:04:29,369 You still haven't. 52 00:04:29,369 --> 00:04:32,272 - This is Formula 3. - What's that? 53 00:04:32,639 --> 00:04:35,108 That's a lower division, 54 00:04:35,108 --> 00:04:37,877 where idiots like me mess about 55 00:04:37,877 --> 00:04:41,247 in the hop of being talent-spotted to race in F1. 56 00:04:41,247 --> 00:04:43,416 - You look disappointed. - No. 57 00:04:43,416 --> 00:04:46,586 You only slept with me because you thought I was famous. 58 00:04:46,586 --> 00:04:48,288 That's not true! 59 00:04:48,621 --> 00:04:51,910 Don't worry. I will be one day. 60 00:04:51,910 --> 00:04:52,492 Morning, everyone. 61 00:04:52,492 --> 00:04:54,461 - This is Nursie. - Gemma. 62 00:04:54,728 --> 00:04:57,764 Nursie, this is Bubbles Horsely, team manager. 63 00:04:57,764 --> 00:04:59,299 How do you do? 64 00:04:59,299 --> 00:05:00,834 - Bubbles? - Yeah. 65 00:05:00,834 --> 00:05:03,136 Doc Postlethwaite, our designer. 66 00:05:03,136 --> 00:05:04,504 How do you do? 67 00:05:04,504 --> 00:05:08,141 And Alexander, Lord Hesketh, the team's owner. 68 00:05:09,142 --> 00:05:11,770 How do you do? 69 00:05:11,411 --> 00:05:12,879 Fine, thanks. 70 00:05:12,879 --> 00:05:15,181 Well done, Superstar! 71 00:05:15,181 --> 00:05:17,484 - That's the car? - Yep, that's her. 72 00:05:17,484 --> 00:05:18,885 Lotus 59. 73 00:05:19,252 --> 00:05:22,880 1000cc. Cosworth Mae engine. 74 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:25,291 She's no beauty, but goes like the slappers. 75 00:05:31,498 --> 00:05:33,733 Nothing to be worried about. Does it before every race. 76 00:05:33,733 --> 00:05:36,369 Good sign, actually. Means he's stoked. 77 00:05:36,369 --> 00:05:39,720 All Formula 3 cars to the assembly area. 78 00:05:39,720 --> 00:05:40,473 Now, please. 79 00:05:51,384 --> 00:05:54,621 ...drivers please bring them to the scrutineering bay now. 80 00:05:55,255 --> 00:05:57,157 All right, Superstar? 81 00:05:57,157 --> 00:05:58,725 Never better, patron. 82 00:05:58,725 --> 00:06:01,194 - Have a gargle with this. - Thank you. 83 00:06:03,263 --> 00:06:05,231 Quick toke of this. 84 00:06:05,231 --> 00:06:08,535 At Crystal Palace today, James Hunt's on pole, 85 00:06:08,535 --> 00:06:12,105 with Austrian newcomer Niki Lauda alongside him 86 00:06:12,105 --> 00:06:14,841 and Dave Walker completing Row 1. 87 00:06:14,841 --> 00:06:17,777 Row 2 is Mike Beuttler and Dave Morgan, 88 00:06:17,777 --> 00:06:19,546 with Tony Trimmer and Gerry Birrell. 89 00:06:19,546 --> 00:06:20,680 Who's that? 90 00:06:20,680 --> 00:06:21,715 He's new. 91 00:06:22,549 --> 00:06:25,285 - Some German. - Austrian. 92 00:06:25,585 --> 00:06:28,555 He's been here since 5 a.m. walking the track. 93 00:06:28,555 --> 00:06:31,291 You might actually have to concentrate today, James. 94 00:06:31,291 --> 00:06:33,260 You'll need these. 95 00:06:33,393 --> 00:06:35,362 Okay, start her up. 96 00:06:35,762 --> 00:06:38,365 Ah! What music! 97 00:06:38,465 --> 00:06:40,400 They could never have imagined it, 98 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:42,836 those pioneers who invented the automobile, 99 00:06:42,836 --> 00:06:44,804 that it would possess us like this, 100 00:06:44,804 --> 00:06:47,374 in our imaginations, our dreams. 101 00:06:47,374 --> 00:06:49,876 Nursie, men love women, 102 00:06:49,876 --> 00:06:51,845 but even more than that, 103 00:06:51,845 --> 00:06:54,414 men love cars! 104 00:07:02,322 --> 00:07:05,558 - Come on, James! - It's James! Go on, James! 105 00:07:06,493 --> 00:07:07,794 Go, James! 106 00:07:15,435 --> 00:07:16,670 Hunt's still in the lead, 107 00:07:16,670 --> 00:07:19,372 but Niki Lauda is right on his tail! 108 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:30,684 Hunt and Lauda are proving to be in a class of their own. 109 00:07:30,684 --> 00:07:32,819 They're leaving the pack far behind. 110 00:07:32,819 --> 00:07:35,355 Herr Red Devil's on his tail. 111 00:07:40,260 --> 00:07:42,595 Lauda takes a look down the inside... 112 00:07:43,763 --> 00:07:46,332 ...and he's sold him a dummy! 113 00:07:49,235 --> 00:07:51,771 Lauda is through! He's in the lead! 114 00:07:51,771 --> 00:07:55,208 Hunt will be determined to make up for that mistake. 115 00:08:01,114 --> 00:08:02,816 Hunt's in Lauda's slipstream. 116 00:08:02,816 --> 00:08:05,418 Lauda's not leaving any gap. 117 00:08:10,156 --> 00:08:11,758 The Lotus goes for the inside. 118 00:08:11,758 --> 00:08:14,600 It's an aggressive move from Hunt. 119 00:08:18,431 --> 00:08:20,330 There's contact! 120 00:08:26,573 --> 00:08:30,410 The leaders have spun out! Lauda's facing the wrong way! 121 00:08:30,410 --> 00:08:32,679 The back marker's gone through! 122 00:08:33,279 --> 00:08:35,382 You can see why Hunter's fellow drivers call him. 123 00:08:35,382 --> 00:08:37,117 "Hunt the Shunt." 124 00:08:40,553 --> 00:08:41,554 ***hole! 125 00:08:41,554 --> 00:08:43,490 - Go on, James! - The Kraut's out of it! 126 00:08:43,490 --> 00:08:45,425 Lauda is clearly furious. 127 00:08:45,425 --> 00:08:48,628 There's every reason to expect sharp words in the pit. 128 00:08:48,628 --> 00:08:50,864 It's going to be victory for Hunt. 129 00:08:50,864 --> 00:08:54,334 It's going to be an ignominious defeat for Niki Lauda. 130 00:08:58,705 --> 00:09:02,208 So James Hunt scores his third major Formula 3 win 131 00:09:02,208 --> 00:09:04,344 of the season here, at Crystal Palace, 132 00:09:04,344 --> 00:09:07,180 after a desperate battle with Niki Lauda. 133 00:09:07,180 --> 00:09:09,182 Lauda was unable so restart 134 00:09:09,182 --> 00:09:12,850 after Hunt's aggressive move caused them both to spin out 135 00:09:12,850 --> 00:09:14,387 in the last lap of the race. 136 00:09:14,387 --> 00:09:16,222 Hard luck. Better luck next time. 137 00:09:16,222 --> 00:09:17,323 Hey, ***hole! 138 00:09:19,159 --> 00:09:21,528 That was my line. I had that corner. 139 00:09:21,528 --> 00:09:23,296 You mean the one that you spun out of 140 00:09:23,296 --> 00:09:25,131 and finished facing the other way? 141 00:09:25,131 --> 00:09:26,900 I think that corner had you. 142 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:29,636 That move was total suicide. What if I hadn't braked? 143 00:09:29,636 --> 00:09:32,372 - We'd have crashed. - But we didn't, did we? 144 00:09:32,372 --> 00:09:35,608 Thanks to your impeccable survival instincts. 145 00:09:36,643 --> 00:09:38,878 **** you! What's your name? 146 00:09:40,146 --> 00:09:42,549 James Simon Wallis Hunt. 147 00:09:42,916 --> 00:09:45,185 Remember it, my little Jerry friend. 148 00:09:45,185 --> 00:09:48,288 - Jawohl! Remember ze name. - It's very simple. 149 00:09:48,288 --> 00:09:50,623 Hunt, it rhymes with cunt! 150 00:09:50,623 --> 00:09:53,893 A word that happens to describe you perfectly. 151 00:09:54,361 --> 00:09:55,495 Who was that? 152 00:09:55,495 --> 00:09:58,798 I've no idea. He looks like a rat, doesn't he? 153 00:10:00,367 --> 00:10:01,868 In my hometown, Vienna, 154 00:10:01,868 --> 00:10:04,170 my family's famous for one thing: 155 00:10:04,170 --> 00:10:05,305 Business. 156 00:10:05,505 --> 00:10:08,308 My grandfather was a businessman, 157 00:10:08,308 --> 00:10:09,843 my father, too. 158 00:10:10,477 --> 00:10:13,780 So when they heard I wanted to race cars for a living, 159 00:10:13,780 --> 00:10:15,648 They are a few things to say. 160 00:10:40,540 --> 00:10:41,508 Good. 161 00:11:02,529 --> 00:11:05,165 So if my family wasn't going to help me, 162 00:11:05,165 --> 00:11:08,702 I decided to risk everything and take out a Loan myself. 163 00:11:08,702 --> 00:11:11,638 I found a Formula 1 team with an Ok car 164 00:11:11,638 --> 00:11:13,940 and an owner who had run out of money 165 00:11:13,940 --> 00:11:16,276 and was willing to accept my terms. 166 00:11:16,276 --> 00:11:18,311 And so, ladies and gentlemen, 167 00:11:18,311 --> 00:11:20,113 I'm delighted to say... 168 00:11:20,113 --> 00:11:22,782 that the winner of the Guild of Motoring Writers Award. 169 00:11:22,782 --> 00:11:25,850 Driver of the Year... 170 00:11:25,850 --> 00:11:26,486 is James Hunt. 171 00:11:28,922 --> 00:11:29,889 Fantastic! 172 00:11:32,759 --> 00:11:34,427 - Well done. - Thank you so much. 173 00:11:34,427 --> 00:11:35,562 Yes! 174 00:11:35,562 --> 00:11:38,865 My parents always wanted me to be a doctor 175 00:11:39,532 --> 00:11:42,102 or a stockbroker or something. They gave me 176 00:11:42,102 --> 00:11:45,372 the first-class education, but that went all terribly wrong 177 00:11:45,372 --> 00:11:47,807 and I ended up with you lot. 178 00:11:50,760 --> 00:11:52,879 Thank you. I need it more than you do. 179 00:11:53,780 --> 00:11:56,160 I mean, I have a hot head, 180 00:11:56,160 --> 00:11:58,840 an inability to tolerate discipline... 181 00:11:58,840 --> 00:11:59,786 - Yes! - Very true! 182 00:11:59,786 --> 00:12:02,389 I fall out with people left and right. 183 00:12:02,389 --> 00:12:04,391 The only creatures I've ever really loved 184 00:12:04,391 --> 00:12:06,893 or treated honorably are budgerigars. 185 00:12:08,428 --> 00:12:11,631 So in any normal area of life, I'd be, or I am, 186 00:12:11,631 --> 00:12:13,133 a total liability. 187 00:12:13,133 --> 00:12:15,602 The only thing I've got going for me is I'm quick in a car. 188 00:12:15,602 --> 00:12:17,737 So thank you for this and for acknowledging that. 189 00:12:17,737 --> 00:12:19,606 I'm going to give it to my father 190 00:12:19,606 --> 00:12:21,740 and tell him to put it on the mantelpiece 191 00:12:21,740 --> 00:12:24,100 and imagine it's a first-class degree in medicine. 192 00:12:29,249 --> 00:12:31,217 Well done, Superstar. 193 00:12:31,217 --> 00:12:32,552 Another season like that, 194 00:12:32,552 --> 00:12:33,953 I'll move you up to the big time. 195 00:12:33,953 --> 00:12:35,722 Come on, you don't think I'm ready now? 196 00:12:35,722 --> 00:12:36,956 You are. 197 00:12:36,956 --> 00:12:39,292 I'm not. I've got to find you a car first. 198 00:12:39,292 --> 00:12:40,894 Well, go on, then. 199 00:12:40,894 --> 00:12:42,595 Chop chop. Don't wait too long. 200 00:12:42,595 --> 00:12:44,297 You don't want him to do what Lauda just did. 201 00:12:44,297 --> 00:12:47,233 - Why? What did he do? - Got himself a drive, with BRM. 202 00:12:47,233 --> 00:12:49,336 How the hell did he do that? He's a nobody. 203 00:12:49,336 --> 00:12:50,704 He's never won a bloody thing. 204 00:12:50,704 --> 00:12:52,806 Apparently, took out a Loan and bought his way in 205 00:12:52,806 --> 00:12:54,674 with two million Austrian shillings. 206 00:12:54,674 --> 00:12:55,842 Jesus. 207 00:13:15,195 --> 00:13:16,296 Niki Lauda. 208 00:13:16,296 --> 00:13:18,865 Here for pre-season testing. BRM? 209 00:13:19,833 --> 00:13:23,136 Sign the release form. I'll let them know you're here. 210 00:13:34,447 --> 00:13:36,216 - Mr. Stanley. - Good morning. 211 00:13:36,216 --> 00:13:38,151 - Good morning. - Clay! 212 00:13:38,852 --> 00:13:41,821 Let me introduce you to our number one driver. 213 00:13:41,821 --> 00:13:43,590 Clay Regazzoni. 214 00:13:45,191 --> 00:13:47,193 - How are you? - Good. 215 00:13:47,560 --> 00:13:48,661 Pleasure. 216 00:13:48,661 --> 00:13:51,231 And these are your mechanics. 217 00:13:51,231 --> 00:13:53,767 They're reporting exclusively to you, 218 00:13:54,234 --> 00:13:55,702 as per contract. 219 00:13:55,702 --> 00:13:56,803 Pleasure. 220 00:13:56,803 --> 00:13:59,239 - Do you wanna see the car') - Sure. 221 00:14:00,974 --> 00:14:01,941 Hello. 222 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:09,783 There she is. P160. 223 00:14:10,617 --> 00:14:14,870 - Same as Regazzoni's? - Identical in every detail. 224 00:14:14,387 --> 00:14:16,189 How much does she weigh? 225 00:14:16,189 --> 00:14:18,758 - 600 kilos. - But that's crazy. 226 00:14:18,758 --> 00:14:21,461 - Why so heavy? - It's a V12 engine. 227 00:14:21,461 --> 00:14:24,531 That lump weighs 190K on its own. 228 00:14:24,531 --> 00:14:25,498 Okay. 229 00:14:26,533 --> 00:14:29,169 What horsepower are you getting? 230 00:14:29,169 --> 00:14:31,771 - No, no, 450. - It's not enough. 231 00:14:31,771 --> 00:14:33,206 It needs to be 500. 232 00:14:33,206 --> 00:14:34,841 And the engine needs to be. 233 00:14:34,841 --> 00:14:36,676 - We already tried. - Tried what? 234 00:14:36,676 --> 00:14:37,677 Everything 235 00:14:37,677 --> 00:14:39,179 We replaced the entire exhaust system. 236 00:14:39,179 --> 00:14:42,782 - Barely made the difference. - Are you using magnesium parts? 237 00:14:55,628 --> 00:14:56,930 Now the engine block. 238 00:14:56,930 --> 00:14:59,866 Any mounting or fixing plates, strip it out also. 239 00:14:59,866 --> 00:15:01,301 When you've done that, 240 00:15:01,301 --> 00:15:03,236 we have to look at the aerodynamics, 241 00:15:03,236 --> 00:15:04,904 front and rear wing. 242 00:15:22,122 --> 00:15:24,491 Okay, thank you. Good night. 243 00:15:44,511 --> 00:15:46,780 What was Regazzoni's time? 244 00:15:47,647 --> 00:15:49,382 1:53. 245 00:15:49,382 --> 00:15:52,686 Okay, now put him in my car and he'll go 2 seconds faster. 246 00:15:52,686 --> 00:15:55,655 - Well, that's impossible. - No chance. 247 00:15:57,924 --> 00:16:00,794 We've been working on it all night. 248 00:16:00,794 --> 00:16:03,263 Put Regazzoni in the car. See what happens. 249 00:16:03,263 --> 00:16:04,731 I don't understand. Why am I supposed to do this? 250 00:16:04,731 --> 00:16:05,732 I don't know, Clay. 251 00:16:05,732 --> 00:16:08,234 He wants you to take it for a spin. 252 00:16:09,402 --> 00:16:10,637 Gloves, please. 253 00:16:56,383 --> 00:16:59,219 - I'd say we push it... - All right. 254 00:16:59,219 --> 00:17:01,488 What did you do to the car? 255 00:17:01,488 --> 00:17:03,323 That's information I'll share with you 256 00:17:03,323 --> 00:17:05,291 under certain conditions only. 257 00:17:05,291 --> 00:17:06,326 Go on. 258 00:17:07,527 --> 00:17:09,562 A guaranteed place in the team. 259 00:17:09,562 --> 00:17:11,264 And a paid contract on equal terms 260 00:17:11,264 --> 00:17:13,566 with Regazzoni for two years. 261 00:17:13,566 --> 00:17:15,101 Are you crazy? 262 00:17:15,101 --> 00:17:17,470 Clay's a senior figure in F1. 263 00:17:17,470 --> 00:17:19,139 You're just a rookie! 264 00:17:19,139 --> 00:17:21,808 The only reason we took you on is because you're paying us. 265 00:17:21,808 --> 00:17:24,177 Well, as of now, if you want me to stay, 266 00:17:24,177 --> 00:17:26,680 we rip up the contract, I don't pay you a cent. 267 00:17:26,680 --> 00:17:28,515 That's outrageous! 268 00:17:28,515 --> 00:17:30,784 Was he quicker in my car? 269 00:17:31,251 --> 00:17:33,219 He was, wasn't he? 270 00:17:33,787 --> 00:17:36,289 Did he go two seconds faster? 271 00:17:39,592 --> 00:17:41,940 Two point three. 272 00:17:43,897 --> 00:17:46,366 So, have a think, 273 00:17:46,366 --> 00:17:49,502 work out your priorities and get back to me. 274 00:18:03,883 --> 00:18:04,851 Hey, Niki. 275 00:18:07,587 --> 00:18:10,790 I know what you're going to say, that it's none of my business. 276 00:18:10,790 --> 00:18:11,758 What? 277 00:18:13,126 --> 00:18:16,529 If it's the track manager you're taking on your date tonight. 278 00:18:17,464 --> 00:18:19,232 It's none of your business. 279 00:18:19,232 --> 00:18:21,468 Okay, but if you want my advice, 280 00:18:21,468 --> 00:18:23,269 I'd let this one go. 281 00:18:24,170 --> 00:18:27,407 I'm not questioning your taste. She is a great girl, but... 282 00:18:29,442 --> 00:18:31,611 Agnes' last boyfriend 283 00:18:31,611 --> 00:18:33,780 was a British Formula 2 driver 284 00:18:33,780 --> 00:18:36,182 who has a reputation for two things, 285 00:18:36,182 --> 00:18:38,752 for being a little crazy on the track... 286 00:18:46,559 --> 00:18:48,495 I don't know about you, but that's not an act 287 00:18:48,495 --> 00:18:50,497 I'd like to follow. 288 00:18:52,632 --> 00:18:55,301 But if that doesn't bother you... 289 00:18:56,703 --> 00:18:59,406 What's his name, the driver? 290 00:19:00,306 --> 00:19:02,108 Hunt. James Hunt. 291 00:19:05,679 --> 00:19:08,181 You see, you share information 292 00:19:08,181 --> 00:19:10,183 and I share information. 293 00:19:10,483 --> 00:19:12,819 That's what teammates are for. 294 00:19:23,196 --> 00:19:26,499 - Where the hell are we going? - I promise it'll be worth it. 295 00:19:26,866 --> 00:19:28,635 Just keep them closed. 296 00:19:28,635 --> 00:19:29,836 Wait for it. 297 00:19:30,904 --> 00:19:32,305 Wait for it. 298 00:19:36,242 --> 00:19:37,243 There. 299 00:19:37,243 --> 00:19:38,511 What do you say? 300 00:19:38,812 --> 00:19:40,413 She's Formula 1. 301 00:19:40,680 --> 00:19:42,916 Yes, she is, Superstar. 302 00:19:42,916 --> 00:19:45,852 Your brother and I got together with the bean counters. 303 00:19:45,852 --> 00:19:47,921 And since the economics of F1 are not 304 00:19:47,921 --> 00:19:50,623 so significantly different to the economics of F2, 305 00:19:50,623 --> 00:19:53,526 well, we thought if we were going to be losing money, 306 00:19:53,526 --> 00:19:56,663 we might as well be doing it on the big roulette table in F1. 307 00:20:01,868 --> 00:20:05,438 Actually, credit where it's due, we got the idea from Niki. 308 00:20:05,438 --> 00:20:07,400 - Who? - Lauda. 309 00:20:07,400 --> 00:20:09,442 Bought his way in rather than mess about 310 00:20:09,442 --> 00:20:10,844 in the lower divisions. I thought 311 00:20:10,844 --> 00:20:12,145 "Bloody hell, he's right." 312 00:20:12,145 --> 00:20:14,470 No sponsorship, Superstar. 313 00:20:14,470 --> 00:20:15,415 I hope you approve. 314 00:20:19,886 --> 00:20:21,955 Just plain white with the flags. 315 00:20:21,955 --> 00:20:23,990 And racing overalls 316 00:20:25,250 --> 00:20:26,159 which read 317 00:20:31,831 --> 00:20:33,400 So when do we start? 318 00:20:34,734 --> 00:20:37,170 - Soon as you're ready. - Ready? 319 00:20:37,170 --> 00:20:39,839 I've been waiting for this my whole life. 320 00:20:40,740 --> 00:20:43,760 VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN 321 00:20:50,984 --> 00:20:53,190 When the season started, people wondered 322 00:20:53,190 --> 00:20:54,888 whether Lord Hesketh and his team 323 00:20:54,888 --> 00:20:57,290 of upper-class enthusiasts were bringing glamour 324 00:20:57,290 --> 00:21:00,930 to the racing community or just comedy. 325 00:21:00,427 --> 00:21:02,829 Certainly it was the first time anyone had seen 326 00:21:02,829 --> 00:21:05,965 a Butler sewing oysters and caviar in the pits. 327 00:21:06,232 --> 00:21:09,135 But they have made quite an impact. 328 00:21:09,135 --> 00:21:12,739 6th in France, 4th in Britain and 3rd in Holland. 329 00:21:12,739 --> 00:21:15,875 All drivers on the track, caution flags are out. 330 00:21:15,875 --> 00:21:18,411 A severe crash at the Esses. 331 00:21:18,411 --> 00:21:20,847 Red flag. There's a car off the track. 332 00:21:20,847 --> 00:21:22,849 And reports are reaching me that there's been 333 00:21:22,849 --> 00:21:25,850 a serious accident in qualifying. 334 00:21:25,850 --> 00:21:27,287 The identity of the driver we don't currently have, 335 00:21:27,287 --> 00:21:30,156 but as you can tell from all the activity going on 336 00:21:30,156 --> 00:21:33,893 towards the track, it was clearly a grave incident indeed. 337 00:21:33,893 --> 00:21:36,463 We will, of course, have more information as we get it, 338 00:21:36,463 --> 00:21:39,899 but it is the sight and sound of F1 nobody likes to see. 339 00:21:44,437 --> 00:21:46,940 - Get your hands off me! - Hey, come on! 340 00:21:56,282 --> 00:21:59,819 Drivers of top stature we've lost just in the past 4 seasons 341 00:21:59,819 --> 00:22:01,988 have included Piers Courage, 342 00:22:02,288 --> 00:22:03,390 Jochen Rindt, 343 00:22:04,257 --> 00:22:05,458 Jo Siffert, 344 00:22:06,393 --> 00:22:07,861 Roger Williamson 345 00:22:07,861 --> 00:22:09,996 and today, at Watkins Glen, 346 00:22:09,996 --> 00:22:12,899 Formula 1 has claimed another driver. 347 00:22:13,199 --> 00:22:15,935 The Tyrrell team have withdrawn from the race. 348 00:22:15,935 --> 00:22:18,238 Their places on the grid will be left empty. 349 00:22:18,238 --> 00:22:20,907 - Terrible. - They should cancel the race. 350 00:22:20,907 --> 00:22:21,875 Why? 351 00:22:22,409 --> 00:22:25,412 He made a mistake, went into the corner too fast. 352 00:22:25,412 --> 00:22:26,780 It's his fault. 353 00:22:26,780 --> 00:22:29,150 - Is that right? - It's obvious. 354 00:22:29,150 --> 00:22:31,840 Look at the tyre marks. 355 00:22:31,840 --> 00:22:34,421 So says the nobody, who had to pay for his own drive. 356 00:22:34,421 --> 00:22:36,356 How's that working out for you, by the way? 357 00:22:36,356 --> 00:22:37,457 Fine. 358 00:22:37,924 --> 00:22:39,893 How is it at the back? 359 00:22:39,893 --> 00:22:42,362 Not planning on being there for long. 360 00:22:43,229 --> 00:22:46,660 Ten minutes to the warm-up lap. Ten minutes. 361 00:22:52,205 --> 00:22:55,542 Heading into the Grand Hotel hairpin, second gear. 362 00:22:55,542 --> 00:22:58,545 Turn in hard, looking for late apex, 363 00:22:58,545 --> 00:23:00,180 gentle with the bar. 364 00:23:01,140 --> 00:23:03,350 Heading into Portier, second gear, 365 00:23:03,350 --> 00:23:04,684 clip the apex, 366 00:23:04,684 --> 00:23:06,419 light brake, stay in second, 367 00:23:06,419 --> 00:23:08,321 looking for a good exit. 368 00:23:08,321 --> 00:23:10,256 Heading through the tunnel, gradual right, 369 00:23:10,256 --> 00:23:13,226 up through third, fourth, fifth... 370 00:23:13,226 --> 00:23:15,610 ls Alexander around? 371 00:23:16,162 --> 00:23:17,831 Yes, he was. 372 00:23:18,365 --> 00:23:20,367 He went back to the house to take a call. 373 00:23:20,367 --> 00:23:22,680 He'll be back shortly. 374 00:23:22,680 --> 00:23:25,710 He only wanted to show me his pride and Joy. 375 00:23:25,710 --> 00:23:27,774 Rhymes with 'boy' if you ask me. 376 00:23:27,774 --> 00:23:29,900 And 'toy.' 377 00:23:29,776 --> 00:23:31,478 God, it's so flimsy. 378 00:23:31,478 --> 00:23:34,800 For something that costs so much. 379 00:23:34,800 --> 00:23:37,784 There's no comfort, no protection, nothing. 380 00:23:38,118 --> 00:23:40,820 No, it's just a little coffin, really. 381 00:23:40,820 --> 00:23:43,723 Surrounded by high-octane fuel in here. 382 00:23:44,240 --> 00:23:46,726 Being driven round 170 mph. 383 00:23:47,270 --> 00:23:50,363 To all intents and purposes, this thing's a bomb on wheels. 384 00:23:51,197 --> 00:23:53,199 You're James, aren't you? 385 00:23:54,534 --> 00:23:55,502 Yes. 386 00:23:56,936 --> 00:23:58,872 You fit the description. 387 00:23:59,205 --> 00:24:00,473 Is that right? 388 00:24:01,508 --> 00:24:03,777 Suzy. Friend of Alex's. 389 00:24:03,777 --> 00:24:04,978 Yeah, yeah. 390 00:24:05,412 --> 00:24:07,470 I know exactly. 391 00:24:08,448 --> 00:24:10,316 What was the description? 392 00:24:10,316 --> 00:24:11,985 Mostly positive in terms of appearance. 393 00:24:11,985 --> 00:24:14,187 Negative only in terms of character. 394 00:24:14,187 --> 00:24:16,656 I've been told to avoid you. 395 00:24:16,890 --> 00:24:18,580 By whom? 396 00:24:18,692 --> 00:24:19,959 Alexander. 397 00:24:19,959 --> 00:24:21,995 He says you're a bad boy. 398 00:24:21,995 --> 00:24:24,970 Alexander doesn't know what he's talking about. 399 00:24:24,970 --> 00:24:26,166 I was. I'm not anymore. 400 00:24:26,166 --> 00:24:28,234 The new me is very professional. 401 00:24:28,234 --> 00:24:29,969 Early to bed, early to rise. 402 00:24:29,969 --> 00:24:31,304 All very dull, 403 00:24:31,705 --> 00:24:33,139 but according to the team, 404 00:24:33,139 --> 00:24:36,276 the best way to keep beating the goose stepper.' 405 00:24:36,276 --> 00:24:38,211 Is that what you were doing when I came in? 406 00:24:38,211 --> 00:24:41,147 Yes, visualization techniques, memorising the circuit, 407 00:24:41,147 --> 00:24:43,883 in this case Monaco, which is up next. 408 00:24:48,755 --> 00:24:51,191 Personally I've always been a great believer 409 00:24:51,191 --> 00:24:53,126 in getting there on the day, putting my foot down 410 00:24:53,126 --> 00:24:55,328 and playing chicken with everyone else. 411 00:24:56,863 --> 00:24:58,431 But they don't want me doing that anymore. 412 00:24:58,431 --> 00:25:02,680 They want my body like a Temple and my mind like a monk. 413 00:25:02,902 --> 00:25:05,405 And what about your soul, your heart? 414 00:25:05,405 --> 00:25:07,807 They've got ideas about that, too. 415 00:25:08,241 --> 00:25:10,377 They want me to stop messing around, 416 00:25:10,377 --> 00:25:13,713 settle down, get married with the next nice girl I meet. 417 00:25:13,713 --> 00:25:15,915 They think that'd be good for me. 418 00:25:15,915 --> 00:25:17,417 What do you think? 419 00:25:17,417 --> 00:25:19,419 It sounds ****ing awful. 420 00:25:21,921 --> 00:25:24,457 But sine they're right about most things, 421 00:25:24,457 --> 00:25:26,926 they're probably right about that too. 422 00:25:27,227 --> 00:25:30,163 You don't fancy getting married, do you? 423 00:25:55,221 --> 00:25:56,189 Suzy. 424 00:25:57,230 --> 00:25:58,758 JUST MARRIED 425 00:25:59,225 --> 00:26:01,227 Hey, hey, hey! 426 00:26:04,664 --> 00:26:06,966 - What's going on with him? - Nothing. Nothing. 427 00:26:06,966 --> 00:26:08,968 Didn't want to ruin your day. 428 00:26:08,968 --> 00:26:10,700 It's... 429 00:26:10,403 --> 00:26:12,872 - it's the Kraut. - What about him? 430 00:26:13,940 --> 00:26:16,760 He's just been signed by Ferrari. 431 00:26:16,760 --> 00:26:17,944 You're kidding me? 432 00:26:18,311 --> 00:26:20,113 Jesus. How did that happen? 433 00:26:20,113 --> 00:26:21,915 Did he buy his way in there too? 434 00:26:21,915 --> 00:26:24,784 Well, the old man took Regazzoni back 435 00:26:24,784 --> 00:26:26,986 and he insisted on it apparently. 436 00:26:26,986 --> 00:26:30,190 He says that Niki's a genius setting up the cars. 437 00:26:37,731 --> 00:26:40,100 FERRARI TEST TRACK FIORANO, ITALY 438 00:26:48,475 --> 00:26:50,944 It's terrible. Drives like a pig. 439 00:26:50,944 --> 00:26:53,847 - You can't say that. - Why not? 440 00:26:53,847 --> 00:26:56,349 - It's a Ferrari! - It's a shitbox! 441 00:26:56,349 --> 00:26:58,385 It understeers like crazy and the weight distribution 442 00:26:58,385 --> 00:26:59,853 is a disaster. 443 00:26:59,853 --> 00:27:01,254 It's amazing, all these facilities 444 00:27:01,254 --> 00:27:03,690 and you make a piece of crap like this. 445 00:27:34,187 --> 00:27:35,889 "Ferrari family," 446 00:27:35,889 --> 00:27:37,691 "our good friend Clay Regazzoni." 447 00:27:37,691 --> 00:27:40,260 You are family and friend to the commendatore 448 00:27:40,260 --> 00:27:41,361 as long as you win. 449 00:27:41,361 --> 00:27:42,962 The minute you don't, ciao, ciao. 450 00:27:42,962 --> 00:27:44,464 I totally understand. 451 00:27:44,464 --> 00:27:45,865 It's business. 452 00:27:45,865 --> 00:27:47,267 I would do the same. 453 00:27:47,267 --> 00:27:49,469 But it isn't just business, is it? 454 00:27:49,469 --> 00:27:52,105 What we do. It's passion, love. 455 00:27:52,105 --> 00:27:55,750 Which is why we are prepared to risk our lives for it. 456 00:27:55,750 --> 00:27:56,109 Not me. 457 00:27:56,109 --> 00:27:58,278 If I had more talent and could earn better money 458 00:27:58,278 --> 00:28:00,747 with something else, I would. 459 00:28:00,747 --> 00:28:02,749 How do you know you will make money here? 460 00:28:02,749 --> 00:28:04,417 You haven't yet. 461 00:28:04,417 --> 00:28:06,619 Not yet, but I will. 462 00:28:07,187 --> 00:28:09,789 If you can, I can. 463 00:28:13,260 --> 00:28:15,962 You know, are you ever not an ***hole? 464 00:28:16,296 --> 00:28:18,298 - Why am I an ***hole? - Well... 465 00:28:18,298 --> 00:28:21,868 By now I'm both quicker than you and better at setting up a car. 466 00:28:21,868 --> 00:28:24,137 You can't deal with it, so you're the ***hole. 467 00:28:24,137 --> 00:28:25,405 Screw you. 468 00:28:32,746 --> 00:28:34,180 I brought you along today 469 00:28:34,180 --> 00:28:36,216 because you seem like a lonely kind of guy. 470 00:28:36,216 --> 00:28:38,385 I thought if I introduced you to some nice people, 471 00:28:38,385 --> 00:28:40,860 that could rub off on you. 472 00:28:40,860 --> 00:28:41,254 Forget it. 473 00:28:41,254 --> 00:28:42,889 Make your own friends. 474 00:28:42,889 --> 00:28:44,324 Come on, Clay. 475 00:28:44,324 --> 00:28:45,725 I'm sorry. 476 00:29:21,261 --> 00:29:22,896 Are you leaving? 477 00:29:23,763 --> 00:29:24,731 Yes. 478 00:29:25,231 --> 00:29:27,233 Can you give me a lift to the nearest town, 479 00:29:27,233 --> 00:29:29,769 anywhere with a train station? 480 00:29:30,170 --> 00:29:31,137 Sure. 481 00:29:31,771 --> 00:29:34,740 Trento's half an hour's drive. 482 00:29:34,740 --> 00:29:35,108 Get in. 483 00:30:02,135 --> 00:30:03,803 What are you doing? 484 00:30:03,803 --> 00:30:05,872 You hear that noise when you accelerate? 485 00:30:05,872 --> 00:30:08,141 - No. - Your fan belt is loose. 486 00:30:08,141 --> 00:30:09,376 My What? 487 00:30:09,843 --> 00:30:12,412 And when you brake, your foot goes all the way down, 488 00:30:12,412 --> 00:30:14,247 which means there's air in the system. 489 00:30:14,247 --> 00:30:16,416 - Anything else? - No. 490 00:30:17,384 --> 00:30:20,860 Apart from the rear brakes are worn out, 491 00:30:20,720 --> 00:30:22,355 the front right tyre is a bit soft, 492 00:30:22,355 --> 00:30:24,958 which explains why you're weaving so much. 493 00:30:25,425 --> 00:30:26,993 How can you tell? 494 00:30:26,993 --> 00:30:28,862 - My ***. - Sorry? 495 00:30:28,862 --> 00:30:31,640 God gave me an Ok mind, 496 00:30:31,640 --> 00:30:34,100 but a really good *** which can feel everything in a car. 497 00:30:34,100 --> 00:30:35,735 You don't know what you're talking about. 498 00:30:35,735 --> 00:30:38,204 This car is fine. I just had a service a week ago. 499 00:30:38,204 --> 00:30:39,272 Not a good one. 500 00:30:39,272 --> 00:30:42,142 Yes, a very good one, very expensive. 501 00:30:42,142 --> 00:30:44,711 This car's as good as new. Relax. 502 00:30:51,851 --> 00:30:54,320 - You're not in a hurry, are you? - No. 503 00:30:54,320 --> 00:30:57,157 As long as I'm back in Maranello Monday morning. 504 00:32:12,799 --> 00:32:13,767 Yes. 505 00:32:23,710 --> 00:32:26,513 - Actually, we do, yeah. - It's my honor, Niki. 506 00:32:26,513 --> 00:32:28,982 - Thank you. - My car is your car. 507 00:32:28,982 --> 00:32:30,917 On one condition, though. 508 00:32:30,917 --> 00:32:32,952 It's a piece of shit. It's dog shit. 509 00:32:32,952 --> 00:32:35,922 But if you drive it, you make my life, Niki, eh? 510 00:32:52,739 --> 00:32:55,275 Would someone please tell me what's going on? 511 00:32:55,275 --> 00:32:58,211 - Who are you? Should I know you? - What, you don't know? 512 00:32:58,745 --> 00:33:01,181 He's Niki Lauda, Formula 1 driver, 513 00:33:01,181 --> 00:33:03,160 and he just signed with Ferrari. 514 00:33:03,160 --> 00:33:04,351 - Him? - Yes. 515 00:33:04,351 --> 00:33:06,353 - Impossible. - Why? 516 00:33:06,353 --> 00:33:08,855 Well, you know, Formula 1 drivers, 517 00:33:08,855 --> 00:33:11,570 they have long hair, are ***y... 518 00:33:11,570 --> 00:33:12,992 their shins are open to here. 519 00:33:12,992 --> 00:33:14,694 - Thank you. - Yes. 520 00:33:14,694 --> 00:33:18,310 Anyway, look at the way he's driving, like an old man. 521 00:33:22,335 --> 00:33:24,170 There's no need to drive fast. 522 00:33:24,170 --> 00:33:26,873 It just increases the percentage of risk. 523 00:33:26,873 --> 00:33:29,420 We're not in a hurry. I'm not being paid. 524 00:33:29,420 --> 00:33:31,811 Right now, with zero incentive or reward, 525 00:33:31,811 --> 00:33:33,780 why would I drive fast? 526 00:33:35,382 --> 00:33:37,784 Because I'm asking you to. 527 00:34:41,281 --> 00:34:44,284 This is an incredible battle between Niki Lauda 528 00:34:44,284 --> 00:34:46,720 in the red Ferrari and James Hunt 529 00:34:46,720 --> 00:34:48,688 in the white Hesketh. 530 00:34:49,422 --> 00:34:51,191 ...the challenge of Niki Lauda... 531 00:34:51,191 --> 00:34:54,227 Lauda attacking Hunt. He gets through on the inside. 532 00:34:54,227 --> 00:34:56,290 Goes wide at the exit. 533 00:34:56,290 --> 00:34:57,497 Hunt is past again. 534 00:34:57,497 --> 00:35:00,767 Once more, Lauda tries to sneak up the inside. 535 00:35:00,767 --> 00:35:04,137 They're absolutely side by side, wheel to wheel. 536 00:35:04,137 --> 00:35:06,106 So evenly matched. 537 00:35:06,106 --> 00:35:08,975 Fantastic battle between these two great drivers. 538 00:35:08,975 --> 00:35:11,211 Hunt is now ahead once more. 539 00:35:12,345 --> 00:35:14,347 But Lauda's coming back again now. 540 00:35:14,347 --> 00:35:17,217 Lauda once more sneaks up the inside. 541 00:35:17,217 --> 00:35:20,220 And again he runs wide. Again the Hesketh... 542 00:35:20,220 --> 00:35:23,390 - Suzy, we're ready, come on. - Just one second. 543 00:35:23,857 --> 00:35:26,659 - Can we go, yeah? - Okay, yeah. 544 00:35:27,930 --> 00:35:30,230 We're in the closing laps of this race at Watkins Glen. 545 00:35:30,230 --> 00:35:32,980 They come down the hill. 546 00:35:32,832 --> 00:35:34,768 And Hunt's got a problem! 547 00:35:34,768 --> 00:35:37,237 Hunt pulls across to the left! 548 00:35:37,237 --> 00:35:40,730 Lauda goes ahead on his own. 549 00:35:41,141 --> 00:35:44,770 A sad end to a wonderful battle. 550 00:35:44,770 --> 00:35:46,780 Hunt pushing off the marshal. 551 00:35:55,188 --> 00:35:57,891 The chequered flag is waiting for Lauda 552 00:35:57,891 --> 00:35:59,325 and for Ferrari! 553 00:36:00,760 --> 00:36:03,730 The title going to Niki Lauda, 554 00:36:03,730 --> 00:36:05,131 who wins the race, 555 00:36:05,131 --> 00:36:08,368 who wins the World Championship. 556 00:36:20,880 --> 00:36:23,883 Do I look like a racing driver now? 557 00:36:49,142 --> 00:36:51,945 - Congratulations. - Thank you. 558 00:36:53,130 --> 00:36:54,147 Marlene. 559 00:36:55,715 --> 00:36:57,817 With a car like that, the rest of us 560 00:36:57,817 --> 00:36:59,953 never stood a chance, did we? 561 00:36:59,953 --> 00:37:02,956 Maybe the car being so good has something to do with me. 562 00:37:02,956 --> 00:37:04,724 Come on, Niki. You're in a Ferrari. 563 00:37:04,724 --> 00:37:05,992 I'm in a Hesketh. 564 00:37:05,992 --> 00:37:07,827 Equal terms, the way it was in Formula 3, 565 00:37:07,827 --> 00:37:10,196 - Id' beat you and you know it. - Never. 566 00:37:10,196 --> 00:37:12,365 You might win one race, maybe two, 567 00:37:12,365 --> 00:37:13,800 because you're aggressive. 568 00:37:13,800 --> 00:37:15,735 But in the long run, over the course of a season, 569 00:37:15,735 --> 00:37:16,870 no chance. 570 00:37:16,870 --> 00:37:18,138 Right. Why is that? 571 00:37:18,138 --> 00:37:19,806 Because to be a champion, 572 00:37:19,806 --> 00:37:21,107 it takes more than just being quick. 573 00:37:21,107 --> 00:37:22,742 It's the whole picture. 574 00:37:22,742 --> 00:37:25,110 You're just a charger and a party guy. 575 00:37:25,110 --> 00:37:26,713 That's why everybody likes you. 576 00:37:26,713 --> 00:37:29,649 Try saying that and tell me you're not jealous. 577 00:37:29,849 --> 00:37:32,719 Why would I be jealous? Think about it. 578 00:37:32,719 --> 00:37:35,210 All that affection, all those smiles, 579 00:37:35,210 --> 00:37:36,990 is a sign of disrespect. 580 00:37:36,990 --> 00:37:39,726 They don't fear you. Whereas compared that to me. 581 00:37:39,726 --> 00:37:42,128 Yes, compared to you, whom no one likes. 582 00:37:42,128 --> 00:37:43,963 - Right. - Not even his own teammates. 583 00:37:43,963 --> 00:37:46,800 Right. Because I'm a serious guy. 584 00:37:46,800 --> 00:37:49,469 I go to bed early, I look after myself, after my car. 585 00:37:49,469 --> 00:37:52,472 - Yes, you're very well-behaved. - Go to work, kick ***. 586 00:37:52,472 --> 00:37:54,107 And then, after the race, I go home 587 00:37:54,107 --> 00:37:55,709 instead of going to bars 588 00:37:55,709 --> 00:37:58,478 and talk all this bullshit with all these ***holes. 589 00:38:00,213 --> 00:38:02,749 You should go home more often too. 590 00:38:06,190 --> 00:38:07,954 I heard you got married. 591 00:38:09,189 --> 00:38:10,724 Yes, I did. 592 00:38:12,250 --> 00:38:15,195 So where is she, this mysterious wife? 593 00:38:15,929 --> 00:38:17,697 In New York, working. 594 00:38:19,299 --> 00:38:21,801 You know, I've never seen you with her once. 595 00:38:21,801 --> 00:38:22,969 No? 596 00:38:24,971 --> 00:38:27,974 Well, maybe that's because you're always at home, 597 00:38:27,974 --> 00:38:30,143 on your own, looking after yourself, 598 00:38:30,143 --> 00:38:32,112 being a good little boy. 599 00:38:36,820 --> 00:38:38,284 Take a drink on me, James. 600 00:38:39,252 --> 00:38:42,155 Thank you, Niki. I might just have two. 601 00:38:52,999 --> 00:38:54,434 Right, Bubbles, 602 00:38:54,434 --> 00:38:57,103 whatever it takes to beat that prick next year, 603 00:38:57,103 --> 00:38:58,371 just say it, 604 00:38:58,371 --> 00:39:00,140 you're word is my command. 605 00:39:00,140 --> 00:39:02,442 There are no lengths to which I will not go. 606 00:39:02,442 --> 00:39:04,770 And I mean it. 607 00:39:05,879 --> 00:39:08,480 What the hell's going on? 608 00:39:09,916 --> 00:39:11,785 Where is everybody? 609 00:39:11,785 --> 00:39:13,319 What's the matter? 610 00:39:17,991 --> 00:39:20,393 Do you know what the date it is today? 611 00:39:20,393 --> 00:39:23,263 Yes. It's November, the 14th. Why? 612 00:39:23,263 --> 00:39:27,133 Do you have any idea of the significance of that date? 613 00:39:28,935 --> 00:39:32,339 I don't know. Time to start killing pheasants? 614 00:39:34,374 --> 00:39:37,510 Actually, it's the deadline for securing sponsorship 615 00:39:37,510 --> 00:39:40,213 for the forthcoming Formula 1 season. 616 00:39:40,213 --> 00:39:41,214 Yes? 617 00:39:41,214 --> 00:39:43,283 Which elapsed at midnight last night 618 00:39:43,283 --> 00:39:45,752 - and we didn't attract any. - Well, so? 619 00:39:45,752 --> 00:39:48,540 We aren't looking for sponsorship. 620 00:39:52,225 --> 00:39:53,193 Right. 621 00:39:55,950 --> 00:39:57,397 Except we are, or were. 622 00:40:00,200 --> 00:40:03,370 I've made something of a miscalculation. 623 00:40:03,803 --> 00:40:06,940 The economics, Formula 1, realities thereof. 624 00:40:08,341 --> 00:40:11,978 It turns out not like the lower divisions at all. 625 00:40:14,140 --> 00:40:15,815 What are you saying? 626 00:40:17,784 --> 00:40:20,420 I'm saying it's over, Superstar. 627 00:40:21,121 --> 00:40:25,580 The banks have stepped in, started laying everyone off. 628 00:40:26,259 --> 00:40:28,828 Probably have to sell this place. 629 00:40:29,796 --> 00:40:31,640 On, Christ. 630 00:41:12,380 --> 00:41:16,900 I need a drive, Pete. I need you to find me a drive. 631 00:41:16,242 --> 00:41:18,411 I mean, what about Lotus? 632 00:41:18,945 --> 00:41:20,714 You don't wanna know. 633 00:41:20,714 --> 00:41:22,849 - Actually, I do. - Okay. 634 00:41:25,452 --> 00:41:28,540 They felt your reputation preceded you. 635 00:41:28,540 --> 00:41:29,989 And what does that mean? 636 00:41:31,124 --> 00:41:34,461 It's my other line. Look, I'll get back to you. 637 00:41:36,796 --> 00:41:37,897 Peter Hunt. 638 00:41:37,897 --> 00:41:38,865 ****! 639 00:41:50,760 --> 00:41:52,979 Don't worry. Something will turn up. 640 00:42:00,186 --> 00:42:02,956 Doubt that will help in the meantime. 641 00:42:05,258 --> 00:42:07,927 Why don't we go away at the weekend? 642 00:42:07,927 --> 00:42:09,290 Skiing. 643 00:42:09,696 --> 00:42:11,898 Before I go back to New York. 644 00:42:14,768 --> 00:42:17,871 Talk to me, James. Don't make a stranger of me. 645 00:42:17,871 --> 00:42:21,441 You know, Suzy, only a stranger would invite me skiing 646 00:42:22,375 --> 00:42:25,779 when they know I haven't got a ****ing drivel 647 00:42:31,351 --> 00:42:33,190 I can't watch this. 648 00:42:33,753 --> 00:42:36,423 What were you hoping for anyway? 649 00:42:36,423 --> 00:42:39,250 A well-adjusted knight in shining armour? 650 00:42:39,250 --> 00:42:40,760 No danger of that. 651 00:42:41,610 --> 00:42:43,263 - Let me give you some advice. - I'm all ears. 652 00:42:43,263 --> 00:42:45,231 Don't go to men who are willing to kill themselves 653 00:42:45,231 --> 00:42:47,534 driving in circles looking for normality. 654 00:42:47,534 --> 00:42:49,202 I never expected normality. 655 00:42:49,202 --> 00:42:51,237 God knows I walked into this with my eyes open. 656 00:42:51,237 --> 00:42:53,940 I just hoped I'd married someone who is half as impressive 657 00:42:53,940 --> 00:42:55,975 on the inside as he is on the outside! 658 00:42:55,975 --> 00:42:58,110 At least there's something behind the facade. 659 00:42:58,110 --> 00:43:01,810 - James. - **** off to New York, dear. 660 00:43:41,888 --> 00:43:43,490 - Hello? - Hi, James. 661 00:43:43,490 --> 00:43:46,659 It's Peter. Something's up at McLaren. 662 00:43:47,160 --> 00:43:49,729 - What have you heard? - Nothing. Why? 663 00:43:49,729 --> 00:43:52,732 I heard Emerson's off. He's dumped them in it. 664 00:43:52,732 --> 00:43:54,868 Jesus. Get me in there, Pete. 665 00:43:54,868 --> 00:43:57,170 Say anything, just get me in that room. 666 00:44:02,420 --> 00:44:04,210 I'll come straight to the point. 667 00:44:04,210 --> 00:44:07,247 - Our esteemed lead driver... - Fitti-****ing-paldi. 668 00:44:07,247 --> 00:44:09,883 Has ditched us for another team at the last minute. 669 00:44:09,883 --> 00:44:12,152 - Coper-****ing-sucar. - And we need a replacement. 670 00:44:12,152 --> 00:44:14,220 Asa-****ing-P. 671 00:44:14,988 --> 00:44:17,724 Fortunately a few hands have already gone up, 672 00:44:17,724 --> 00:44:19,590 good people. 673 00:44:19,590 --> 00:44:21,995 - Jacky Ickx. - I'm quicker than Jacky. 674 00:44:22,228 --> 00:44:25,131 But he's consistent, dependable. 675 00:44:25,131 --> 00:44:26,399 A grown-up. 676 00:44:26,399 --> 00:44:29,869 Right, and will he go for that gap when no one else will? 677 00:44:29,869 --> 00:44:32,706 Will he put his life on the line the day it really matters? 678 00:44:32,706 --> 00:44:34,274 The sponsors like him. 679 00:44:34,274 --> 00:44:36,376 What do you want, a driver or a brush salesman? 680 00:44:36,376 --> 00:44:38,445 - We wanna be successful. - Yes, so do I. 681 00:44:38,445 --> 00:44:39,979 But that means beating Niki Lauda, 682 00:44:39,979 --> 00:44:41,781 not being a show pony for sponsors. 683 00:44:41,781 --> 00:44:43,450 I heard about this thing with Niki. 684 00:44:43,450 --> 00:44:44,918 Everyone has. 685 00:44:45,385 --> 00:44:46,986 You really thing you can beat him? 686 00:44:46,986 --> 00:44:48,288 I'd beat him in a McLaren. 687 00:44:48,288 --> 00:44:51,224 It's the only car out there as quick as the Ferrari. 688 00:44:51,491 --> 00:44:54,270 Which is why I'm here, begging. 689 00:44:54,270 --> 00:44:55,462 I'll do whatever you ask. 690 00:44:55,462 --> 00:44:57,731 I'll put on a tie, I'll smile for sponsors, 691 00:44:57,731 --> 00:44:59,733 say the right things. 692 00:44:59,733 --> 00:45:02,168 I can beat this guy, trust me. 693 00:45:02,869 --> 00:45:05,171 Just give me the drive. 694 00:45:05,171 --> 00:45:07,407 Yeah, he can be a loose canon. 695 00:45:07,407 --> 00:45:09,809 And, yeah, he will drive you all mad, 696 00:45:09,809 --> 00:45:12,946 but in terms of raw talent and right stuff, 697 00:45:12,946 --> 00:45:15,215 there is no better driver in the world. 698 00:45:15,215 --> 00:45:17,450 He's the real thing, Teddy. 699 00:45:17,450 --> 00:45:20,530 He's what we all came into this for. 700 00:45:20,530 --> 00:45:22,355 Nine days out of ten you'll be pulling your hair out, 701 00:45:22,355 --> 00:45:25,425 but on that tenth day James will be unbeatable. 702 00:45:25,425 --> 00:45:28,280 That is the day you will wish you had him in your car. 703 00:45:28,280 --> 00:45:30,864 You'll never win the championship with Jacky Ickx. 704 00:45:30,864 --> 00:45:33,666 You just might with James. 705 00:45:42,809 --> 00:45:44,100 JANUARY ninteen seventy six 706 00:45:45,178 --> 00:45:48,381 Welcome to Säo Paulo, Brazil, and the Interlagos circuit 707 00:45:48,381 --> 00:45:51,651 for the first race in the ninteen seventy six Formula one season, 708 00:45:51,651 --> 00:45:54,988 where the main news is James Hunt qualified fastest, 709 00:45:54,988 --> 00:45:57,457 beating Niki Lauda's Ferrari to pole position 710 00:45:57,457 --> 00:46:00,193 by just two hundreth of a second. 711 00:46:01,528 --> 00:46:02,862 New car. 712 00:46:03,263 --> 00:46:05,432 - I noticed. - Pole position. 713 00:46:06,660 --> 00:46:07,534 I noticed that too. 714 00:46:07,534 --> 00:46:10,303 Level playing field now, my rally little friend. 715 00:46:10,303 --> 00:46:11,304 Yeah. 716 00:46:11,304 --> 00:46:13,540 Let's see where we are after lap one. 717 00:46:13,540 --> 00:46:16,309 Let's see where we are in five races time. 718 00:46:17,143 --> 00:46:19,512 Hunt has the pit Lane pole position, 719 00:46:19,512 --> 00:46:21,147 which should give him the best chance 720 00:46:21,147 --> 00:46:23,316 of outdragging Lauda's Ferrari. 721 00:46:23,316 --> 00:46:25,151 If ever there was a doubt about 722 00:46:25,151 --> 00:46:28,221 whether Lauda had a serious challenger to this season, 723 00:46:28,221 --> 00:46:31,524 Hunt and his McLaren have certainly given us the answer. 724 00:46:40,500 --> 00:46:42,235 BRAZIL LAUDA WINS 725 00:46:42,235 --> 00:46:44,237 HUNT HAS ENGINE FAILURE 726 00:46:45,972 --> 00:46:47,974 GRAND PRIX SOUTH AFRICA 76 727 00:46:47,974 --> 00:46:50,477 Here in South Africa, James Hunt is determined 728 00:46:50,477 --> 00:46:54,140 to make amends after that disastrous retirement in Brazil. 729 00:46:55,115 --> 00:46:58,785 But it's Lauda who takes the flag here at Kyalami. 730 00:46:58,785 --> 00:47:00,820 James Hunt comes home second 731 00:47:00,820 --> 00:47:03,256 to confirm his championship challenge at last 732 00:47:03,256 --> 00:47:06,292 and score his first points of the season. 733 00:47:06,960 --> 00:47:10,864 That wind you can feel is me breathing down your neck. 734 00:47:10,864 --> 00:47:12,866 Next time I'll have you. 735 00:47:13,967 --> 00:47:15,769 We'll see in Spain. 736 00:47:32,452 --> 00:47:35,221 SPAIN-HUNT WINS LAUDA 2ND 737 00:47:35,955 --> 00:47:39,459 James Hunt finally takes his first victory of the season 738 00:47:39,459 --> 00:47:42,295 here in Spain, after a brilliant drive. 739 00:47:42,295 --> 00:47:44,864 It was only a matter of time. 740 00:48:01,214 --> 00:48:04,840 - It's too wide. - Disqualified. 741 00:48:04,840 --> 00:48:06,553 - What? - You're disqualified. 742 00:48:06,553 --> 00:48:08,455 How can we be disqualified? 743 00:48:08,455 --> 00:48:10,790 - 1.5 cm. - It's the same car. 744 00:48:17,964 --> 00:48:21,401 ...McLaren M23 has proved very controversial here. 745 00:48:22,535 --> 00:48:24,938 Just make it narrower. I don't care how. 746 00:48:24,938 --> 00:48:26,973 New rear suspension. New wishbones. 747 00:48:26,973 --> 00:48:29,843 I wanna make sure this thing is legal, no doubts. 748 00:48:29,843 --> 00:48:32,579 Then we'd better move the oil coolers to the old position. 749 00:48:32,579 --> 00:48:35,115 - The wing brackets need... - ****. 750 00:48:35,115 --> 00:48:37,784 What the **** d'you think we're doing? 751 00:48:41,187 --> 00:48:43,890 GRAND PRIX MONACO 76 752 00:48:47,930 --> 00:48:50,960 And with Hunt disqualified from his Spain win, 753 00:48:50,960 --> 00:48:52,932 his championship here is not going well. 754 00:48:52,932 --> 00:48:55,402 And now it's all gone wrong here at Monaco! 755 00:48:55,402 --> 00:48:57,303 His engine is smoking! 756 00:48:59,339 --> 00:49:02,308 Smoke pouring from the engine of that McLaren! 757 00:49:02,308 --> 00:49:03,643 And James Hunt is out! 758 00:49:03,643 --> 00:49:05,412 Can you tell us what happened? 759 00:49:05,412 --> 00:49:07,347 Sure. It's magic, we've taken a great car, 760 00:49:07,347 --> 00:49:09,249 a great piece of engineering and overnight turned it 761 00:49:09,249 --> 00:49:11,851 into a big, huge stinking turd. 762 00:49:12,585 --> 00:49:14,821 BELGIUM MAY 1976 763 00:49:24,300 --> 00:49:24,998 Shit! 764 00:49:28,935 --> 00:49:30,937 What the hell have you done? The car's evil! 765 00:49:30,937 --> 00:49:32,639 It's ****ing undriveable! 766 00:49:32,639 --> 00:49:35,208 If there's a problem with the car, we'll fix it. 767 00:49:35,208 --> 00:49:37,277 The car is a piece of shit. You should be appealing this. 768 00:49:37,277 --> 00:49:39,112 - We are appealing. - We'll son it out. 769 00:49:41,581 --> 00:49:43,550 - You're a wanker! - **** you! 770 00:49:43,550 --> 00:49:45,518 You're ****ing wanker! 771 00:49:45,518 --> 00:49:47,620 But this was a good race for you, no, Niki? 772 00:49:47,620 --> 00:49:49,220 It's good for everyone 773 00:49:49,220 --> 00:49:50,924 that the quickest car happens to be a legal car. 774 00:49:50,924 --> 00:49:53,827 James, your 50 points behind Lauda in the championship. 775 00:49:53,827 --> 00:49:55,595 You've had another retirement today. 776 00:49:55,595 --> 00:49:57,130 What's going wrong? 777 00:49:57,130 --> 00:49:59,132 It's dirty politics and dirty tricks, 778 00:49:59,132 --> 00:50:01,340 that's what's going wrong. 779 00:50:01,340 --> 00:50:03,269 So as we approach the halfway point 780 00:50:03,269 --> 00:50:05,305 in this year's Formula 1 season, 781 00:50:05,305 --> 00:50:08,575 Ferrari and Niki Lauda seem clearly on top 782 00:50:08,575 --> 00:50:11,911 and James Hunt and McLaren are struggling. 783 00:50:11,911 --> 00:50:15,248 So, five races in, how's it going so far? 784 00:50:15,582 --> 00:50:19,185 It's fine. Just got a little problem with an Austrian rat 785 00:50:19,185 --> 00:50:22,255 and his team of Italian cheats who've destroyed my car. 786 00:50:22,255 --> 00:50:25,392 - What are you talking about? - About the race in Spain I won. 787 00:50:25,392 --> 00:50:27,260 Yeah, in a car which is not legal. 788 00:50:27,260 --> 00:50:28,995 Five eighths of an inch too wide. 789 00:50:28,995 --> 00:50:31,297 You know that doesn't have the slightest effect on speed. 790 00:50:31,297 --> 00:50:32,999 But you complained and your team of lawyers 791 00:50:32,999 --> 00:50:35,969 leaned on the authorities. Now we've had to rebuild the car 792 00:50:35,969 --> 00:50:38,571 - and it's become a monster. - At least it's a legal monster. 793 00:50:38,571 --> 00:50:40,373 You've had to resort to cheating. 794 00:50:40,373 --> 00:50:43,643 You're driving an illegal car and call me a cheater? Pathetic. 795 00:50:43,643 --> 00:50:47,313 - Rules are rules. - Yes, and rats are rats. 796 00:50:47,313 --> 00:50:49,249 Thank you. Thank you. 797 00:50:51,518 --> 00:50:54,120 Do you really think it upsets me, James, 798 00:50:54,120 --> 00:50:57,900 calling me a rat because I look like one? 799 00:50:57,900 --> 00:50:58,458 I don't mind it. 800 00:50:58,992 --> 00:51:00,994 Rats are ugly, sure, and nobody like them, 801 00:51:00,994 --> 00:51:02,462 but they're very intelligent 802 00:51:02,462 --> 00:51:04,831 and they have a strong survival instinct. 803 00:51:04,831 --> 00:51:05,799 Wonderful. 804 00:51:08,268 --> 00:51:10,303 No wonder she left him. 805 00:51:27,320 --> 00:51:29,255 Anyone seen Suzy? 806 00:51:30,623 --> 00:51:33,126 She's supposed to be here today. 807 00:51:33,126 --> 00:51:36,596 We didn't wanna tell you before the race. 808 00:51:37,970 --> 00:51:38,231 Tell me what? 809 00:51:39,320 --> 00:51:41,301 SUZY JOINS THE BURTON SHOW. 810 00:51:41,301 --> 00:51:44,204 HUNT'S WIFE SEES ACTOR AS LIZ FLIES TO MUM 811 00:51:44,204 --> 00:51:45,271 Jesus. 812 00:51:46,940 --> 00:51:48,274 Blonde model Suzy Hunt 813 00:51:48,274 --> 00:51:50,977 stepped on to the dizzy Elizabeth Taylor-Richard Burton 814 00:51:50,977 --> 00:51:53,460 roundabout of romance yesterday. 815 00:52:10,463 --> 00:52:11,965 Is that from him? 816 00:52:12,332 --> 00:52:13,299 Yeah. 817 00:52:20,140 --> 00:52:22,242 So when did all this start? 818 00:52:23,510 --> 00:52:25,812 That weekend I went skiing. 819 00:52:28,615 --> 00:52:31,170 Why have you come here, James? 820 00:52:31,551 --> 00:52:33,520 I've got to get you back. 821 00:52:34,254 --> 00:52:36,389 You don't want me back. 822 00:52:36,389 --> 00:52:38,224 You never wanted to be married in the first place. 823 00:52:38,224 --> 00:52:40,894 - Yes, I did. - Oh, come on, James. 824 00:52:40,894 --> 00:52:43,530 You did it because you hoped it might change you, 825 00:52:43,530 --> 00:52:45,632 settle you down, help with the racing. 826 00:52:45,632 --> 00:52:47,167 No, I didn't. 827 00:52:47,167 --> 00:52:49,569 And who knows, if it had been just the drinking, 828 00:52:49,569 --> 00:52:52,539 or the dope, or the infidelity or the moods, 829 00:52:53,106 --> 00:52:55,108 it might even have worked. 830 00:52:55,108 --> 00:52:57,110 - But when it's all of them... - Yes, I know, I'm terrible. 831 00:52:57,110 --> 00:52:59,790 No, you're not terrible. 832 00:52:59,813 --> 00:53:03,316 You're just who you are at this point in your life. 833 00:53:05,151 --> 00:53:07,587 God help anyone who wants more. 834 00:53:09,556 --> 00:53:11,257 And Richard Burton, 835 00:53:11,257 --> 00:53:13,793 will he be able to give you more? 836 00:53:14,194 --> 00:53:17,831 You know, he has quite the bad boy reputation himself. 837 00:53:17,831 --> 00:53:20,567 What's important is how it feels to me, 838 00:53:20,567 --> 00:53:23,536 and it feels like he adores me. 839 00:53:29,509 --> 00:53:30,477 James! 840 00:53:31,177 --> 00:53:33,613 Are you and Suzy getting back together? 841 00:53:33,613 --> 00:53:35,882 It's all very amicable. 842 00:53:35,882 --> 00:53:38,351 My wife has found herself a new backer... 843 00:53:38,351 --> 00:53:41,121 I mean, lover, which makes her happy. 844 00:53:41,121 --> 00:53:43,890 And Mr. Burton has found a way of feeling young again, 845 00:53:43,890 --> 00:53:45,910 which makes him happy. 846 00:53:45,910 --> 00:53:48,610 Let's hope his pockets are deep. They'll need to be. 847 00:53:48,610 --> 00:53:50,530 And I found a way to be single and have an ex-wife 848 00:53:50,530 --> 00:53:52,532 without it costing me a Penny, 849 00:53:52,532 --> 00:53:55,301 which has to go down as the biggest win of my career. 850 00:53:55,835 --> 00:53:57,837 I have a flight to catch. 851 00:54:31,271 --> 00:54:33,873 SUZY HUNT RACES TO RICHARD BURTON 852 00:55:01,568 --> 00:55:03,970 CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE 853 00:55:06,406 --> 00:55:08,675 We haven't seen this sort of intensity 854 00:55:08,675 --> 00:55:10,877 from James Hunt all season long. 855 00:55:10,877 --> 00:55:13,680 Reports have been coming out of the McLaren camp all week 856 00:55:13,680 --> 00:55:17,250 that their car is now fully legal and faster than ever. 857 00:55:20,754 --> 00:55:22,789 FRANCE-HUNT WINS LAUDA RETIRES 858 00:55:26,893 --> 00:55:29,562 Never mind the bloody wets. We're still quick. 859 00:55:29,562 --> 00:55:31,331 BRITISH GRAND PRIX 860 00:55:31,331 --> 00:55:32,999 BRANDS HATCH SUNDAY 18TH JULY 1976 861 00:55:32,999 --> 00:55:35,301 Hunt has really closed the gap on Lauda 862 00:55:35,301 --> 00:55:37,270 as they head into Druids. 863 00:55:38,505 --> 00:55:41,508 Niki Lauda is under real pressure from James Hunt 864 00:55:41,508 --> 00:55:44,177 as they go up the hill into Druids Corner. 865 00:55:49,582 --> 00:55:52,185 And Hunt is in front of Lauda! 866 00:55:59,392 --> 00:56:01,695 So James Hunt gets the plaudits of the crowd, 867 00:56:01,695 --> 00:56:04,264 the first Briton to win a British Grand Prix 868 00:56:04,264 --> 00:56:07,701 at Brands Hatch since Jim Clark in 1964. 869 00:56:10,270 --> 00:56:13,239 James, at the moment you've got a terrific edge over the rest, 870 00:56:13,239 --> 00:56:15,508 how have you achieved this advantage? 871 00:56:18,611 --> 00:56:21,548 Following an inquiry into the disqualification 872 00:56:21,548 --> 00:56:24,517 of driver James Hunt from the Spanish Grand Prix, 873 00:56:24,517 --> 00:56:27,787 it has been decided to overturn this disqualification 874 00:56:27,787 --> 00:56:31,358 and to restore his victory and reinstate his points. 875 00:56:37,330 --> 00:56:38,465 James! 876 00:56:38,465 --> 00:56:41,434 A few weeks ago you were out of the running completely 877 00:56:41,434 --> 00:56:44,304 and now you're right back in it. What's changed? 878 00:56:44,304 --> 00:56:46,239 It's a combination of factors, 879 00:56:46,239 --> 00:56:48,742 not all of which I'm prepared to discuss here. 880 00:56:48,742 --> 00:56:51,845 But justice being done re the disqualification in Spain 881 00:56:51,845 --> 00:56:54,881 helps and having my car back at its best again. 882 00:56:57,717 --> 00:56:59,519 Are you worried? 883 00:59:28,435 --> 00:59:31,400 Welcome to the legendary Nüburgring. 884 00:59:31,400 --> 00:59:33,707 This is a 14.2 mile track, 885 00:59:33,707 --> 00:59:37,143 complete with 185 corners and bends. 886 01:00:31,464 --> 01:00:33,500 Welcome to the Nüburgring, 887 01:00:33,500 --> 01:00:36,369 the most dangerous circuit on the season calendar. 888 01:00:36,369 --> 01:00:37,937 In Formula 1 it is known 889 01:00:37,937 --> 01:00:39,472 as "The Graveyard." 890 01:00:39,472 --> 01:00:41,341 The weather conditions are far from ideal 891 01:00:41,341 --> 01:00:44,778 and latest reports indicate there is no relief in sight. 892 01:00:49,149 --> 01:00:50,183 Gentlemen. 893 01:00:51,418 --> 01:00:54,220 Well, gentlemen, please be quiet. 894 01:00:54,220 --> 01:00:55,522 Thank you. 895 01:00:55,522 --> 01:00:57,390 - Niki Lauda. - Thank you. 896 01:00:58,892 --> 01:01:02,328 I called this meeting because, as all you drivers know, 897 01:01:02,328 --> 01:01:04,864 the Nüburgring is the most stupid, barbaric, outdated 898 01:01:04,864 --> 01:01:06,666 and dangerous track in the world. 899 01:01:06,666 --> 01:01:08,835 You've all seen the rain that has been falling today. 900 01:01:08,835 --> 01:01:10,870 Those of you with experience know the ring 901 01:01:10,870 --> 01:01:13,740 needs perfect conditions to be even remotely acceptable 902 01:01:13,740 --> 01:01:15,342 in terms of risk. 903 01:01:15,342 --> 01:01:17,644 And today, with the rain, it's anything but perfect, 904 01:01:17,644 --> 01:01:20,680 so I called this meeting to take vote to cancel the race. 905 01:01:20,680 --> 01:01:22,349 Cancel the race? 906 01:01:22,849 --> 01:01:25,418 There would be no change to the situation 907 01:01:25,418 --> 01:01:26,753 as far as points is concerned. 908 01:01:26,753 --> 01:01:28,355 The race would simply be cancelled. 909 01:01:28,355 --> 01:01:29,422 This is bullshit! 910 01:01:29,422 --> 01:01:31,558 If the race is cancelled, none of us get our race fees. 911 01:01:31,558 --> 01:01:33,893 That's true, you leave without your fee, 912 01:01:33,893 --> 01:01:36,162 but you might leave with your life. 913 01:01:36,162 --> 01:01:38,298 It also means that you would effectively win 914 01:01:38,298 --> 01:01:40,133 the championship. 915 01:01:40,500 --> 01:01:43,336 So I can see why this suits you just fine. 916 01:01:43,336 --> 01:01:44,404 Why? 917 01:01:44,404 --> 01:01:46,306 There won't be no points for me either. 918 01:01:46,306 --> 01:01:49,843 No, but there'd be one race less where I, or anyone else here, 919 01:01:49,843 --> 01:01:52,145 - could catch you. - James is right. 920 01:01:52,145 --> 01:01:54,214 This is just tactics! 921 01:01:54,214 --> 01:01:56,816 Maybe he's just frightened. 922 01:01:57,484 --> 01:01:59,686 Which ***hole said this? 923 01:02:04,791 --> 01:02:07,160 Yes, of course, I'm frightened, 924 01:02:07,160 --> 01:02:08,595 and so are you. 925 01:02:10,196 --> 01:02:12,232 I accept every time I get in my car 926 01:02:12,232 --> 01:02:15,468 there's 20% chance I could die, and I can live with it, 927 01:02:15,468 --> 01:02:17,570 but not one percent more. 928 01:02:17,570 --> 01:02:20,340 And today, with the rain, the risk is more. 929 01:02:20,340 --> 01:02:23,443 I suppose that all depends on how good you are in the rain. 930 01:02:23,443 --> 01:02:25,378 I have the track record here. 931 01:02:25,378 --> 01:02:28,314 I'm the only person in history to do the ring in under 7 Min., 932 01:02:28,314 --> 01:02:31,818 so, actually, it's to my advantage to race here today. 933 01:02:32,352 --> 01:02:34,788 Because I'm quicker than all of you. 934 01:02:36,322 --> 01:02:39,526 - Come on. - Fine. Then let's race. 935 01:02:39,526 --> 01:02:40,493 Yeah! 936 01:02:41,294 --> 01:02:43,596 - Niki, let's race. - Gentlemen, please. 937 01:02:43,596 --> 01:02:45,865 Why are we here, Niki? Come on. 938 01:02:50,336 --> 01:02:53,840 Well, all those in favor of cancelling the race. 939 01:03:03,917 --> 01:03:06,419 All those in favor of racing. 940 01:03:12,392 --> 01:03:14,461 Gentlemen, the race is on. 941 01:03:20,633 --> 01:03:23,536 - Ridiculous. - What a waste of time. 942 01:03:24,170 --> 01:03:25,905 You know, Niki, every now and then 943 01:03:25,905 --> 01:03:28,375 it helps if people like you. 944 01:03:43,490 --> 01:03:45,859 In places the track is still dangerously wet, 945 01:03:45,859 --> 01:03:48,528 but following a drivers meeting, a decision has been taken. 946 01:03:56,803 --> 01:03:58,672 One minute to go. 947 01:04:08,181 --> 01:04:11,384 Jochen's going on slicks. You wanna change? 948 01:04:11,818 --> 01:04:14,187 - Is Niki gonna change? - No. 949 01:04:14,187 --> 01:04:16,523 Then we stay on wets too. 950 01:04:23,897 --> 01:04:26,599 - Niki, okay? - I'm good. 951 01:04:27,834 --> 01:04:30,700 All right, fire her up. 952 01:04:44,250 --> 01:04:47,454 This season's fight for the F1 World Championship 953 01:04:47,454 --> 01:04:50,490 has so far been the story of two men. 954 01:04:50,490 --> 01:04:54,327 Thus far it's been going pretty much the way of Niki Lauda. 955 01:04:54,327 --> 01:04:56,896 But James Hunt has qualified fastest here. 956 01:04:56,896 --> 01:04:59,532 He is on pole position for the German Grand Prix 957 01:04:59,532 --> 01:05:02,769 with Niki Lauda alongside in the blood-red Ferrari. 958 01:05:04,838 --> 01:05:06,373 It's a long race. 959 01:05:06,373 --> 01:05:08,375 If the track starts to dry out, 960 01:05:08,375 --> 01:05:11,878 the wet-weather tyres will no longer be as quick. 961 01:05:32,432 --> 01:05:34,300 Niki Lauda and James Hunt, 962 01:05:34,300 --> 01:05:36,403 side by side on the front of the grid, 963 01:05:36,403 --> 01:05:38,805 go away absolutely as one! 964 01:05:52,852 --> 01:05:54,921 Lauda very aggressive on Hunt there, 965 01:05:54,921 --> 01:05:57,557 forcing the McLaren onto the grass. 966 01:06:01,327 --> 01:06:04,931 Lauda has the lead right now! He leads into the first corner! 967 01:06:04,931 --> 01:06:07,100 Hunt is in second place! 968 01:06:11,905 --> 01:06:14,274 Mass storming past Hunt! 969 01:06:14,274 --> 01:06:17,711 He made the right choice to go with the dry-weather tyres. 970 01:06:18,511 --> 01:06:20,613 Mass passing Lauda now! 971 01:06:20,613 --> 01:06:24,651 Jochen Mass, in the number 12 McLaren, takes the lead! 972 01:06:24,651 --> 01:06:27,387 Jochen Mass, the clear leader, with everybody else 973 01:06:27,387 --> 01:06:29,556 making the decision to change tyres 974 01:06:29,556 --> 01:06:31,291 after just one lap of this race. 975 01:06:31,291 --> 01:06:33,159 Come on, let's go! 976 01:06:41,301 --> 01:06:45,271 See? I told you to go on slicks. You should've taken my advice. 977 01:06:45,271 --> 01:06:47,507 **** off. Where's Niki? 978 01:06:47,507 --> 01:06:50,610 Behind you. He made the same mistake. 979 01:07:02,489 --> 01:07:03,456 Come on! 980 01:07:06,926 --> 01:07:09,529 Come on! What's going on? 981 01:07:09,863 --> 01:07:13,666 The tyre-changing frenzy caused a huge reshuffling of the pack, 982 01:07:13,666 --> 01:07:16,503 - with Mass in the lead now. - You're clear. Go! 983 01:07:19,339 --> 01:07:21,508 Lauda urging his mechanics to hurry. 984 01:07:24,377 --> 01:07:27,147 It's a disaster! Come on! 985 01:07:38,910 --> 01:07:39,759 What's going on, you ***holes? 986 01:08:03,216 --> 01:08:05,885 This race has gone wrong for him so far. 987 01:08:05,885 --> 01:08:07,821 His championship rival, James Hunt, 988 01:08:07,821 --> 01:08:09,823 is a long way up the road. 989 01:08:20,200 --> 01:08:22,535 Lauda passing car after car. He's just going past. 990 01:08:22,535 --> 01:08:24,804 Mario Andretti's Lotus there. 991 01:09:11,751 --> 01:09:12,719 Niki! 992 01:09:18,525 --> 01:09:19,859 Get me out! 993 01:09:20,126 --> 01:09:21,940 Help me! 994 01:09:23,797 --> 01:09:25,699 Several cars are involved. 995 01:09:25,699 --> 01:09:28,101 Looks like it might be one of the Ferraris. 996 01:09:35,241 --> 01:09:37,577 - Come this way! - Come on, come on! 997 01:09:49,856 --> 01:09:51,257 Keep trying 998 01:09:58,431 --> 01:10:00,567 - Come this way. - Okay. 999 01:11:38,531 --> 01:11:41,401 The flood, which swept down Big Thompson Canyon in Colorado, 1000 01:11:41,401 --> 01:11:43,837 was the worst since records began. 1001 01:11:43,837 --> 01:11:46,606 In Formula 1 today, victory celebrations were muted 1002 01:11:46,606 --> 01:11:48,808 after a horrific accident involving world champion. 1003 01:11:48,808 --> 01:11:50,510 Niki Lauda. 1004 01:11:50,510 --> 01:11:52,545 Due to safety concerns before the race, 1005 01:11:52,545 --> 01:11:54,848 the Austrian had said he would not take pan, 1006 01:11:54,848 --> 01:11:56,816 but in the end he did. 1007 01:11:57,617 --> 01:12:00,220 He was making up for lost time when he went off the track, 1008 01:12:00,220 --> 01:12:02,555 puncturing the Ferrari's fuel tank. 1009 01:12:02,555 --> 01:12:05,525 Brett Lunger was unable to avoid the flaming wreck 1010 01:12:05,525 --> 01:12:08,461 but was unhurt and joined other drivers to rescue Lauda, 1011 01:12:08,461 --> 01:12:11,498 who was taken to Manheim Hospital with severe burns, 1012 01:12:11,498 --> 01:12:15,135 the incident reminding us again of the dangers of Formula 1. 1013 01:12:15,135 --> 01:12:17,237 Niki Lauda was trapped for almost a minute 1014 01:12:17,237 --> 01:12:20,273 in a searing inferno of 800-plus degrees. 1015 01:14:04,411 --> 01:14:09,349 James Hunt gains on the absent Niki Lauda. 1016 01:14:12,552 --> 01:14:15,455 28th DAY IN HOSPITAL 29th August 1976. 1017 01:16:43,703 --> 01:16:46,720 - Morning, chaps. - Hey, here's the man. 1018 01:16:46,720 --> 01:16:47,407 Looking good. 1019 01:16:50,977 --> 01:16:53,546 - What's going on? - Jesus. It's Niki. 1020 01:16:53,546 --> 01:16:55,749 - What about him? - He's here. 1021 01:16:55,749 --> 01:16:57,650 - What? - He's racing. 1022 01:17:12,866 --> 01:17:13,833 Niki. 1023 01:17:20,907 --> 01:17:22,542 It's that bad, huh? 1024 01:17:23,610 --> 01:17:24,577 No. 1025 01:17:25,912 --> 01:17:29,449 In hospital, I asked them straight, no bullshit, 1026 01:17:29,449 --> 01:17:32,285 how bad my appearance would be. 1027 01:17:32,285 --> 01:17:35,288 They said with time it would be fine. 1028 01:17:35,288 --> 01:17:36,623 But it won't. 1029 01:17:37,724 --> 01:17:40,727 I can tell, seeing your reaction. 1030 01:17:41,661 --> 01:17:43,530 I'll spend the rest of my life 1031 01:17:43,530 --> 01:17:46,366 with a face that frightens people. 1032 01:17:48,702 --> 01:17:52,720 You know, Niki, I tried to write you a letter at the time, 1033 01:17:52,720 --> 01:17:53,540 to apologise. 1034 01:17:54,307 --> 01:17:56,976 The drivers' meeting in Germany, before the race. 1035 01:17:56,976 --> 01:17:59,846 - I swayed the room. - Yes, you did. 1036 01:17:59,846 --> 01:18:02,615 That race should never have gone ahead. 1037 01:18:02,615 --> 01:18:04,384 No, it shouldn't. 1038 01:18:04,517 --> 01:18:08,421 So in many ways I feel responsible for what happened... 1039 01:18:08,421 --> 01:18:09,689 You were. 1040 01:18:11,491 --> 01:18:12,692 But, trust me, 1041 01:18:14,327 --> 01:18:16,563 watching you win those races, 1042 01:18:16,563 --> 01:18:19,320 while I was fighting for my life... 1043 01:18:20,633 --> 01:18:24,304 you were equally responsible for getting me back in the car. 1044 01:18:51,664 --> 01:18:54,267 - How are you feeling, Niki? - Fine. 1045 01:18:54,801 --> 01:18:55,802 Niki, 1046 01:18:55,802 --> 01:18:59,372 can you confirm to us exactly which procedures you had 1047 01:18:59,372 --> 01:19:01,374 and the expectations for you recovery? 1048 01:19:01,374 --> 01:19:02,342 Sure. 1049 01:19:02,676 --> 01:19:04,678 I had a skin graft operation 1050 01:19:04,678 --> 01:19:07,580 where they put half my right thigh in my face. 1051 01:19:08,982 --> 01:19:11,184 Now, it doesn't look too good, 1052 01:19:11,484 --> 01:19:13,753 but one unexpected advantage is 1053 01:19:13,753 --> 01:19:15,922 it's impossible to perspire through a skin graft, 1054 01:19:15,922 --> 01:19:18,324 so sweat will never run into my eyes again, 1055 01:19:18,324 --> 01:19:20,694 which is good for a driver. 1056 01:19:21,761 --> 01:19:23,797 When they heard about your condition, 1057 01:19:23,797 --> 01:19:26,433 Ferrari immediately hired a replacement driver, 1058 01:19:26,433 --> 01:19:27,734 Carlos Reutemann. 1059 01:19:27,734 --> 01:19:31,304 Yeah, before ever reaching the hospital. 1060 01:19:31,771 --> 01:19:35,410 - Is Reutemann driving today too? - Yes. 1061 01:19:35,508 --> 01:19:37,577 And keen to make an impression. 1062 01:19:37,577 --> 01:19:39,579 So let's see where Mr. Reutemann finishes 1063 01:19:39,579 --> 01:19:41,881 and where I finish today. 1064 01:19:42,549 --> 01:19:44,551 James Hunt and McLaren have caught up a lot 1065 01:19:44,551 --> 01:19:46,519 while you were away. 1066 01:19:46,519 --> 01:19:47,487 Yes. 1067 01:19:48,540 --> 01:19:48,221 So is there a question now. 1068 01:19:48,221 --> 01:19:49,856 So is there a question now 1069 01:19:49,856 --> 01:19:52,792 or are you just trying to piss me off? 1070 01:19:54,427 --> 01:19:56,830 You still think you can win? 1071 01:19:56,830 --> 01:19:58,531 Yes, of course. 1072 01:19:58,531 --> 01:19:59,999 I have the better car. 1073 01:20:00,567 --> 01:20:03,370 And possibly I'm the better driver. 1074 01:20:03,370 --> 01:20:05,939 But he's a clever guy and he's used his time well 1075 01:20:05,939 --> 01:20:07,440 while I was lying half-dead in hospital 1076 01:20:07,440 --> 01:20:08,608 while I was lying half-dead in hospital 1077 01:20:08,608 --> 01:20:10,443 to win some points. 1078 01:20:11,678 --> 01:20:15,215 And what did your wife say when she saw your face? 1079 01:20:20,553 --> 01:20:22,322 She said, "Sweetie", 1080 01:20:22,689 --> 01:20:25,725 you don't need a face to drive. You just need the right foot." 1081 01:20:27,327 --> 01:20:28,728 I'm being serious. 1082 01:20:29,329 --> 01:20:32,650 Do you really think your marriage can survive 1083 01:20:32,650 --> 01:20:34,534 with the way you look now? 1084 01:20:36,403 --> 01:20:38,438 And I'm being serious too. 1085 01:20:39,105 --> 01:20:40,340 **** you. 1086 01:20:40,974 --> 01:20:42,909 Press conference over. 1087 01:20:47,681 --> 01:20:50,950 - That was hairy. - You know how to get noticed. 1088 01:20:50,950 --> 01:20:52,752 I thought it went well, to be honest. 1089 01:20:52,752 --> 01:20:54,721 They don't like it when it's not going their way. 1090 01:20:54,721 --> 01:20:56,356 That's the game. 1091 01:20:56,356 --> 01:20:58,491 - See you. - See you later. 1092 01:20:58,491 --> 01:21:00,694 - James, are you all right? - Good, yeah. 1093 01:21:00,694 --> 01:21:03,396 I think I've got something for you on that last question, 1094 01:21:03,396 --> 01:21:04,698 - about Niki. - You heard about that? 1095 01:21:04,698 --> 01:21:06,132 - About Niki. - You heard about that? 1096 01:21:07,600 --> 01:21:08,568 James? 1097 01:21:17,100 --> 01:21:18,712 Please, James... 1098 01:21:19,120 --> 01:21:22,682 Now go home to your wife and ask her how you look. 1099 01:21:25,850 --> 01:21:26,520 Prick. 1100 01:21:42,869 --> 01:21:45,405 So Niki Lauda, just 42 days 1101 01:21:45,405 --> 01:21:48,800 after his near-fatal accident at Nüburgring, 1102 01:21:48,800 --> 01:21:49,676 will race here today, at Monza 1103 01:21:49,676 --> 01:21:53,513 against all medical advice and no doubt in incredible pain. 1104 01:21:58,251 --> 01:22:01,554 Photographers, please, clear the grid. 1105 01:22:38,958 --> 01:22:41,161 Niki, it's time. 1106 01:22:42,595 --> 01:22:43,830 Okay? 1107 01:22:50,704 --> 01:22:52,639 Please, clear the grid. 1108 01:22:54,808 --> 01:22:56,776 One minute to go. 1109 01:23:42,989 --> 01:23:45,925 The returning Niki Lauda seems overwhelmed. 1110 01:23:45,925 --> 01:23:48,762 He's been overtaken by car after car. 1111 01:23:57,937 --> 01:24:01,241 Lauda's off line. He runs wide onto the grass. 1112 01:24:06,246 --> 01:24:08,314 He wrestles it back onto the track, 1113 01:24:08,314 --> 01:24:10,583 but that was a bad moment for Niki. 1114 01:24:14,554 --> 01:24:17,230 Niki Lauda's the reigning world champion, 1115 01:24:17,230 --> 01:24:20,260 but maybe in his current state he's a danger out there, 1116 01:24:20,260 --> 01:24:23,296 to himself and to the rest of the field. 1117 01:24:24,798 --> 01:24:28,902 And Stuck has collided with Mario Andretti's Lotus! 1118 01:24:28,902 --> 01:24:31,871 Niki's boxed in! He's got nowhere to go! 1119 01:24:46,619 --> 01:24:48,822 Niki Lauda's actually making a move. 1120 01:24:48,822 --> 01:24:50,924 He's on Brambilla's tail. 1121 01:24:53,460 --> 01:24:56,596 He pulls out of the slipstream to overtake. 1122 01:24:56,596 --> 01:24:58,798 Lauda's starting to find the form 1123 01:24:58,798 --> 01:25:01,601 that early in this race we believed he'd lost. 1124 01:25:07,674 --> 01:25:10,377 Lauda's now lapping faster than Reutemann 1125 01:25:10,377 --> 01:25:13,790 and closing the gap ahead. 1126 01:25:15,648 --> 01:25:18,180 Lauda closing on Carlos Reutemann, 1127 01:25:18,180 --> 01:25:20,387 the man called in to be his replacement 1128 01:25:20,387 --> 01:25:21,921 in the Ferrari team. 1129 01:25:30,497 --> 01:25:32,665 And there's James Hunt's McLaren, 1130 01:25:32,665 --> 01:25:35,969 smoking stationary by the side of the road. 1131 01:25:38,371 --> 01:25:41,641 This is bad news for Hunt's championship hopes. 1132 01:25:46,346 --> 01:25:47,814 It's Ronnie Peterson 1133 01:25:47,814 --> 01:25:50,183 who comes home the winner here at Monza. 1134 01:25:50,183 --> 01:25:53,353 But all eyes are on the man who finishes a brilliant fourth! 1135 01:25:53,887 --> 01:25:55,355 Niki Lauda! 1136 01:26:36,830 --> 01:26:39,366 What a race, what a man, what a season. 1137 01:26:39,366 --> 01:26:41,534 With a 4th-place finish and three priceless points, 1138 01:26:41,534 --> 01:26:43,636 Niki Lauda is a major step closer 1139 01:26:43,636 --> 01:26:46,439 to retaining the World Championship. 1140 01:27:31,718 --> 01:27:35,488 So the long, grueling and incredibly dramatic season 1141 01:27:35,488 --> 01:27:38,425 comes down to this final race in Japan, 1142 01:27:38,425 --> 01:27:40,927 in the shadow of Mount Fuji. 1143 01:27:41,261 --> 01:27:44,397 Niki Lauda goes into this deciding race at Fuji 1144 01:27:44,397 --> 01:27:46,700 just three points ahead of James Hunt, 1145 01:27:46,700 --> 01:27:49,703 Hunt knowing he must beat the Austrian fair and square 1146 01:27:49,703 --> 01:27:51,738 to take the title. 1147 01:27:52,439 --> 01:27:56,420 James, do you think you can cope with the pressure? 1148 01:27:56,420 --> 01:27:58,411 Well, I've never really understood what that means. 1149 01:27:58,411 --> 01:28:01,548 I love my job. I love competing. I love racing. 1150 01:28:02,515 --> 01:28:04,751 Maybe you should ask Niki. He's the World Champion. 1151 01:28:04,751 --> 01:28:06,386 He's got everything to lose. 1152 01:28:06,386 --> 01:28:08,688 Mr. Lauda, are you feeling pressure? 1153 01:28:08,688 --> 01:28:10,990 Do I look like I'm feeling pressure? 1154 01:28:13,590 --> 01:28:14,461 I'm World Champion 1155 01:28:14,461 --> 01:28:17,530 and on the verge to become World Champion again. 1156 01:28:17,530 --> 01:28:19,966 Hunt now has the opportunity to win, 1157 01:28:19,966 --> 01:28:21,735 but it's not so easy to become a champion. 1158 01:28:21,735 --> 01:28:24,437 You have to really believe it to make it possible. 1159 01:28:24,771 --> 01:28:27,207 James, is there anything you'd like to add? 1160 01:28:27,207 --> 01:28:29,576 If Niki is being tricky and getting a kicky 1161 01:28:29,576 --> 01:28:31,978 out of playing mind games, 1162 01:28:32,450 --> 01:28:33,713 then fine, I'm flattered. 1163 01:28:33,713 --> 01:28:37,117 The fact is momentum is with me. I've never felt better. 1164 01:28:37,484 --> 01:28:39,953 I fully expect the next press conference we will have 1165 01:28:39,953 --> 01:28:41,588 will be with me as World Champion. 1166 01:28:46,192 --> 01:28:48,695 Intermittent heavy rain has been forecast 1167 01:28:48,695 --> 01:28:51,598 here at Fuji today, along with strong winds 1168 01:28:51,598 --> 01:28:53,166 and occasional fog 1169 01:28:53,166 --> 01:28:55,435 rolling in from the mountain. 1170 01:28:57,203 --> 01:28:59,706 And so with today's Japanese Grand Prix to come, 1171 01:28:59,706 --> 01:29:02,175 Lauda's lead a mere three points. 1172 01:29:02,175 --> 01:29:04,440 What a way to finish the season. 1173 01:29:04,440 --> 01:29:05,445 Hunt or Lauda? 1174 01:29:05,445 --> 01:29:09,150 The final chapter will unfold when we bring you extended coverage... 1175 01:29:09,150 --> 01:29:10,383 They've got to cancel the race. 1176 01:29:10,383 --> 01:29:11,751 It's lethal out there. 1177 01:29:11,751 --> 01:29:13,653 The race is going ahead. 1178 01:29:13,653 --> 01:29:16,156 Television rights have been sold all around the world. 1179 01:29:16,156 --> 01:29:17,524 The showdown between you and Niki 1180 01:29:17,524 --> 01:29:19,125 is all anyone wants to see. 1181 01:29:19,125 --> 01:29:22,228 With heavy rain continuing to fall here at Fuji, 1182 01:29:22,228 --> 01:29:24,497 a decision has finally been made. 1183 01:29:24,497 --> 01:29:28,334 The 1976 Japanese Grand Prix will go ahead. 1184 01:29:29,690 --> 01:29:31,638 All drivers to your cars, please. 1185 01:29:56,960 --> 01:29:58,310 Five minutes to go. 1186 01:30:40,407 --> 01:30:42,142 - All right? - All right. 1187 01:30:42,142 --> 01:30:44,544 - Hold still. - What the hell are you doing? 1188 01:30:44,544 --> 01:30:46,212 To let the condensation out. 1189 01:30:46,212 --> 01:30:49,820 - It'll also let the water in. - Not if you're leading. 1190 01:30:49,820 --> 01:30:52,318 Trust me, this race is all about the start. 1191 01:30:52,952 --> 01:30:55,588 - Need a hand here? - Yeah, hold it, Teddy. 1192 01:31:10,303 --> 01:31:12,405 Okay, start the bastard. 1193 01:31:14,641 --> 01:31:16,176 Good luck, kid. 1194 01:31:18,478 --> 01:31:20,800 Good luck, James! 1195 01:31:58,418 --> 01:32:00,387 30 seconds to go. 1196 01:32:20,306 --> 01:32:22,509 Electric tension here at Fuji. 1197 01:32:22,509 --> 01:32:24,978 80,000 bedraggled race fans 1198 01:32:24,978 --> 01:32:28,114 and the racing grudge match of the decade. 1199 01:32:28,114 --> 01:32:30,350 And there's Mario Andretti in pole position, 1200 01:32:30,350 --> 01:32:32,385 James Hunt alongside him. 1201 01:32:33,586 --> 01:32:35,722 On row two of the grid, 1202 01:32:35,722 --> 01:32:37,290 there is Niki Lauda, 1203 01:32:37,290 --> 01:32:40,126 and on row three of the grid, Joe Schecketer from South Africa 1204 01:32:40,126 --> 01:32:41,594 in the six-wheel Tyrrell. 1205 01:32:41,594 --> 01:32:44,597 Behind him, the rest of the 25-car field. 1206 01:33:01,614 --> 01:33:04,317 There's the flag and finally the Japanese Grand Prix 1207 01:33:04,317 --> 01:33:05,985 is underway! 1208 01:33:18,331 --> 01:33:20,934 In this conditions it must be almost impossible 1209 01:33:20,934 --> 01:33:23,636 to drive a 450-horsepower car! 1210 01:33:50,530 --> 01:33:52,699 And it's Andretti who has the lead, 1211 01:33:52,699 --> 01:33:54,134 but Hunt is attacking. 1212 01:33:54,134 --> 01:33:56,369 Hunt's going round the outside of Andretti! 1213 01:33:56,369 --> 01:33:58,204 Niki Lauda following him through! 1214 01:33:58,238 --> 01:34:01,207 Hunt leads into the first right-hander! 1215 01:34:43,883 --> 01:34:47,530 Hunt comes through to complete his first lap leading the field. 1216 01:34:47,530 --> 01:34:49,222 At least he has clear vision in front of him. 1217 01:34:49,222 --> 01:34:52,158 Niki Lauda behind him, eating his spray. 1218 01:35:11,277 --> 01:35:12,679 Lauda is slowing! 1219 01:35:12,679 --> 01:35:16,516 Niki Lauda is bringing the Ferrari no. 1 into the pit! 1220 01:35:17,217 --> 01:35:20,200 Some sort of problem, we can't imagine what, 1221 01:35:20,200 --> 01:35:21,988 so early in the race. 1222 01:35:26,693 --> 01:35:28,128 What's wrong with the car? 1223 01:35:28,728 --> 01:35:30,630 What's wrong with the car? 1224 01:35:31,264 --> 01:35:33,400 Niki! What's wrong with the car? 1225 01:35:33,400 --> 01:35:35,635 Nothing. Car's perfect. 1226 01:35:39,973 --> 01:35:41,474 What are you doing? 1227 01:35:41,508 --> 01:35:42,609 I'm stopping 1228 01:35:42,609 --> 01:35:44,644 His mechanics are asking what the problem is. 1229 01:35:44,678 --> 01:35:47,247 But wait! Niki Lauda's getting out of the car! 1230 01:35:47,247 --> 01:35:49,150 This is sensational! 1231 01:35:49,150 --> 01:35:51,184 The reigning World Champion, Niki Lauda, 1232 01:35:51,184 --> 01:35:52,952 is out of this race. 1233 01:35:52,952 --> 01:35:54,421 It's too dangerous. 1234 01:35:54,621 --> 01:35:56,322 Niki, you want me to say 1235 01:35:56,322 --> 01:35:58,892 there was a problem with the car, for the media? 1236 01:35:58,892 --> 01:35:59,859 No. 1237 01:36:00,994 --> 01:36:02,395 Tell them the truth. 1238 01:36:03,960 --> 01:36:04,964 Now, what is happening? 1239 01:36:04,998 --> 01:36:06,966 They're talking to the team manager. 1240 01:36:06,966 --> 01:36:09,402 Lauda explaining something. 1241 01:36:24,840 --> 01:36:27,253 With Lauda out, James Hunt knows he has to finish 1242 01:36:27,253 --> 01:36:31,291 this race in third place or higher to be World Champion. 1243 01:36:31,291 --> 01:36:34,260 But the job's not done yet for James Hunt. 1244 01:36:34,260 --> 01:36:36,620 In these dreadful conditions, 1245 01:36:36,620 --> 01:36:38,565 he still has to go the distance. 1246 01:36:39,899 --> 01:36:42,135 Fifteen laps to go here at Fuji. 1247 01:36:42,135 --> 01:36:44,170 James Hunt or Niki Lauda? 1248 01:36:44,170 --> 01:36:47,240 This extraordinary season is not over yet. 1249 01:36:47,240 --> 01:36:50,577 In this treacherous final round, can James Hunt hang on? 1250 01:36:51,311 --> 01:36:54,547 And the scoreboard tells a story. Lap 58. 1251 01:36:54,547 --> 01:36:56,316 Hunt in the lead. 1252 01:36:57,650 --> 01:37:00,220 Oh, God, his tyres, they're blistering. 1253 01:37:01,154 --> 01:37:05,910 Brambilla very close behind him, closing on him all the time. 1254 01:37:05,910 --> 01:37:08,395 And he's trying to drive inside James Hunt. 1255 01:37:08,428 --> 01:37:11,364 Hunt cuts across the orange March nose. 1256 01:37:11,398 --> 01:37:13,433 Hunt not having that at all. And he's spinning. 1257 01:37:13,433 --> 01:37:17,203 He missed Hunt but almost took James Hunt out of the race 1258 01:37:17,203 --> 01:37:19,239 and out of the world championship. 1259 01:37:19,239 --> 01:37:22,575 Now we find Mario Andretti closing on James Hunt. 1260 01:37:27,470 --> 01:37:29,215 Mario Andretti's going past Hunt! 1261 01:37:29,215 --> 01:37:32,318 Hunt is slowing. James Hunt seems to have a problem. 1262 01:37:37,590 --> 01:37:39,359 Despite this wet conditions, 1263 01:37:39,359 --> 01:37:41,828 these wet-weather tyres wear extremely fast. 1264 01:37:41,828 --> 01:37:43,997 Hunt's tyres, they're gone. 1265 01:37:43,997 --> 01:37:47,367 Hunt nursing his car back to the pit stop. 1266 01:37:49,369 --> 01:37:52,338 That back marker's going past Hunt. 1267 01:37:52,338 --> 01:37:54,708 LAP 70 4 LAPS TO GO 1268 01:38:03,516 --> 01:38:06,986 Look at that left front tyre, right front tyre, sorry. 1269 01:38:06,986 --> 01:38:10,256 No tread on it at all. And the other one is flat. 1270 01:38:10,256 --> 01:38:11,725 Let's go! Let's go! 1271 01:38:16,663 --> 01:38:19,332 Okay? When did you break your gear lever? 1272 01:38:19,332 --> 01:38:21,134 Nine or ten laps ago. 1273 01:38:21,134 --> 01:38:23,503 - Alistair, we need to lift it! - Come on! 1274 01:38:23,503 --> 01:38:25,238 - At the front! - Let's go! 1275 01:38:25,238 --> 01:38:28,341 Regazzoni's Ferrari and Jacques Lafitte in the Ligier 1276 01:38:28,341 --> 01:38:30,760 have gone ahead. 1277 01:38:30,760 --> 01:38:31,478 Come on, hurry! 1278 01:38:32,120 --> 01:38:35,148 You did it. You're going to be World Champion! 1279 01:38:35,648 --> 01:38:36,649 Not yet. 1280 01:38:36,649 --> 01:38:40,253 A few laps ago, James Hunt was looking like champion elect. 1281 01:38:40,253 --> 01:38:43,156 Now it looks as though it's all gone wrong for him. 1282 01:38:44,557 --> 01:38:45,992 - James. - Come on! 1283 01:38:45,992 --> 01:38:47,127 - Listen. - What? 1284 01:38:47,127 --> 01:38:49,496 Just go easy out there. 1285 01:38:49,496 --> 01:38:53,400 - What are you saying? - I'm saying look after yourself. 1286 01:38:53,400 --> 01:38:55,635 We want you back in one piece. 1287 01:38:55,635 --> 01:38:59,500 You're too far back. There's too many drivers in front of you. 1288 01:38:59,500 --> 01:39:02,375 - There's always next year. - So that's it? It's over? 1289 01:39:03,410 --> 01:39:04,377 Clear! 1290 01:39:04,978 --> 01:39:05,945 James! 1291 01:39:07,580 --> 01:39:09,549 - Clear! - **** it! 1292 01:39:13,953 --> 01:39:16,756 James Hunt rejoins the race in sixth position. 1293 01:39:16,756 --> 01:39:20,994 There are four laps to go. Surely no way back for the Brit. 1294 01:39:40,580 --> 01:39:42,282 Concentrate, Superstar. 1295 01:39:42,282 --> 01:39:44,284 Just brings it back under control! 1296 01:39:44,284 --> 01:39:47,253 Sliding the McLaren on the very edge there. 1297 01:39:49,155 --> 01:39:52,250 Hunt's M23 twitching this way and that under braking. 1298 01:39:52,250 --> 01:39:53,393 And he almost loses it right there. 1299 01:39:53,393 --> 01:39:54,994 Hunt on the tail of Jacques Lafitte 1300 01:39:54,994 --> 01:39:56,529 in the blue Ligier. 1301 01:40:04,170 --> 01:40:05,905 Don't do it, James. 1302 01:40:08,441 --> 01:40:10,210 He's inches away from the pit wall! 1303 01:40:10,210 --> 01:40:12,312 He's inches away from the Ligier! 1304 01:40:21,287 --> 01:40:23,490 James Hunt has made up another place, 1305 01:40:23,490 --> 01:40:26,626 but it's not enough and this race is running out. 1306 01:40:35,101 --> 01:40:38,380 And Watson has spun! Watson has spun! 1307 01:40:41,374 --> 01:40:44,411 Hunt manages to weave his way between the back marker 1308 01:40:44,411 --> 01:40:46,680 and the stationary Penske. 1309 01:40:46,680 --> 01:40:49,315 He's catching Regazzoni, but in these conditions, 1310 01:40:49,315 --> 01:40:52,919 it's one thing to catch up, quite another to overtake. 1311 01:40:56,890 --> 01:40:58,625 He's alongside Clay Regazzoni! This could be 1312 01:40:58,658 --> 01:41:00,593 the world championship! 1313 01:41:08,268 --> 01:41:09,969 He's got him! 1314 01:41:25,418 --> 01:41:27,287 Hunt crosses the line. 1315 01:41:27,287 --> 01:41:30,390 He needed to finish third to score enough points 1316 01:41:30,390 --> 01:41:31,991 to be World Champion, 1317 01:41:31,991 --> 01:41:34,327 and in the confusion here we're being told 1318 01:41:34,327 --> 01:41:36,620 that he may have finished 5th. 1319 01:41:36,620 --> 01:41:37,197 He finished fifth? 1320 01:41:38,431 --> 01:41:41,340 Our lap charts show Hunt in third place. 1321 01:41:41,340 --> 01:41:42,902 Well, if the scoreboard's right, 1322 01:41:42,902 --> 01:41:45,538 it means he's just missed out on the championship. 1323 01:41:45,538 --> 01:41:49,142 Crushing defeat for Hunt after such a heroic drive. 1324 01:41:53,146 --> 01:41:55,415 I can see the race stewards conferring, 1325 01:41:55,415 --> 01:41:57,684 examining the official lap charts. 1326 01:41:57,684 --> 01:42:00,887 We're just going to have to wait for their verdict here. 1327 01:42:17,570 --> 01:42:19,390 Let's get you out of here, buddy. 1328 01:42:19,390 --> 01:42:21,307 I'm sorry, Teddy. I thought I could make up the ground. 1329 01:42:21,307 --> 01:42:23,410 Sony? What are you talking about? You did it! 1330 01:42:23,410 --> 01:42:26,312 - Did what? - Jesus! You crazy bastard! 1331 01:42:26,312 --> 01:42:28,948 You came 3rd! You got the points! 1332 01:42:28,948 --> 01:42:30,583 You're champion of the world! 1333 01:42:30,583 --> 01:42:33,620 James Hunt is now officially confirmed 1334 01:42:33,620 --> 01:42:36,222 as finishing third here in Japan, 1335 01:42:36,222 --> 01:42:39,459 and that means he is champion of the world. 1336 01:42:41,194 --> 01:42:43,897 Our new World Champion, James Hunt, 1337 01:42:43,897 --> 01:42:46,399 by just one single point. 1338 01:42:52,238 --> 01:42:54,140 Did we really win? 1339 01:42:57,210 --> 01:42:59,346 World bloody Champion! 1340 01:43:08,154 --> 01:43:12,250 - What are you going to do now? - I shall be getting drunk. 1341 01:43:12,992 --> 01:43:15,462 It's wonderful, absolute dream. 1342 01:44:01,975 --> 01:44:05,612 And our special guest, Formula 1 champion, James Hunt. 1343 01:44:12,185 --> 01:44:14,187 JAMES HUNT AGAINST ALL ODDS 1344 01:44:16,523 --> 01:44:19,859 There's no better motor oil than Havoline. 1345 01:44:27,734 --> 01:44:31,370 - Yes, me too. Where we going? - Anywhere I want to go. 1346 01:44:31,370 --> 01:44:33,506 And I don't have to hijack it, either. 1347 01:44:33,506 --> 01:44:35,775 As long as I pay for it. 1348 01:44:35,775 --> 01:44:38,211 I'm starving. Let's get some food. 1349 01:44:44,284 --> 01:44:46,252 BOLOGNA, ITALY 1350 01:44:48,888 --> 01:44:50,857 - Where are you going? - You lot go ahead. 1351 01:44:50,857 --> 01:44:52,759 I won't be a minute. 1352 01:44:54,294 --> 01:44:55,261 Niki! 1353 01:44:58,264 --> 01:44:59,733 Good to see you! 1354 01:45:04,700 --> 01:45:06,390 I heard you were spending more and more time 1355 01:45:06,390 --> 01:45:08,274 - in one of these. - Do you fly? 1356 01:45:08,274 --> 01:45:09,275 No. 1357 01:45:09,275 --> 01:45:12,120 - I don't think they'd insure me. - You should try. 1358 01:45:12,120 --> 01:45:13,246 It's good for discipline. 1359 01:45:13,246 --> 01:45:14,814 You have to stay within the rules, 1360 01:45:14,814 --> 01:45:16,516 stick to regulation, suppress the ego. 1361 01:45:16,516 --> 01:45:18,451 It helps with the racing. 1362 01:45:18,451 --> 01:45:21,187 And there I was thinking you were about to wax lyrical 1363 01:45:21,187 --> 01:45:24,724 - about the romance of flight. - No, that's all bullshit. 1364 01:45:26,226 --> 01:45:28,940 So what brings you here? 1365 01:45:28,940 --> 01:45:29,863 A friend's wedding. 1366 01:45:29,863 --> 01:45:31,197 At least I think it was a wedding. 1367 01:45:31,197 --> 01:45:32,432 Might have been a birthday or something. 1368 01:45:32,432 --> 01:45:34,100 It's all a bit of a blur. 1369 01:45:34,100 --> 01:45:36,970 - Have you been at Fiorano? - Pre-season testing. 1370 01:45:37,300 --> 01:45:38,972 - You're relentless. - Thank you. 1371 01:45:38,972 --> 01:45:40,907 I'm not sure that was meant as a compliment. 1372 01:45:40,907 --> 01:45:43,777 When do you start testing? Next week? 1373 01:45:43,777 --> 01:45:45,478 No. What, are you nuts? 1374 01:45:45,478 --> 01:45:47,800 I didn't just win the biggest thing of my life 1375 01:45:47,113 --> 01:45:49,416 so I could get right back to work. 1376 01:45:49,816 --> 01:45:52,520 Why? You have to. 1377 01:45:52,519 --> 01:45:54,421 To prove to all the people 1378 01:45:54,454 --> 01:45:56,289 who will always say you just won it because... 1379 01:45:56,289 --> 01:45:59,726 Because of what? Because of your accident? 1380 01:46:00,860 --> 01:46:03,797 Niki, is that other people or is that you? 1381 01:46:03,797 --> 01:46:05,198 I won, okay? 1382 01:46:05,198 --> 01:46:07,000 On the all-important day when it came down to it, 1383 01:46:07,000 --> 01:46:09,936 we raced on equal terms, equally good cars. 1384 01:46:09,936 --> 01:46:12,172 And I put my life on the line and I saw it through. 1385 01:46:12,172 --> 01:46:14,207 - And you call that winning? - Yes. 1386 01:46:14,207 --> 01:46:16,810 The risks were totally unacceptable. 1387 01:46:16,843 --> 01:46:18,511 You were prepared to die. 1388 01:46:18,511 --> 01:46:21,470 - To me, that's losing. - Yes, I was. I admit it. 1389 01:46:21,470 --> 01:46:23,850 I was prepared to die to beat you that day. 1390 01:46:23,883 --> 01:46:25,885 And that's the effect you have on me. 1391 01:46:25,885 --> 01:46:28,922 You'd pushed me that far. And it felt great! 1392 01:46:29,456 --> 01:46:32,920 I mean, hell, isn't that what we're in this for? 1393 01:46:32,920 --> 01:46:34,861 To stare death in the face and to cheat it? 1394 01:46:35,795 --> 01:46:37,897 Come on, there's nobility in that. 1395 01:46:37,897 --> 01:46:39,799 It's like being knights. 1396 01:46:40,100 --> 01:46:42,502 You English, you're such ***holes. 1397 01:46:42,502 --> 01:46:44,771 You know my position. 1398 01:46:44,771 --> 01:46:46,500 20% risk. 1399 01:46:46,500 --> 01:46:48,775 No, Niki, don't bring the percentages into this. 1400 01:46:48,775 --> 01:46:50,210 Don't be a pro. 1401 01:46:50,243 --> 01:46:52,979 The minute you do that, you kill what's good about this. 1402 01:46:52,979 --> 01:46:54,714 You kill the sport. 1403 01:46:57,784 --> 01:46:58,752 James! 1404 01:46:59,753 --> 01:47:00,720 James! 1405 01:47:04,424 --> 01:47:05,925 I've got to go. 1406 01:47:07,427 --> 01:47:09,462 Careful in this thing. 1407 01:47:10,463 --> 01:47:11,498 James. 1408 01:47:17,137 --> 01:47:20,707 In hospital, the toughest part of my treatment was the vacuum. 1409 01:47:21,207 --> 01:47:23,276 Pumping the shit out of my lungs. 1410 01:47:23,276 --> 01:47:24,778 It was hell. 1411 01:47:25,245 --> 01:47:27,847 And while doing it, I was watching television. 1412 01:47:27,847 --> 01:47:30,750 - You winning all my points. - Your points? 1413 01:47:30,784 --> 01:47:33,787 "That bastard, Hunt," I'd say. "I hate that guy." 1414 01:47:33,787 --> 01:47:35,555 And one day, the doctor came and said, 1415 01:47:35,555 --> 01:47:38,191 "Mr. Lauda, may I offer a piece of advice?" 1416 01:47:38,191 --> 01:47:40,427 "Stop thinking of it as a curse to have been given 1417 01:47:40,427 --> 01:47:42,280 an enemy in life." 1418 01:47:42,280 --> 01:47:44,300 "It can be blessing too." 1419 01:47:44,300 --> 01:47:45,598 "A wise man gets more from his enemies 1420 01:47:45,598 --> 01:47:47,500 than a fool from his friends." 1421 01:47:47,500 --> 01:47:50,270 And you know what? He was right. 1422 01:47:52,172 --> 01:47:53,506 Look at us. 1423 01:47:53,506 --> 01:47:56,209 We were both a pair of kids when we met. 1424 01:47:56,209 --> 01:47:58,478 Hot-headed jerks in Formula 3. 1425 01:47:58,478 --> 01:48:01,548 Disowned by our families. Headed nowhere. 1426 01:48:02,248 --> 01:48:05,118 And now we're both champions of the world. 1427 01:48:05,118 --> 01:48:06,786 It was not bad. 1428 01:48:07,187 --> 01:48:09,222 No, it's not bad. 1429 01:48:09,222 --> 01:48:11,391 So don't let me down now. 1430 01:48:11,391 --> 01:48:13,293 I need you busting my balls. 1431 01:48:13,293 --> 01:48:16,262 - Get back to work. - I will, Niki, I will. 1432 01:48:16,830 --> 01:48:19,199 But I intend to enjoy myself first. 1433 01:48:19,199 --> 01:48:21,768 Some of life needs to be for pleasure. 1434 01:48:21,768 --> 01:48:24,971 What's the point of having a million cups, medals and planes 1435 01:48:24,971 --> 01:48:27,440 if you don't have any fun? 1436 01:48:27,907 --> 01:48:30,143 How is that winning? 1437 01:48:31,111 --> 01:48:33,980 - James! - We're gonna leave without you! 1438 01:48:33,980 --> 01:48:34,948 James! 1439 01:48:39,119 --> 01:48:41,254 I'll see you on race day, champ. 1440 01:48:42,322 --> 01:48:43,456 You will... 1441 01:48:43,923 --> 01:48:44,891 champ. 1442 01:48:47,930 --> 01:48:49,295 You look good, Niki. 1443 01:48:49,295 --> 01:48:53,133 The only guy to have burnt his face and it be an improvement. 1444 01:48:59,720 --> 01:49:01,741 Of course he didn't listen to me. 1445 01:49:02,420 --> 01:49:05,278 For James, one world title was enough. 1446 01:49:05,278 --> 01:49:08,248 He had proved what he needed to prove, 1447 01:49:08,548 --> 01:49:12,850 to himself and anyone who doubted him. 1448 01:49:13,190 --> 01:49:15,889 And two years later he retired. 1449 01:49:15,889 --> 01:49:19,920 When I saw him next in London seven years later, 1450 01:49:19,426 --> 01:49:21,528 me as champion again, 1451 01:49:21,528 --> 01:49:23,263 him as broadcaster, 1452 01:49:23,263 --> 01:49:27,167 he was barefoot on a bicycle, with a flat tyre. 1453 01:49:27,767 --> 01:49:30,904 Still living each day like his last. 1454 01:49:32,720 --> 01:49:35,909 When I heard he'd died aged 45, of a heart attack, 1455 01:49:36,209 --> 01:49:38,178 I wasn't surprised. 1456 01:49:38,778 --> 01:49:40,780 I was just sad. 1457 01:49:41,281 --> 01:49:44,284 People always think of us as rivals, 1458 01:49:44,818 --> 01:49:48,210 but he was among the very few I liked 1459 01:49:48,855 --> 01:49:51,758 and even fewer that I respected. 1460 01:49:54,928 --> 01:49:57,997 He remains the only person I envied.