Thursday 3 November 2016 08:40, UK
Find out more about James Hunt the racer and the man as F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton speaks about his new book to mark the 40th anniversary of the Briton becoming world champion.
Having had first-hand experience of working with and interviewing Hunt, Hamilton's latest book, in conjunction with McLaren, takes readers to the heart of what made one of F1's most iconic drivers tick.
Just how big of a star was he? What was his relationship like with 1976 title rival Niki Lauda? Did his famous playboy lifestyle restrict him from achieving even more in F1?
Watch above as Hamilton talks to Sky F1's Natalie Pinkham about Hunt, F1's maverick champion
