1 00:00:38,748 --> 00:00:42,460 ...the drivers prepare for the track is still dangerously wet, 2 00:00:42,543 --> 00:00:46,839 but following a drivers' meeting, a decision has finally been taken... 3 00:01:03,564 --> 00:01:07,735 25 drivers start every season in Formula One, 4 00:01:07,818 --> 00:01:11,322 and each year two of us die. 5 00:01:11,447 --> 00:01:13,991 What kind of person does a job like this? 6 00:01:15,159 --> 00:01:17,119 Not normal men, for sure. 7 00:01:17,203 --> 00:01:21,499 Rebels, lunatics, dreamers. 8 00:01:22,166 --> 00:01:24,627 People who are desperate to make a mark 9 00:01:24,710 --> 00:01:27,630 and are prepared to die trying. 10 00:01:28,923 --> 00:01:33,511 My name is Niki Lauda, and racing people know me for two things. 11 00:01:34,011 --> 00:01:37,473 The first is my rivalry with him. 12 00:01:38,474 --> 00:01:39,684 Mass is going on slicks. 13 00:01:40,059 --> 00:01:41,519 You want to change? 14 00:01:45,356 --> 00:01:48,859 - What about Hunt? Has he changed? - No, he's going on wets. 15 00:01:48,943 --> 00:01:51,862 I don't know why it became such a big thing. 16 00:01:52,279 --> 00:01:56,117 We were just drivers busting each other's ****. 17 00:01:56,742 --> 00:02:01,288 To me this is perfectly normal, but other people saw it differently, 18 00:02:01,372 --> 00:02:05,418 that whatever it was between us went deeper. 19 00:02:05,793 --> 00:02:08,629 Then we go on wets too. 20 00:02:20,599 --> 00:02:26,564 The other thing I'm remembered for is what happened on 1st Auoust 1976. 21 00:02:26,647 --> 00:02:29,734 When I was chasing him like an ****. 22 00:02:57,678 --> 00:03:00,556 Yeah, that's the one. On the second shelf. Thank you. 23 00:03:00,639 --> 00:03:01,974 Trauma trolley, please. 24 00:03:02,057 --> 00:03:04,560 I think the racetrack telephoned ahead that I was coming. 25 00:03:04,643 --> 00:03:06,645 Hunt. James Hunt. 26 00:03:11,358 --> 00:03:14,195 What's the matter? No one ever seen a spot of blood before? 27 00:03:14,278 --> 00:03:17,656 - Are you all right? - Absolutely fine. 28 00:03:20,367 --> 00:03:22,411 We all thought you'd been in an accident. 29 00:03:22,495 --> 00:03:24,705 I have. If you call a friendly disagreement 30 00:03:24,789 --> 00:03:26,832 with another driver an accident. 31 00:03:33,088 --> 00:03:36,258 - What did you disagree about? - It's none of your business. 32 00:03:38,010 --> 00:03:40,638 - Sorry. - His wife. 33 00:03:43,015 --> 00:03:45,309 That's going to need a couple of stitches. It's a nasty cut. 34 00:03:45,392 --> 00:03:48,938 It was a nasty blow. Done with a bloody crowbar. 35 00:03:49,480 --> 00:03:52,900 - Why? What did you do? - Nothing. 36 00:03:52,983 --> 00:03:55,486 Only what she asked me to do. 37 00:03:57,446 --> 00:03:59,406 Which was... 38 00:03:59,490 --> 00:04:02,034 I'd be happy to show you if you like. 39 00:04:06,288 --> 00:04:07,665 Sorry. 40 00:04:07,748 --> 00:04:11,377 I have a theory why women like racing drivers. 41 00:04:11,794 --> 00:04:14,296 It's not because they respect what we do, 42 00:04:14,380 --> 00:04:17,091 driving round and round in circles. 43 00:04:17,174 --> 00:04:20,886 Mostly they think that's pathetic and they're probably right. 44 00:04:20,970 --> 00:04:23,722 It's our closeness to death. 45 00:04:24,098 --> 00:04:27,601 You see, the closer you are to death, the more alive you feel. 46 00:04:27,685 --> 00:04:31,438 The more alive you are. And they can see that in you. 47 00:04:31,522 --> 00:04:33,190 They feel that in you. 48 00:04:33,774 --> 00:04:36,110 My name is James Hunt. 49 00:04:36,193 --> 00:04:40,239 My father is a stockbroker, my sister is a barrister 50 00:04:40,322 --> 00:04:42,950 and my brother is an accountant. 51 00:04:43,033 --> 00:04:46,787 And I, well, I do this. 52 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:51,667 It's a wonderful way to live. It's the only way to drive. 53 00:04:51,750 --> 00:04:55,045 As if each day is your last. 54 00:05:04,471 --> 00:05:06,765 I've never been to a Grand Prix before. 55 00:05:06,849 --> 00:05:08,767 You still haven't. 56 00:05:08,893 --> 00:05:11,228 - This is Formula Three. - What's that? 57 00:05:13,272 --> 00:05:18,193 That's a lower division where idiots like me mess about in the hope 58 00:05:18,277 --> 00:05:20,487 of being talent-spotted to race in Formula One. 59 00:05:20,571 --> 00:05:22,698 - You look disappointed. - No. 60 00:05:22,781 --> 00:05:25,868 You only slept with me because you thought I was famous. 61 00:05:25,951 --> 00:05:26,994 That's not true! 62 00:05:28,078 --> 00:05:30,080 Don't worry. I will be one day. 63 00:05:30,164 --> 00:05:31,832 Morning, everyone. 64 00:05:31,916 --> 00:05:34,043 - This is Nursie. - Gemma. 65 00:05:34,126 --> 00:05:36,921 Nursie, this is Bubbles Horsely, team manager. 66 00:05:37,004 --> 00:05:39,256 - How do you do? - Bubbles? 67 00:05:39,340 --> 00:05:40,132 Yeah. 68 00:05:40,215 --> 00:05:43,802 - Doc Postlethwaite, our designer. - How do you do? 69 00:05:43,886 --> 00:05:47,306 And Alexander, Lord Hesketh, the team's owner. 70 00:05:48,766 --> 00:05:51,977 - How do you do? - Fine, thanks. 71 00:05:52,770 --> 00:05:53,979 Well done, Superstar. 72 00:05:54,313 --> 00:05:56,732 - That's the car? - Yep, that's her. 73 00:05:56,815 --> 00:06:01,737 Lotus 59. 1000cc. Cosworth MAE engine. 74 00:06:01,820 --> 00:06:04,406 She's no beauty, but goes like the clappers. 75 00:06:10,871 --> 00:06:12,831 Nothing to be worried about. Does it before every race. 76 00:06:12,915 --> 00:06:15,793 Good sign, actually. Means he's stoked. 77 00:06:30,808 --> 00:06:34,228 ...drivers please bring them to the scrutineering bay now. 78 00:06:34,311 --> 00:06:37,898 - All right, Superstar? - Never better, patron. 79 00:06:37,982 --> 00:06:40,693 - Have a gargle with this. - Thank you. 80 00:06:42,403 --> 00:06:44,613 Quick toke of this. 81 00:06:58,711 --> 00:07:01,380 - Who's that? - He's new. 82 00:07:02,006 --> 00:07:04,717 - Some German. - Austrian. 83 00:07:04,967 --> 00:07:07,886 He's been here since 5 a.m., walking the track. 84 00:07:07,970 --> 00:07:10,431 You might actually have to concentrate today, James. 85 00:07:10,514 --> 00:07:12,057 You'll need these. 86 00:07:12,808 --> 00:07:14,476 Ok, start her up. 87 00:07:16,103 --> 00:07:19,690 What music! They could never have imagined it, 88 00:07:19,773 --> 00:07:22,026 those pioneers who invented the automobile, 89 00:07:22,109 --> 00:07:26,447 that it would possess us like this, in our imaginations, our dreams. 90 00:07:26,864 --> 00:07:33,954 Nursie, men love women, but even more than that, men love cars. 91 00:07:42,504 --> 00:07:45,591 It's James! Go on, James! 92 00:07:46,008 --> 00:07:47,468 Go, James! 93 00:07:54,808 --> 00:07:58,479 Hunt's still in the lead, but Niki Lauda is right on his tail. 94 00:08:06,904 --> 00:08:09,656 Hunt and Lauda are proving to be in a class of their own. 95 00:08:09,740 --> 00:08:11,825 They're leaving the pack far behind. 96 00:08:11,909 --> 00:08:14,119 Herr Red Devil's on his tail. 97 00:08:19,583 --> 00:08:22,544 Lauda takes a look down the inside... 98 00:08:23,253 --> 00:08:25,255 and he's sold him a dummy! 99 00:08:28,467 --> 00:08:31,178 Lauda is through! He's in the lead! 100 00:08:31,261 --> 00:08:34,890 Hunt will be determined to make up for that mistake. 101 00:08:40,354 --> 00:08:44,024 Hunt's in Lauda's slipstream. Lauda's not leaving any gap. 102 00:08:49,655 --> 00:08:53,492 The Lotus goes for the inside. It's an aggressive move from Hunt. 103 00:08:57,454 --> 00:08:59,164 There's contact! 104 00:09:05,921 --> 00:09:09,007 The leaders have spun out! Lauda's facing the wrong way! 105 00:09:09,758 --> 00:09:11,969 The back marker's gone through. 106 00:09:12,636 --> 00:09:16,723 You can see why Hunt's fellow drivers call him 'Hunt the Shunt.' 107 00:09:19,143 --> 00:09:20,477 ****! 108 00:09:20,561 --> 00:09:22,229 - Go on, James! - The Kraut's out of it. 109 00:09:22,312 --> 00:09:24,439 Lauda is clearly furious. 110 00:09:24,523 --> 00:09:28,068 There's every reason to expect sharp words in the pit. 111 00:09:28,152 --> 00:09:29,945 It's going to be victory for Hunt. 112 00:09:30,028 --> 00:09:32,990 It's going to be an ignominious defeat for Niki Lauda. 113 00:09:38,370 --> 00:09:40,581 So James Hunt scores his third major 114 00:09:40,664 --> 00:09:43,458 Formula Three win of the season here at Crystal Palace, 115 00:09:43,542 --> 00:09:46,253 after a desperate battle with Niki Lauda. 116 00:09:46,336 --> 00:09:49,631 Lauda was unable to restart after Hunt's aggressive move 117 00:09:49,715 --> 00:09:52,759 caused them both to spin out in the last lap of the race. 118 00:09:52,843 --> 00:09:55,929 Hard luck. Better luck next time. 119 00:09:56,013 --> 00:09:57,681 Hey, ****. 120 00:09:58,348 --> 00:10:00,517 That was my line. I had that corner. 121 00:10:00,601 --> 00:10:04,354 You mean the one that you spun out of and finished facing the other way? 122 00:10:04,438 --> 00:10:06,315 I think that corner had you. 123 00:10:06,398 --> 00:10:07,858 That move was total suicide. 124 00:10:07,941 --> 00:10:09,484 What if I hadn't braked? We'd have crashed. 125 00:10:09,568 --> 00:10:14,281 But we didn't, did we? Thanks to your impeccable survival instincts. 126 00:10:15,949 --> 00:10:18,827 **** you. What's your name? 127 00:10:19,578 --> 00:10:22,331 James Simon Wallis Hunt. 128 00:10:22,414 --> 00:10:24,625 Remember it, my little Jerry friend. 129 00:10:24,708 --> 00:10:26,460 Jawohl. Remember ze name. 130 00:10:26,543 --> 00:10:29,880 It's very simple. Hunt. It rhymes with cunt. 131 00:10:30,297 --> 00:10:32,424 A word that happens to describe you perfectly. 132 00:10:33,967 --> 00:10:35,636 - Who was that? - I've no idea. 133 00:10:35,719 --> 00:10:38,055 He looks like a rat, doesn't he? 134 00:10:39,765 --> 00:10:41,225 In my home town, Vienna, 135 00:10:41,308 --> 00:10:44,311 my family is famous for one thing business. 136 00:10:44,978 --> 00:10:49,358 My grandfather was a businessman, my father too. 137 00:10:49,775 --> 00:10:52,945 So when they heard I wanted to race cars for a living, 138 00:10:53,028 --> 00:10:54,780 they had a few things to say. 139 00:10:55,155 --> 00:10:56,823 Never! 140 00:10:57,324 --> 00:10:59,868 Racing is for playboys and dilettantes. 141 00:11:00,077 --> 00:11:02,621 Frivolous amateurs with nothing in their heads. 142 00:11:03,247 --> 00:11:04,998 The name Lauda... 143 00:11:05,415 --> 00:11:08,085 belongs with politicians and economists, 144 00:11:08,585 --> 00:11:09,920 on the front pages. 145 00:11:10,504 --> 00:11:12,547 What if this is all I can do? 146 00:11:12,839 --> 00:11:15,592 Then you need my money more than ever, 147 00:11:16,093 --> 00:11:18,887 so do as I say and follow me into the family business. 148 00:11:25,018 --> 00:11:26,812 Keep your money. 149 00:11:27,187 --> 00:11:29,106 Don't invest in me. 150 00:11:29,481 --> 00:11:31,733 But when I'm world champion 151 00:11:32,150 --> 00:11:34,778 and my name is on the front pages too... 152 00:11:35,153 --> 00:11:36,822 you will regret it. 153 00:11:41,994 --> 00:11:44,329 So if my family wasn't going to help me, 154 00:11:44,413 --> 00:11:47,916 I decided to risk everything and take out a loan myself. 155 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:50,752 I found a Formula One team with an ok car 156 00:11:50,836 --> 00:11:55,215 and an owner who had run out of money and was willing to accept my terms. 157 00:11:55,549 --> 00:11:57,551 And so, ladies and gentlemen, 158 00:11:57,634 --> 00:12:02,472 I'm delighted to say that the winner of the Guild of Motoring 159 00:12:02,556 --> 00:12:05,434 Writers Award Driver of the Year is James Hunt. 160 00:12:11,064 --> 00:12:13,317 - Well done, James. - Superstar! 161 00:12:17,904 --> 00:12:19,948 - Well done. - Thank you. 162 00:12:21,658 --> 00:12:24,828 My parents always wanted me to be a doctor 163 00:12:24,911 --> 00:12:26,204 or a stockbroker or something. 164 00:12:26,288 --> 00:12:28,290 They gave me the first-class education, 165 00:12:28,373 --> 00:12:31,960 but, well, that all went terribly wrong and I ended up with you lot. 166 00:12:35,213 --> 00:12:37,257 Thank you. I need it more than you do. 167 00:12:39,009 --> 00:12:42,554 I mean, I have a hot head, an inability to tolerate discipline. 168 00:12:42,637 --> 00:12:44,848 - Yes! - Very true. 169 00:12:44,931 --> 00:12:47,351 I fall out with people left and right. 170 00:12:47,434 --> 00:12:48,727 The only creatures I've ever really loved 171 00:12:48,810 --> 00:12:51,605 or treated honourably are budgerigars. 172 00:12:53,774 --> 00:12:57,652 So in any normal area of life, I'd be, or I am, a total liability. 173 00:12:57,736 --> 00:13:00,197 The only thing I've got going for me is I'm quick in a car. 174 00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:02,783 So thank you for this and for acknowledging that. 175 00:13:02,866 --> 00:13:04,701 I'm going to give it to my father 176 00:13:04,785 --> 00:13:05,869 and tell him to put it on the mantelpiece 177 00:13:05,952 --> 00:13:09,498 and imagine it's a first-class degree in medicine. 178 00:13:23,511 --> 00:13:25,388 Well done, Superstar. 179 00:13:25,471 --> 00:13:28,099 Another season like that, I'll move you up to the big time. 180 00:13:28,182 --> 00:13:29,559 Come on, you don't think I'm ready now? 181 00:13:29,642 --> 00:13:33,104 You are. I'm not. I've got to find you a car first. 182 00:13:33,187 --> 00:13:35,731 Well, go on, then. Chop chop. 183 00:13:35,815 --> 00:13:38,359 Don't wait too long. You don't want him to do what Lauda just did. 184 00:13:38,443 --> 00:13:41,529 - Why? What did he do? - Got himself a drive, with BRM. 185 00:13:41,612 --> 00:13:43,448 - How the hell did he do that? - He's a nobody. 186 00:13:43,531 --> 00:13:44,782 He's never won a bloody thing. 187 00:13:44,866 --> 00:13:47,285 Apparently took out a loan and bought his way 188 00:13:47,368 --> 00:13:48,578 in with two million Austrian shillings. 189 00:13:48,661 --> 00:13:50,037 Jesus“. 190 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:06,095 No. Stop. Wait I have to go, I'll call you back. 191 00:14:09,474 --> 00:14:12,643 Niki Lauda. Here for pre-season testing. BRM? 192 00:14:13,978 --> 00:14:16,772 Sign the release form. I'll let them know you're here. 193 00:14:28,784 --> 00:14:31,704 - Mr Stanley. - Good morning. 194 00:14:33,372 --> 00:14:35,958 Let me introduce you to our number one driver. 195 00:14:36,042 --> 00:14:37,752 Clay Regazzoni. 196 00:14:39,504 --> 00:14:41,756 - How are you? - Good. 197 00:14:41,839 --> 00:14:42,798 Pleasure. 198 00:14:42,882 --> 00:14:45,593 And these are your mechanics. 199 00:14:45,676 --> 00:14:49,639 They're reporting exclusively to you, as per contract. 200 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:51,766 Pleasure. Do you wanna see the car? 201 00:14:51,849 --> 00:14:52,850 Sure. 202 00:14:55,269 --> 00:14:57,063 Hello. 203 00:15:01,692 --> 00:15:04,820 There she is. P160. 204 00:15:04,904 --> 00:15:07,532 - Same as Regazzoni's? - Identical in every detail. 205 00:15:08,741 --> 00:15:11,702 - How much does she weigh? - 600 kilos. 206 00:15:11,869 --> 00:15:14,038 But that's crazy. Why so heavy? 207 00:15:14,121 --> 00:15:17,750 It's a V12 engine. That lump weighs 190K on its own. 208 00:15:18,793 --> 00:15:20,836 OK. 209 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:23,172 What horsepower are you getting? 490? 210 00:15:23,256 --> 00:15:25,841 - No, no, 450. - It's not enough. 211 00:15:26,217 --> 00:15:29,011 It needs to be 500. The engine needs to be 20 kilo lighter. 212 00:15:29,095 --> 00:15:30,638 - We already tried. - Tried what? 213 00:15:30,721 --> 00:15:33,099 Everything. We replaced the entire exhaust system. 214 00:15:33,182 --> 00:15:35,893 - Barely made a difference. - Are you using magnesium parts? 215 00:15:49,907 --> 00:15:53,703 Now the engine block. Any mounting or fixing plates, strip it out also. 216 00:15:53,786 --> 00:15:57,039 When you've done that, we have to look at the aerodynamics, 217 00:15:57,123 --> 00:15:58,958 front and rear wing. 218 00:16:16,225 --> 00:16:18,561 Ok, thank you. Good night. 219 00:16:38,914 --> 00:16:40,750 What was Regazzoni's time? 220 00:16:41,792 --> 00:16:43,210 153. 221 00:16:43,294 --> 00:16:46,339 Ok, now put him in my car and he'll go round two seconds faster. 222 00:16:46,422 --> 00:16:49,717 - Well, that's impossible. - No chance. 223 00:16:52,511 --> 00:16:54,805 We have been working on it all night. 224 00:16:54,889 --> 00:16:56,974 Put Regazzoni in the car. See what happens. 225 00:16:57,058 --> 00:16:58,851 I don't understand. Why am I supposed to do this? 226 00:16:58,934 --> 00:17:02,188 I don't know, Clay. He just wants you to take it for a spin. 227 00:17:03,856 --> 00:17:05,691 Gloves, please. 228 00:17:50,444 --> 00:17:53,364 - I'd say we push it a bit further. - All right. 229 00:17:53,447 --> 00:17:55,533 What did you do to the car? 230 00:17:55,616 --> 00:17:59,078 That's information I will share with you under certain conditions only. 231 00:17:59,161 --> 00:18:00,913 Go on. 232 00:18:02,123 --> 00:18:03,541 A guaranteed place in the team. 233 00:18:03,624 --> 00:18:07,503 And a paid contract on equal terms with Regazzoni for two years. 234 00:18:07,586 --> 00:18:12,925 Are you crazy? Clay's a senior figure in Formula One. You're just a rookie. 235 00:18:13,008 --> 00:18:16,011 The only reason we took you on is because you're paying us. 236 00:18:16,095 --> 00:18:18,347 Well, as of now if you want me to stay, 237 00:18:18,431 --> 00:18:20,975 we rip up the contract, I don't pay you a cent. 238 00:18:21,058 --> 00:18:24,603 - That's outrageous! - Was he quicker in my car? 239 00:18:25,521 --> 00:18:29,859 He was, wasn't he? Did he go two seconds faster? 240 00:18:33,988 --> 00:18:35,406 2.3. 241 00:18:38,284 --> 00:18:40,870 So, have a think, 242 00:18:40,953 --> 00:18:43,330 work out your priorities and get back to me. 243 00:18:58,220 --> 00:18:59,513 Hey, Niki. 244 00:19:02,349 --> 00:19:04,935 I know what you're going to say, that it's none of my business. 245 00:19:05,019 --> 00:19:06,854 What? 246 00:19:07,521 --> 00:19:10,775 If it's the track manager you're taking on your date tonight. 247 00:19:11,776 --> 00:19:13,360 It's none of your business. 248 00:19:13,444 --> 00:19:17,615 Ok, but if you want my advice, I'd let this one go. 249 00:19:18,616 --> 00:19:22,119 I'm not questioning your taste. She is a great girl, but... 250 00:19:23,954 --> 00:19:28,125 Agnes's last boyfriend was a British Formula Two driver 251 00:19:28,209 --> 00:19:30,920 who has a reputation for two things. 252 00:19:31,003 --> 00:19:34,131 For being a little crazy on the track 253 00:19:34,215 --> 00:19:38,010 and for going all night and all day and all night again in bed. 254 00:19:38,093 --> 00:19:40,930 He's a good driver but an immortal **** apparently. 255 00:19:41,013 --> 00:19:44,642 I don't know about you, but that's not an act I'd like to follow. 256 00:19:47,102 --> 00:19:49,104 But if that doesn't bother you... 257 00:19:51,065 --> 00:19:53,943 What's his name, the driver? 258 00:19:54,652 --> 00:19:56,320 Hunt. James Hunt. 259 00:19:59,990 --> 00:20:04,203 You see, you share information and I share information. 260 00:20:04,912 --> 00:20:07,081 That's what teammates are for. 261 00:20:17,591 --> 00:20:21,220 - Where the hell are we going? - I can promise it'll be worth it. 262 00:20:21,303 --> 00:20:26,433 Just keep them closed. Wait for it. 263 00:20:30,354 --> 00:20:32,898 There. What do you say? 264 00:20:33,399 --> 00:20:36,610 - She's Formula One. - Yes, she is, Superstar. 265 00:20:36,694 --> 00:20:39,864 Your brother and I got together with the bean counters. 266 00:20:39,947 --> 00:20:42,867 And since the economics of F1 are not so significantly different 267 00:20:42,950 --> 00:20:44,994 to the economics of Formula Two, 268 00:20:45,077 --> 00:20:47,997 well, we thought if we were going to be losing money, 269 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:50,916 we might as well be doing it on the big roulette table in Formula One. 270 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:54,545 You fat, little, inbred beauty. Come here. 271 00:20:58,924 --> 00:21:02,094 Actually, credit where it's due, we got the idea from Niki. 272 00:21:02,177 --> 00:21:03,596 - Who? - Lauda. 273 00:21:03,679 --> 00:21:06,682 Bought his way in rather than mess about in the lower divisions. 274 00:21:06,765 --> 00:21:08,350 I thought, bloody hell, he's right. 275 00:21:08,434 --> 00:21:12,146 No sponsorship, Superstar. I hope you approve. 276 00:21:12,229 --> 00:21:16,275 No vulgar logos for cigarettes or condoms. 277 00:21:16,817 --> 00:21:18,652 Just plain white with the flags. 278 00:21:18,736 --> 00:21:25,451 And racing overalls which read "Sex. Breakfast of champions" 279 00:21:28,287 --> 00:21:31,957 - So when do we start? - Soon as you're ready. 280 00:21:32,041 --> 00:21:36,170 Ready? I've been waiting for this my whole life. 281 00:21:47,806 --> 00:21:49,516 When the season started, people wondered 282 00:21:49,600 --> 00:21:52,853 whether Lord Hesketh and his team of upper-class enthusiasts 283 00:21:52,937 --> 00:21:56,774 were bringing glamour to the racing community or just comedy. 284 00:21:57,358 --> 00:22:00,277 Certainly it was the first time anyone had seen a butler 285 00:22:00,361 --> 00:22:03,447 serving oysters and caviar in the pits. 286 00:22:03,530 --> 00:22:05,950 But they have made quite an impact. 287 00:22:06,033 --> 00:22:08,827 Sixth in France, fourth in Britain and third in Holland. 288 00:22:08,911 --> 00:22:12,623 All drivers on the track, caution flags are out. 289 00:22:12,706 --> 00:22:14,500 A severe crash at the Esses. 290 00:22:17,002 --> 00:22:19,546 And reports are reaching me that there has been 291 00:22:19,630 --> 00:22:21,590 a serious accident in qualifying. 292 00:22:21,674 --> 00:22:23,884 The identity of the driver we don't currently have at the moment, 293 00:22:23,968 --> 00:22:27,012 but as you can tell from all the activity going on behind me 294 00:22:27,096 --> 00:22:30,766 towards the track, it is clearly a grave incident indeed. 295 00:22:30,849 --> 00:22:32,810 We will, of course, have more information for you 296 00:22:32,893 --> 00:22:34,645 as and when we get it, but it is the sight and sound 297 00:22:34,728 --> 00:22:36,981 of Formula One nobody likes to see. 298 00:22:41,110 --> 00:22:42,528 - Get your hands off me. - Hey, come on. 299 00:22:52,913 --> 00:22:56,041 Drivers of top stature we've lost just in the past four seasons 300 00:22:56,125 --> 00:23:00,337 have included Piers Courage, Jochen Rindt, 301 00:23:01,046 --> 00:23:04,425 Jo Siffert, Roger Williamson 302 00:23:04,508 --> 00:23:09,054 and today, at Watkins Glen, Formula One has claimed another driver. 303 00:23:09,763 --> 00:23:13,726 The Tyrrell team have withdrawn from the race. 304 00:23:14,560 --> 00:23:17,229 - Terrible. - They should cancel the race. 305 00:23:17,312 --> 00:23:18,605 Why? 306 00:23:19,523 --> 00:23:23,402 He made a mistake, went into the corner too fast. It's his fault. 307 00:23:23,485 --> 00:23:25,237 - Is that right? - It's obvious. 308 00:23:25,320 --> 00:23:27,364 Look at the tyre marks. 309 00:23:27,448 --> 00:23:30,743 So says the nobody who had to pay for his own drive. 310 00:23:31,243 --> 00:23:32,494 How's that working out for you, by the way? 311 00:23:32,578 --> 00:23:35,748 Fine. How is it at the back? 312 00:23:36,749 --> 00:23:38,709 Not planning on being there for long. 313 00:23:42,796 --> 00:23:44,048 ****. 314 00:23:46,091 --> 00:23:47,634 Arsehole. 315 00:23:49,011 --> 00:23:52,181 Heading into the Grand Hotel hairpin, second gear. 316 00:23:52,264 --> 00:23:55,100 Turn in hard, looking for late apex, 317 00:23:55,184 --> 00:23:56,977 gentle with the bar. 318 00:23:57,895 --> 00:24:01,023 Heading into Portier, second gear, clip the apex, 319 00:24:01,106 --> 00:24:04,860 light brake, stay in second, looking for a good exit. 320 00:24:04,943 --> 00:24:07,279 Heading through the tunnel, gradual right, 321 00:24:07,362 --> 00:24:09,990 up through third, fourth, fifth... 322 00:24:10,074 --> 00:24:11,658 ls Alexander around? 323 00:24:13,160 --> 00:24:17,247 Yes, he was. He went back to the house to take a call. 324 00:24:17,331 --> 00:24:18,791 He'll be back shortly. 325 00:24:18,874 --> 00:24:21,752 He only wanted to show me his pride and joy. 326 00:24:21,835 --> 00:24:26,423 Rhymes with 'b0y' if you ask me. And 't0y'. 327 00:24:26,507 --> 00:24:30,636 God, it's so flimsy. For something that costs so much. 328 00:24:30,886 --> 00:24:34,973 There's no comfort, no protection, nothing. 329 00:24:35,057 --> 00:24:37,643 No, it's just a little coffin, really. 330 00:24:37,726 --> 00:24:40,646 Surrounded by high-octane fuel in here. 331 00:24:40,729 --> 00:24:43,774 Being driven round 170 miles per hour. 332 00:24:43,857 --> 00:24:46,860 To all intents and purposes, this thing's a bomb on wheels. 333 00:24:47,903 --> 00:24:49,947 You're James, aren't you? 334 00:24:51,323 --> 00:24:52,449 Yes. 335 00:24:53,617 --> 00:24:55,327 You fit the description. 336 00:24:56,036 --> 00:24:58,163 Is that right? 337 00:24:58,247 --> 00:25:03,460 - Suzy. Friend of Alex's. - Yeah, yeah. I know exactly. 338 00:25:05,420 --> 00:25:06,839 What was the description? 339 00:25:06,922 --> 00:25:08,549 Mostly positive in terms of appearance. 340 00:25:08,632 --> 00:25:12,719 Negative only in terms of character. I've been told to avoid you. 341 00:25:13,637 --> 00:25:14,847 By Whom? 342 00:25:14,930 --> 00:25:18,142 Alexander. He says you're a bad boy. 343 00:25:18,892 --> 00:25:20,727 Alexander doesn't know what he's talking about. 344 00:25:20,811 --> 00:25:24,690 I was. I'm not any more. The new me is very professional. 345 00:25:24,773 --> 00:25:26,775 Early to bed, early to rise. 346 00:25:26,859 --> 00:25:30,028 All very dull, but according to the team, 347 00:25:30,112 --> 00:25:32,823 'the best way to keep beating the goose stepper.' 348 00:25:32,906 --> 00:25:34,825 Is that what you were doing when I came in? 349 00:25:34,908 --> 00:25:37,953 Yes, visualisation techniques, memorising the circuit, 350 00:25:38,036 --> 00:25:40,664 in this case Monaco, which is up next. 351 00:25:45,294 --> 00:25:49,006 Personally I've always been a great believer in getting there on the day, 352 00:25:49,089 --> 00:25:52,342 putting my foot down and playing chicken with everyone else. 353 00:25:53,594 --> 00:25:55,095 But they don't want me doing that any more. 354 00:25:55,179 --> 00:25:59,641 They want my body like a temple and my mind like a monk. 355 00:25:59,725 --> 00:26:02,769 And what about your soul, your heart? 356 00:26:02,853 --> 00:26:05,272 They've got ideas about that too. 357 00:26:05,355 --> 00:26:07,733 They want me to stop messing around, settle down, 358 00:26:07,816 --> 00:26:10,360 get married with the next nice girl I meet. 359 00:26:10,444 --> 00:26:13,822 - They think it would be good for me. - What do you think? 360 00:26:13,906 --> 00:26:16,074 It sounds ****ing awful. 361 00:26:18,327 --> 00:26:20,996 But since they're right about most things, 362 00:26:21,079 --> 00:26:24,082 they're probably right about that too. 363 00:26:24,166 --> 00:26:26,418 You don't fancy getting married, do you? 364 00:27:01,495 --> 00:27:03,580 - What's going on with him? - Nothing. Nothing. 365 00:27:03,664 --> 00:27:08,043 Didn't want to ruin your day. It's... it's the Kraut. 366 00:27:08,126 --> 00:27:12,756 What about him? He's just been signed by Ferrari. 367 00:27:12,839 --> 00:27:16,635 You're kidding me? Jesus. How did that happen? 368 00:27:16,718 --> 00:27:19,096 Did he buy his way in there too? 369 00:27:19,179 --> 00:27:21,473 Well, the old man took Regazzoni back 370 00:27:21,556 --> 00:27:23,809 and he insisted on it apparently. 371 00:27:23,892 --> 00:27:26,812 He says that Niki's a genius setting up the cars. 372 00:27:45,372 --> 00:27:47,624 It's terrible. Drives like a pig. 373 00:27:47,708 --> 00:27:50,127 - You can't say that. - Why not? 374 00:27:50,210 --> 00:27:52,838 - It's a Ferrari. - It's a shitbox. 375 00:27:52,921 --> 00:27:56,425 It understeers like crazy and the weight distribution is a disaster. 376 00:27:56,508 --> 00:27:57,384 It's amazing, all these facilities 377 00:27:57,467 --> 00:28:00,512 and you make a piece of crap like this. 378 00:28:09,563 --> 00:28:13,525 We are happy to welcome back to the Ferrari family 379 00:28:13,900 --> 00:28:15,902 our good friend Clay Regazzoni, 380 00:28:16,403 --> 00:28:18,572 and to introduce Niki Lauda, 381 00:28:18,989 --> 00:28:20,449 from Austria. 382 00:28:30,959 --> 00:28:34,421 Ferrari family, our good friend Clay Regazzoni. 383 00:28:34,504 --> 00:28:37,841 You are family and friend to the commend a tore as long as you win. 384 00:28:37,924 --> 00:28:41,053 - The minute you don't, ciao, ciao. - I totally understand. 385 00:28:41,136 --> 00:28:43,638 It's business. I would do the same. 386 00:28:43,722 --> 00:28:48,852 But it isn't just business, is it? What we do. It's passion, love. 387 00:28:48,935 --> 00:28:51,646 Which is why we are prepared to risk our lives for it. 388 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:52,731 Not me. 389 00:28:52,814 --> 00:28:53,815 If I had more talent and could earn 390 00:28:53,899 --> 00:28:57,069 better money with something else, I would. 391 00:28:57,444 --> 00:29:00,947 How do you know you will make money here? You haven't yet. 392 00:29:01,156 --> 00:29:03,700 Not yet, but I will. 393 00:29:03,992 --> 00:29:06,912 If you can, I can. 394 00:29:09,915 --> 00:29:12,793 You know, are you ever not an ****? 395 00:29:13,085 --> 00:29:15,003 - Why am I an ****? - Well... 396 00:29:15,087 --> 00:29:16,046 You know by now I'm both quicker than you 397 00:29:16,129 --> 00:29:18,465 and better at setting up the car. 398 00:29:18,548 --> 00:29:20,217 You can't deal with it, so you're the ****. 399 00:29:20,300 --> 00:29:21,510 Screw you. 400 00:29:29,393 --> 00:29:32,729 I brought you along today because you seem like a lonely kind of guy. 401 00:29:32,813 --> 00:29:34,773 I thought if I introduced you to some nice people, 402 00:29:34,856 --> 00:29:36,316 that could rub off on you. 403 00:29:36,608 --> 00:29:39,277 Forget it. Make your own friends. 404 00:29:39,361 --> 00:29:41,822 Come on, Clay. I'm sorry. 405 00:30:18,066 --> 00:30:21,069 - Are you leaving? - Yes. 406 00:30:21,903 --> 00:30:25,198 Can you give me a lift to the nearest town, anywhere with a train station? 407 00:30:26,908 --> 00:30:30,745 Sure. Trento's half an hour's drive. 408 00:30:30,829 --> 00:30:32,205 Get in. 409 00:30:58,899 --> 00:31:00,567 What are you doing? 410 00:31:00,650 --> 00:31:02,402 You hear that noise when you accelerate? 411 00:31:02,486 --> 00:31:04,696 - No. - Your fan belt is loose. 412 00:31:04,779 --> 00:31:06,490 My What? 413 00:31:06,573 --> 00:31:09,117 And when you brake, your foot goes all the way down, 414 00:31:09,201 --> 00:31:10,452 which means there's air in the system. 415 00:31:10,535 --> 00:31:13,538 - Anything else? - No. 416 00:31:14,581 --> 00:31:17,375 Apart from the rear brakes are worn out, 417 00:31:17,459 --> 00:31:19,336 the front right tyre's a bit soft, 418 00:31:19,419 --> 00:31:22,172 which explains why you're weaving so much. 419 00:31:22,255 --> 00:31:23,215 How can you tell? 420 00:31:23,298 --> 00:31:25,467 - My ass. - Sorry? 421 00:31:25,550 --> 00:31:27,844 God gave me an ok mind, 422 00:31:27,928 --> 00:31:30,347 but a really good ass which can feel everything in a car. 423 00:31:30,430 --> 00:31:32,974 You don't know what you're talking about. This car is fine. 424 00:31:33,058 --> 00:31:35,685 - I just had a service a week ago. - Not a good one. 425 00:31:35,769 --> 00:31:39,022 Yes, a very good one, very expensive. 426 00:31:39,105 --> 00:31:41,900 This car is as good as new. Relax. 427 00:31:48,573 --> 00:31:50,909 - You're not in a hurry, are you? - No. 428 00:31:50,992 --> 00:31:53,745 As long as I'm back in Maranello Monday morning. 429 00:31:53,828 --> 00:31:56,665 We can speak German. You're from Vienna, aren't you? 430 00:31:56,748 --> 00:31:59,000 - Marlene. - Niki. 431 00:32:13,390 --> 00:32:15,475 How do you know Curd? 432 00:32:15,934 --> 00:32:16,935 Who's Curd? 433 00:32:17,352 --> 00:32:19,229 Curd Jurgens the host. 434 00:32:19,771 --> 00:32:22,774 He is, on was, my boyfriend. 435 00:32:24,109 --> 00:32:26,194 There is something very attractive about an older man. 436 00:32:27,612 --> 00:32:29,864 But when they behave like a frightened child... 437 00:32:30,365 --> 00:32:31,783 I must have been mad. 438 00:32:34,327 --> 00:32:35,495 Let me do this. 439 00:32:35,870 --> 00:32:39,541 Otherwise we'll never get out of here. We're in Italy, after all. 440 00:32:58,310 --> 00:33:02,105 Not bad, eh? Three seconds. Admit it, you're impressed! 441 00:33:18,955 --> 00:33:20,457 Do you need a lift? 442 00:33:20,540 --> 00:33:23,043 - Actually, we do, yeah. - It's my honour, Niki, please. 443 00:33:23,126 --> 00:33:25,295 - Thank you. - My car is your car. 444 00:33:25,378 --> 00:33:30,008 On one condition, though. It's a piece of shit. It's dog shit. 445 00:33:30,091 --> 00:33:33,345 But if you drive it, you make my life, Niki, eh? 446 00:33:38,475 --> 00:33:41,936 No one will believe Niki Lauda is driving my car. 447 00:33:49,444 --> 00:33:51,988 Will someone please tell me what's going on? 448 00:33:52,072 --> 00:33:53,198 Who are you? Should I know you? 449 00:33:53,281 --> 00:33:55,492 What, you don't know? 450 00:33:55,575 --> 00:33:59,537 He's Niki Lauda, Formula One driver, and he just signed with Ferrari. 451 00:33:59,621 --> 00:34:00,872 - Him? - Yes. 452 00:34:00,955 --> 00:34:03,249 - Impossible. - Why? 453 00:34:03,458 --> 00:34:07,712 Well, you know, Formula One drivers, they have long hair, are sexy, 454 00:34:07,796 --> 00:34:09,255 their shirts are open to here. 455 00:34:09,339 --> 00:34:11,132 - Thank you. - Yes. 456 00:34:11,216 --> 00:34:14,803 Anyway, look at the way he's driving, like an old man. 457 00:34:19,015 --> 00:34:20,225 There's no need to drive fast. 458 00:34:20,308 --> 00:34:23,436 It just increases the percentage of risk. 459 00:34:23,603 --> 00:34:25,605 We're not in a hurry. I'm not being paid. 460 00:34:25,689 --> 00:34:28,441 Right now, with zero incentive or reward, 461 00:34:28,525 --> 00:34:30,360 why would I drive fast? 462 00:34:32,362 --> 00:34:34,239 Because I'm asking you to. 463 00:34:38,493 --> 00:34:40,995 And do you always get what you want? 464 00:34:41,204 --> 00:34:42,789 Usually. 465 00:35:37,886 --> 00:35:39,888 This is an incredible battle 466 00:35:39,971 --> 00:35:44,517 between Niki Lauda in the red Ferrari and James Hunt in the white Hesketh. 467 00:35:47,437 --> 00:35:50,732 Lauda attacking Hunt. Lauda gets through on the inside. 468 00:35:50,815 --> 00:35:53,693 Goes wide at the exit. Hunt is past again. 469 00:35:53,777 --> 00:35:56,488 Once more, Lauda tries to sneak up the inside. 470 00:35:56,571 --> 00:36:00,241 They're absolutely side by side, wheel to wheel. 471 00:36:00,325 --> 00:36:05,914 So evenly matched. Fantastic battle between these two great drivers. 472 00:36:05,997 --> 00:36:07,999 Hunt is now ahead once more. 473 00:36:09,417 --> 00:36:13,797 But Lauda's coming back again now. Lauda once more sneaks up the inside. 474 00:36:13,880 --> 00:36:16,299 And again he runs wide. Again the Hesketh... 475 00:36:16,382 --> 00:36:19,636 - Suzy, we're ready, come on. - Just... Just one second. 476 00:36:20,512 --> 00:36:22,597 - Can we go, yeah? — Okay. 477 00:36:24,098 --> 00:36:27,018 We're in the closing laps of this race here at Watkins Glen. 478 00:36:27,101 --> 00:36:28,603 They come down the hill. 479 00:36:29,479 --> 00:36:31,231 And Hunt's got a problem! 480 00:36:31,314 --> 00:36:36,194 Hunt pulls across to the left. Lauda goes ahead on his own. 481 00:36:38,071 --> 00:36:43,618 A sad end to a wonderful battle. Hunt pushing off the marshal. 482 00:36:51,668 --> 00:36:55,922 The chequered flag is waiting for Lauda and for Ferrari. 483 00:36:57,507 --> 00:37:01,261 The title going to Niki Lauda, who wins the race, 484 00:37:01,344 --> 00:37:04,347 who wins the World Championship. 485 00:37:17,652 --> 00:37:21,614 Do I look like a racing driver now? 486 00:37:46,014 --> 00:37:48,766 - Congratulations. - Thank you. 487 00:37:50,018 --> 00:37:52,478 Marlene. 488 00:37:52,645 --> 00:37:56,316 With a car like that, the rest of us never really stood a chance, did we? 489 00:37:56,399 --> 00:37:59,569 Maybe the fact the car is so good has something to do with me. 490 00:37:59,652 --> 00:38:02,530 Come on, Niki. You're in a Ferrari. I'm in a Hesketh. 491 00:38:02,614 --> 00:38:04,949 Equal terms, the way it was in Formula Three, 492 00:38:05,033 --> 00:38:07,035 - I'd beat you and you know it. - Never. 493 00:38:07,118 --> 00:38:10,496 You might win one race, maybe two, because you're aggressive. 494 00:38:10,580 --> 00:38:13,207 But in the long run, over the course of a season, no chance. 495 00:38:13,291 --> 00:38:14,417 Right. Why's that? 496 00:38:14,500 --> 00:38:18,087 Because to be a champion, it takes more than just being quick. 497 00:38:18,171 --> 00:38:19,547 It's the whole picture. 498 00:38:19,631 --> 00:38:20,715 You're just a charger and a party guy. 499 00:38:20,798 --> 00:38:23,259 That's why everybody likes you. 500 00:38:23,343 --> 00:38:25,219 Try saying that and tell me you're not jealous. 501 00:38:26,554 --> 00:38:29,599 Why would I be jealous? Think about it. 502 00:38:29,682 --> 00:38:33,478 All that affection, all those smiles is a sign of disrespect. 503 00:38:33,561 --> 00:38:35,980 They don't fear you. Whereas compare that to me. 504 00:38:36,064 --> 00:38:38,816 Yes, compared to you, whom no one likes. 505 00:38:38,900 --> 00:38:40,610 - Right. - Not even his own team mates. 506 00:38:40,693 --> 00:38:44,364 Right. Because I'm a serious guy. I go to bed early, 507 00:38:44,447 --> 00:38:45,823 I look after myself, look after my car. 508 00:38:45,907 --> 00:38:49,118 - Yes, you're very well-behaved. - Go to work, kick ass. 509 00:38:49,202 --> 00:38:52,038 And then after the race I go home instead of going to bars 510 00:38:52,121 --> 00:38:54,958 and talk all this bullshit with all these ****s. 511 00:38:55,249 --> 00:38:57,043 Arseholes? 512 00:38:57,126 --> 00:38:59,504 You should go home more often too. 513 00:39:03,007 --> 00:39:05,176 I heard you got married. 514 00:39:06,094 --> 00:39:07,470 Yes, I did. 515 00:39:09,180 --> 00:39:12,642 So where is she, this mysterious wife? 516 00:39:12,976 --> 00:39:14,769 In New York, working. 517 00:39:16,229 --> 00:39:18,147 You know, I've never seen you with her once. 518 00:39:18,231 --> 00:39:19,357 No? 519 00:39:21,734 --> 00:39:24,737 Well, maybe that's because you're always at home, 520 00:39:24,821 --> 00:39:28,866 on your own, looking after yourself, being a good little boy. 521 00:39:32,996 --> 00:39:35,540 Take a drink on me, James. 522 00:39:36,124 --> 00:39:38,751 Thank you, Niki. I might just have two. 523 00:39:49,470 --> 00:39:53,683 Right, Bubbles, whatever it takes to beat that prick next year, 524 00:39:53,766 --> 00:39:56,853 just say it, your word is my command. 525 00:39:56,936 --> 00:39:59,897 There are no lengths to which I will not go. And I mean it. 526 00:40:02,734 --> 00:40:04,318 What the hell's going on? 527 00:40:06,404 --> 00:40:09,365 Where is everybody? What's the matter? 528 00:40:14,787 --> 00:40:17,248 Do you know what the date is today? 529 00:40:17,331 --> 00:40:20,251 Yes, it's November, the 14th. Why? 530 00:40:20,334 --> 00:40:24,213 Do you have any idea of the significance of that date? 531 00:40:25,798 --> 00:40:28,843 I don't know. Time to start killing pheasants? 532 00:40:31,262 --> 00:40:33,556 Actually, it's the deadline for securing sponsorship 533 00:40:33,639 --> 00:40:35,808 for the forthcoming Formula One season. 534 00:40:36,934 --> 00:40:37,518 Yes? 535 00:40:37,602 --> 00:40:41,272 Which elapsed at midnight last night and we didn't attract any. 536 00:40:41,355 --> 00:40:44,650 Well, so? We aren't looking for sponsorship. 537 00:40:44,734 --> 00:40:49,030 Like you said, condoms and cigarettes, vulgar, right? 538 00:40:49,113 --> 00:40:50,490 Right. 539 00:40:51,908 --> 00:40:54,786 Except we are, or were. 540 00:40:57,205 --> 00:41:00,750 I've made something of a miscalculation. 541 00:41:00,833 --> 00:41:03,753 The economics, Formula One, realities thereof. 542 00:41:05,171 --> 00:41:08,841 It turns out not like the lower divisions at all. 543 00:41:11,219 --> 00:41:12,637 What are you saying? 544 00:41:14,597 --> 00:41:17,016 I'm saying it's over, Superstar. 545 00:41:18,226 --> 00:41:21,896 The banks have stepped in, started laying everyone off. 546 00:41:23,147 --> 00:41:25,733 Probably have to sell this place. 547 00:41:26,442 --> 00:41:28,236 Oh, Christ. 548 00:42:08,776 --> 00:42:12,446 I need a drive, Pete. I need you to find me a drive. 549 00:42:12,989 --> 00:42:16,993 - I mean, what about Lotus? - You don't wanna know. 550 00:42:17,076 --> 00:42:19,537 - Actually, I do. - Ok. 551 00:42:22,415 --> 00:42:24,333 They felt your reputation preceded you. 552 00:42:24,417 --> 00:42:26,335 And what does that mean? 553 00:42:28,004 --> 00:42:31,048 It's my other line. Look, I'll get back to you. 554 00:42:32,967 --> 00:42:34,010 Peter Hunt. 555 00:42:34,093 --> 00:42:35,678 ****. 556 00:42:46,606 --> 00:42:49,150 Don't worry. Something will turn up. 557 00:42:57,116 --> 00:42:59,118 Doubt that will help in the meantime. 558 00:43:01,829 --> 00:43:04,415 Why don't we go away at the weekend? 559 00:43:04,832 --> 00:43:07,835 Skiing. Before I go back to New York. 560 00:43:11,547 --> 00:43:13,633 Talk to me, James. Don't make a stranger of me. 561 00:43:13,716 --> 00:43:18,763 You know, Suzy, only a stranger would invite me skiing 562 00:43:18,846 --> 00:43:21,432 when they know I haven't got a **** drive. 563 00:43:28,022 --> 00:43:33,486 - I can't watch this. - What were you hoping for anyway? 564 00:43:33,569 --> 00:43:35,738 A well-adjusted knight in shining arm our? 565 00:43:35,821 --> 00:43:39,158 - No danger of that. - Let me give you some advice. 566 00:43:39,242 --> 00:43:39,951 I'm all ears. 567 00:43:40,034 --> 00:43:41,327 Don't go to men who are willing to kill themselves 568 00:43:41,410 --> 00:43:44,121 driving in circles looking for normality. 569 00:43:44,205 --> 00:43:45,748 I never expected normality. 570 00:43:45,831 --> 00:43:47,667 God knows I walked into this with my eyes open. 571 00:43:47,750 --> 00:43:50,503 I just hoped I'd married someone who was half as impressive 572 00:43:50,586 --> 00:43:52,380 on the inside as he is on the outside. 573 00:43:52,463 --> 00:43:54,840 At least there's something behind the facade. 574 00:43:55,132 --> 00:43:57,635 **** off to New York, dear. 575 00:43:57,718 --> 00:44:00,179 There must be a moisturiser or an eye shadow somewhere 576 00:44:00,263 --> 00:44:02,974 that needs your vapid mush to flog it. 577 00:44:38,634 --> 00:44:42,013 - Hello? - Hi, James. It's Peter. 578 00:44:42,096 --> 00:44:44,682 Something's up at McLaren. What have you heard? 579 00:44:44,765 --> 00:44:47,893 - Nothing. Why? - I heard Emerson's off. 580 00:44:47,977 --> 00:44:51,314 - He's dumped them in it. - Jesus. Get me in there, Pete. 581 00:44:51,397 --> 00:44:53,691 Say anything, just get me in that room. 582 00:44:58,654 --> 00:45:00,573 I'll come straight to the point. 583 00:45:00,656 --> 00:45:03,993 - Our esteemed lead driver... - Fitti-****-paldi. 584 00:45:04,076 --> 00:45:06,454 ...has ditched us for another team at the last minute. 585 00:45:06,537 --> 00:45:08,914 - Coper-****-sucar. - And we need a replacement. 586 00:45:08,998 --> 00:45:11,000 ASA-****-P. 587 00:45:11,876 --> 00:45:14,962 Fortunately a few hands have already gone up, good people. 588 00:45:16,005 --> 00:45:18,549 - Jacky lckx. - I'm quicker than Jacky. 589 00:45:19,050 --> 00:45:22,803 - But he's consistent, dependable. - A grown-up. 590 00:45:22,887 --> 00:45:26,432 Right, and will he go for that gap when no one else will? 591 00:45:26,515 --> 00:45:29,060 Will be put his life on the line the day it really matters? 592 00:45:29,143 --> 00:45:30,770 The sponsors like him. 593 00:45:30,853 --> 00:45:32,772 What do you want, a driver or a brush salesman? 594 00:45:32,855 --> 00:45:35,107 - We wanna be successful. - Yes, so do I. 595 00:45:35,191 --> 00:45:38,235 But that means beating Niki Lauda, not being a show pony for sponsors. 596 00:45:38,319 --> 00:45:42,073 - I heard about this thing with Niki. - Everyone has. 597 00:45:42,323 --> 00:45:44,825 - You really think you can beat him? - I'd beat him in a McLaren. 598 00:45:44,909 --> 00:45:48,037 It's the only car out there as quick as the Ferrari. 599 00:45:48,245 --> 00:45:52,083 Which is why I'm here, begging. Look, I'll do whatever you ask. 600 00:45:52,166 --> 00:45:55,711 I'll put on a tie, I'll smile for sponsors, say the right things. 601 00:45:56,629 --> 00:45:59,131 I can beat this guy, trust me. 602 00:45:59,715 --> 00:46:01,842 Just give me the drive. 603 00:46:02,134 --> 00:46:05,930 Yeah, he can be a loose cannon. And, yeah, he will drive you all mad, 604 00:46:06,013 --> 00:46:09,767 but in terms of raw talent and right stuff, 605 00:46:09,850 --> 00:46:11,477 there is no better driver in the world. 606 00:46:12,103 --> 00:46:17,191 He's the real thing, Teddy. He's what we all came into this for. 607 00:46:17,274 --> 00:46:19,276 Nine days out often you'll be pulling your hair out, 608 00:46:19,360 --> 00:46:22,196 but on that tenth day James will be unbeatable. 609 00:46:22,279 --> 00:46:24,824 That is the day you will wish you had him in your car. 610 00:46:24,907 --> 00:46:26,992 You will never win the championship with Jacky lckx. 611 00:46:27,076 --> 00:46:29,537 You just might with James. 612 00:46:51,976 --> 00:46:55,396 Welcome to Séo Paulo, Brazil, and the lnterlagos circuit 613 00:46:55,479 --> 00:46:58,023 for the first race in the 1976 Formula One season, 614 00:46:58,107 --> 00:47:01,944 where the main news is that James Hunt has qualified fastest, 615 00:47:02,027 --> 00:47:06,699 beating Niki Lauda's Ferrari to pole position by just 200th of a second. 616 00:47:08,075 --> 00:47:10,744 - New car. - I noticed. 617 00:47:10,828 --> 00:47:13,956 - Pole position. - I noticed that too. 618 00:47:14,039 --> 00:47:16,542 Level playing field now, my ratty little friend. 619 00:47:16,625 --> 00:47:19,670 Yeah. Let's see where we are after lap one. 620 00:47:19,753 --> 00:47:22,673 Let's see where we are in five races time. 621 00:47:23,924 --> 00:47:26,093 Hunt has the pit lane pole position, 622 00:47:26,177 --> 00:47:29,930 which should give him the best chance of out dragging Lauda's Ferrari. 623 00:47:30,139 --> 00:47:32,516 If ever there was a doubt about whether Lauda 624 00:47:32,600 --> 00:47:34,810 had a serious challenger to this season, 625 00:47:34,894 --> 00:47:38,314 Hunt and his McLaren have certainly given us the answer. 626 00:47:54,538 --> 00:47:57,917 Here in South Africa, James Hunt is determined to make 627 00:47:58,000 --> 00:48:01,212 amends after that disastrous retirement in Brazil. 628 00:48:01,670 --> 00:48:04,757 But it's Lauda who takes the flag here at Kyalami. 629 00:48:04,840 --> 00:48:06,008 James Hunt comes home second 630 00:48:07,176 --> 00:48:09,470 to confirm his championship challenge at last 631 00:48:09,553 --> 00:48:12,765 and score his first points of the season. 632 00:48:13,641 --> 00:48:17,436 That wind you can feel is me breathing down your neck. 633 00:48:17,520 --> 00:48:20,064 Next time I'll have you. 634 00:48:20,731 --> 00:48:21,857 We'll see in Spain. 635 00:48:42,878 --> 00:48:46,757 James Hunt finally takes his first victory of the season here in Spain, 636 00:48:46,840 --> 00:48:48,759 after a brilliant drive. 637 00:48:48,842 --> 00:48:51,303 It was only a matter of time. 638 00:49:07,778 --> 00:49:10,239 - It's too wide. - Disqualified. 639 00:49:10,322 --> 00:49:12,866 - What? - You're disqualified. 640 00:49:13,200 --> 00:49:17,538 - How can we be disqualified? - 1.5cm. 641 00:49:24,545 --> 00:49:27,256 ...McLaren M23 has proved very controversial here. 642 00:49:29,341 --> 00:49:31,385 Just make it narrower. I don't care how. 643 00:49:31,468 --> 00:49:33,262 New rear suspension. New wishbones. 644 00:49:33,345 --> 00:49:36,473 I wanna make sure this thing is legal, no doubts. 645 00:49:36,557 --> 00:49:40,227 Then we'd better move the oil coolers back to the old position. 646 00:49:41,353 --> 00:49:42,938 ****. 647 00:49:53,782 --> 00:49:56,702 And with Hunt disqualified from his Spain win, 648 00:49:56,785 --> 00:49:59,496 his championship year is not going well. 649 00:49:59,580 --> 00:50:01,332 And now it's all gone wrong here at Monaco! 650 00:50:01,415 --> 00:50:03,876 His engine is smoking. 651 00:50:03,959 --> 00:50:06,003 Smoke pouring from the engine of that McLaren. 652 00:50:06,086 --> 00:50:10,132 And James Hunt is out. 653 00:50:10,299 --> 00:50:11,925 Can you tell us what happened? 654 00:50:12,009 --> 00:50:15,054 Sure. It's magic, we've taken a great car, a great piece of engineering 655 00:50:15,137 --> 00:50:18,098 and overnight turned it into a big, huge stinking turd. 656 00:50:30,694 --> 00:50:31,445 Shit! 657 00:50:35,032 --> 00:50:38,118 - What the hell have you done? - The car's evil. 658 00:50:38,202 --> 00:50:39,078 It's **** undriveable! 659 00:50:39,161 --> 00:50:42,581 If there's a problem with the car, we'll find it and fix it. 660 00:50:42,665 --> 00:50:45,125 The car is a piece of shit. You should be appealing this. 661 00:50:45,209 --> 00:50:46,877 They're killing us out there. 662 00:50:46,960 --> 00:50:49,588 - Go and get your **** wet. - You're a wanker. 663 00:50:49,672 --> 00:50:50,964 - **** you. - You're a **** wanker. 664 00:50:51,965 --> 00:50:54,134 But this was a good race for you, no, Niki? 665 00:50:54,218 --> 00:50:55,094 It's good for everyone 666 00:50:55,177 --> 00:50:57,221 that the quickest car happens to be a legal car. 667 00:50:57,304 --> 00:50:59,807 James, you're 50 points behind Lauda in the championship. 668 00:50:59,890 --> 00:51:03,394 You've had another retirement today. What's going wrong? 669 00:51:03,477 --> 00:51:07,022 It's dirty politics and dirty tricks, that's what's going wrong. 670 00:51:07,606 --> 00:51:11,860 So as we approach the halfway point in this year's Formula One season, 671 00:51:11,944 --> 00:51:15,114 Ferrari and Niki Lauda seem clearly on top 672 00:51:15,197 --> 00:51:17,950 and James Hunt and McLaren are struggling. 673 00:51:18,659 --> 00:51:21,745 So, five races in, how's it going so far? 674 00:51:21,829 --> 00:51:25,708 It's fine. Just got a little problem with an Austrian rat 675 00:51:25,791 --> 00:51:28,585 and his team of Italian cheats who have destroyed my car. 676 00:51:28,669 --> 00:51:31,964 -What are you talking about? -About the race in Spain that I won. 677 00:51:32,047 --> 00:51:35,426 - Yeah, in a car which is not legal. - Five eighths of an inch too wide. 678 00:51:35,509 --> 00:51:37,469 You know that doesn't have the slightest effect on speed. 679 00:51:37,553 --> 00:51:40,472 But you complained and your team of lawyers leaned on the authorities. 680 00:51:40,556 --> 00:51:43,350 Now we've had to rebuild the car and it's become a monster. 681 00:51:43,434 --> 00:51:46,854 - At least it's a legal monster. - You've had to resort to cheating. 682 00:51:46,937 --> 00:51:50,232 You're driving an illegal car and call me the cheat? It's pathetic. 683 00:51:50,315 --> 00:51:53,777 - Rules are rules. - Yes, and rats are rats. 684 00:51:53,861 --> 00:51:55,571 Thank you. Thank you. 685 00:51:58,073 --> 00:52:00,868 Do you really think it upsets me, James, 686 00:52:00,951 --> 00:52:03,787 calling me a rat because I look like one? 687 00:52:03,871 --> 00:52:06,540 I don't mind it. Rats are ugly, sure, 688 00:52:06,623 --> 00:52:08,792 and nobody likes them, but they're very intelligent 689 00:52:08,876 --> 00:52:11,211 and they have a strong survival instinct. 690 00:52:11,295 --> 00:52:12,796 Wonderful. 691 00:52:13,130 --> 00:52:14,548 Leave this jerk alone. 692 00:52:14,631 --> 00:52:16,175 No wonder she left him. 693 00:52:33,942 --> 00:52:36,278 Anyone seen Suzy? 694 00:52:37,696 --> 00:52:39,656 She's supposed to be here today. 695 00:52:39,740 --> 00:52:43,619 We didn't wanna tell you before the race. 696 00:52:43,702 --> 00:52:45,370 Tell me what? 697 00:52:50,751 --> 00:52:52,753 Jesus. 698 00:53:17,277 --> 00:53:19,863 - Is that from him? - Yeah. 699 00:53:26,745 --> 00:53:28,664 So when did all this start? 700 00:53:30,207 --> 00:53:32,459 That weekend I went skiing. 701 00:53:35,546 --> 00:53:39,550 Why have you come here, James? I've come to get you back. 702 00:53:40,843 --> 00:53:42,636 You don't want me back. 703 00:53:42,719 --> 00:53:44,388 You never wanted to be married in the first place. 704 00:53:44,471 --> 00:53:46,890 - Yes, I did. - Oh, come on, James. 705 00:53:47,474 --> 00:53:50,102 You did it because you hoped it might change you, 706 00:53:50,185 --> 00:53:51,937 settle you down, help with the racing. 707 00:53:52,020 --> 00:53:53,397 No, I didn't. 708 00:53:53,480 --> 00:53:55,482 And who knows, if it had been just the drinking 709 00:53:55,566 --> 00:53:59,653 or the dope or the infidelity or the moods, 710 00:53:59,736 --> 00:54:01,655 it might even have worked. 711 00:54:01,738 --> 00:54:03,615 - But when it's all of them... - Yes, I know, I'm terrible. 712 00:54:03,699 --> 00:54:05,325 No, you're not terrible. 713 00:54:06,326 --> 00:54:09,788 You're just who you are at this point in your life. 714 00:54:11,790 --> 00:54:13,542 God help anyone who wants more. 715 00:54:16,295 --> 00:54:19,923 And Richard Burton, will he able to give you more? 716 00:54:21,008 --> 00:54:24,344 You know, he has quite the bad boy reputation himself. 717 00:54:24,428 --> 00:54:27,222 What's important is how it feels to me, 718 00:54:27,306 --> 00:54:29,516 and it feels like he adores me. 719 00:54:36,023 --> 00:54:39,401 Are you and Suzy getting back together? 720 00:54:40,319 --> 00:54:42,279 It's all very amicable. 721 00:54:42,362 --> 00:54:44,573 My wife has found herself a new backer... 722 00:54:44,656 --> 00:54:47,034 I mean lover, which makes her happy. 723 00:54:47,117 --> 00:54:50,329 And Mr Burton has found a way of feeling young again, 724 00:54:50,412 --> 00:54:52,414 which makes him happy. Let's hope his pockets are deep. 725 00:54:52,497 --> 00:54:54,166 They'll need to be. 726 00:54:54,791 --> 00:54:56,043 And I've found a way to be single 727 00:54:56,126 --> 00:54:58,754 and have an ex-wife without it costing me a penny, 728 00:54:58,837 --> 00:55:01,757 which has got to go down as the biggest win of my career! 729 00:55:02,466 --> 00:55:04,176 I have a flight to catch. 730 00:56:31,430 --> 00:56:33,682 We haven't seen this sort of intensity 731 00:56:33,765 --> 00:56:35,934 from James Hunt all season long. 732 00:56:36,018 --> 00:56:38,937 Reports have been coming out of the McLaren camp all week 733 00:56:39,021 --> 00:56:42,649 that their car is now fully legal and faster than ever. 734 00:56:52,325 --> 00:56:54,703 Never mind the bloody wets. We're still quick. 735 00:56:58,123 --> 00:57:01,626 Hunt has really closed the gap on Lauda as they head into Druids. 736 00:57:03,920 --> 00:57:06,631 Niki Lauda is under real pressure from James Hunt 737 00:57:06,715 --> 00:57:09,134 as they go up the hill into Druids Corner. 738 00:57:14,848 --> 00:57:17,851 And Hunt is in front of Lauda! 739 00:57:24,441 --> 00:57:26,818 So James Hunt gets the plaudits of the crowd, 740 00:57:26,902 --> 00:57:30,197 the first Briton to win a British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch 741 00:57:30,280 --> 00:57:32,866 since Jim Clark in 1964. 742 00:57:35,619 --> 00:57:38,371 At the moment you've got a terrific edge over the rest of the field. 743 00:57:38,455 --> 00:57:40,540 How have you achieved this advantage? 744 00:57:40,624 --> 00:57:42,167 Big ****. 745 00:57:43,877 --> 00:57:46,171 Following an inquiry into the disqualification 746 00:57:46,254 --> 00:57:49,633 of driver James Hunt from the Spanish Grand Prix, 747 00:57:49,716 --> 00:57:52,969 it has been decided to overturn this disqualification 748 00:57:53,053 --> 00:57:56,223 and to restore his victory and reinstate his points. 749 00:58:03,522 --> 00:58:06,525 A few weeks ago you were out of the running for the season completely 750 00:58:06,608 --> 00:58:08,902 and now you're right back in it. What's changed? 751 00:58:08,985 --> 00:58:10,946 It's a combination of factors, 752 00:58:11,029 --> 00:58:13,156 not all of which I'm prepared to discuss here. 753 00:58:13,240 --> 00:58:17,410 But justice being done re the disqualification in Spain, helps 754 00:58:17,494 --> 00:58:19,871 and having my car back at its best again. 755 00:58:20,122 --> 00:58:24,709 In theory it's possible for James Hunt to catch you. Are you worried? 756 00:58:24,793 --> 00:58:25,961 Not at all. 757 00:58:26,044 --> 00:58:28,964 For him to catch me, he would have to win a lot of races... 758 00:58:29,047 --> 00:58:31,383 and pigs would have to fly. 759 00:58:32,843 --> 00:58:35,679 Now if you'll excuse me, I have a family matter to attend to. 760 00:58:48,066 --> 00:58:51,903 I should warn you, I'm not going to be any good at this. 761 00:58:51,987 --> 00:58:54,656 "Bringing flowers" and "holding hands". 762 00:58:54,948 --> 00:58:58,160 I'll probably forget your birthday. 763 00:58:58,577 --> 00:59:02,122 But if I'm going to do this with anyone, 764 00:59:02,747 --> 00:59:05,375 it might as well be you. 765 00:59:06,877 --> 00:59:10,213 My God, a poet! 766 01:00:21,117 --> 01:00:23,286 What's the matter? 767 01:00:28,959 --> 01:00:31,544 Happiness is the enemy. 768 01:00:33,088 --> 01:00:35,173 It weakens you. 769 01:00:36,716 --> 01:00:38,885 Puts doubt in your mind. 770 01:00:41,137 --> 01:00:44,349 Suddenly, you have something to lose. 771 01:00:51,523 --> 01:00:53,775 When you call happiness an enemy. 772 01:00:55,610 --> 01:00:58,071 Then it's too late. 773 01:00:59,614 --> 01:01:02,075 Then you've already lost. 774 01:01:08,331 --> 01:01:10,667 Welcome to the legendary NiJrburgring. 775 01:01:10,750 --> 01:01:13,628 This is a 14.2 mile track, 776 01:01:13,712 --> 01:01:17,257 complete with 185 corners and bends. 777 01:01:52,876 --> 01:01:54,210 ...an autograph? 778 01:01:59,841 --> 01:02:01,259 With the date, please. 779 01:02:01,509 --> 01:02:02,969 The date? Why? 780 01:02:03,053 --> 01:02:04,929 You never know. Could be your last. 781 01:02:15,565 --> 01:02:18,860 Welcome to the NiJrburgring, the most dangerous circuit 782 01:02:18,943 --> 01:02:20,236 on the season calendar. 783 01:02:20,320 --> 01:02:23,323 In Formula One it is known as the Graveyard. 784 01:02:23,406 --> 01:02:26,743 The weather conditions are far from ideal and latest reports indicate 785 01:02:26,826 --> 01:02:29,329 there is no relief in sight. 786 01:02:33,249 --> 01:02:38,046 Gentlemen. Well, gentlemen, please be quiet. 787 01:02:38,380 --> 01:02:40,548 Thank you. Niki Lauda. 788 01:02:40,757 --> 01:02:42,801 Thank you. 789 01:02:43,468 --> 01:02:46,429 I called this meeting because, as all you drivers know, 790 01:02:46,513 --> 01:02:48,848 the Nilrburgring is the most stupid, barbaric, outdated 791 01:02:48,932 --> 01:02:51,893 and dangerous track in the world. You've all seen the rain 792 01:02:51,976 --> 01:02:54,896 that has been falling today. Those of you with experience know 793 01:02:54,979 --> 01:02:56,689 the ring needs perfect conditions 794 01:02:56,773 --> 01:02:58,942 to be even remotely acceptable in terms of risk. 795 01:02:59,025 --> 01:03:01,444 And today, with the rain, it's anything but perfect, 796 01:03:01,528 --> 01:03:05,990 so I called this meeting to take a vote to cancel the race. 797 01:03:07,575 --> 01:03:09,494 There would be no change to the situation 798 01:03:09,577 --> 01:03:10,662 as far as points is concerned. 799 01:03:10,745 --> 01:03:13,081 - The race would simply be cancelled. - This is bullshit. 800 01:03:13,164 --> 01:03:15,708 If the race is cancelled, none of us get our race fees. 801 01:03:15,792 --> 01:03:18,002 That's true, you leave without your fee, 802 01:03:18,086 --> 01:03:20,046 but you might leave with your life. 803 01:03:20,130 --> 01:03:24,300 It also means that you would effectively win the championship. 804 01:03:24,384 --> 01:03:27,137 So I can see why this suits you just fine. 805 01:03:27,220 --> 01:03:30,098 Why? There would be no points for me either. 806 01:03:30,181 --> 01:03:33,268 No, but there would be one race less where I, 807 01:03:33,351 --> 01:03:35,145 or anyone else here, could catch you. 808 01:03:35,228 --> 01:03:38,148 James is right. This is just tactics. 809 01:03:38,231 --> 01:03:41,109 Maybe he's just frightened. 810 01:03:41,693 --> 01:03:43,236 Which **** said this? 811 01:03:48,950 --> 01:03:52,704 Yes, of course I'm frightened, and so are you. 812 01:03:54,497 --> 01:03:58,209 I accept every time I get in my car there is 20% chance I could die, 813 01:03:58,293 --> 01:04:01,713 and I can live with it, but not one per cent more. 814 01:04:01,796 --> 01:04:04,299 And today, with the rain, the risk is more. 815 01:04:04,382 --> 01:04:07,594 I suppose that all depends on how good you are in the rain. 816 01:04:07,677 --> 01:04:09,387 I have the track record here. 817 01:04:09,471 --> 01:04:12,223 I am the only person in history to do the ring in under seven minutes, 818 01:04:12,307 --> 01:04:15,602 so actually it's to my advantage to race here today. 819 01:04:16,561 --> 01:04:18,980 Because I'm quicker than all of you. 820 01:04:21,316 --> 01:04:23,860 Fine. Then let's race. 821 01:04:26,446 --> 01:04:29,073 - Gentlemen, please. - Why are we here, Niki? Come on. 822 01:04:34,621 --> 01:04:37,999 Well, all those in favour of cancelling the race. 823 01:04:48,259 --> 01:04:50,553 All those in favour of racing. 824 01:04:56,476 --> 01:04:58,978 Gentlemen, the race is on. 825 01:05:08,279 --> 01:05:12,158 You know, Niki, every now and then it helps if people like you. 826 01:05:27,840 --> 01:05:30,051 In places the track is still dangerously wet, 827 01:05:30,134 --> 01:05:32,595 but following a drivers' meeting, a decision has finally been taken... 828 01:05:32,679 --> 01:05:35,598 The Grand Prix will go ahead. 829 01:05:41,145 --> 01:05:42,772 One minute to go. 830 01:05:52,323 --> 01:05:54,867 Jochen's going on slicks. You wanna change? 831 01:05:56,035 --> 01:05:58,079 - Is Niki gonna change? - No. 832 01:05:58,162 --> 01:06:00,206 Then we stay on wets too. 833 01:06:08,172 --> 01:06:10,633 - Niki, ok? - I'm good. 834 01:06:12,135 --> 01:06:14,095 All right, fire her up. 835 01:06:28,318 --> 01:06:31,654 This season's fight for the Formula One World Championship 836 01:06:31,738 --> 01:06:34,407 has so far been the story of two men. 837 01:06:34,490 --> 01:06:38,328 Thus far it's been going pretty much the way of Niki Lauda. 838 01:06:38,411 --> 01:06:40,913 But James Hunt has qualified fastest here. 839 01:06:40,997 --> 01:06:43,541 He is on pole position for the German Grand Prix 840 01:06:43,625 --> 01:06:47,378 with Niki Lauda alongside in the blood-red Ferrari. 841 01:06:49,088 --> 01:06:52,342 It's a long race. If the track starts to dry out, 842 01:06:52,425 --> 01:06:55,678 the wet-weather tyres will no longer be as quick. 843 01:07:17,075 --> 01:07:19,035 Niki Lauda and James Hunt, side by side 844 01:07:19,118 --> 01:07:22,664 on the front row of the grid, go away absolutely as one. 845 01:07:37,095 --> 01:07:41,474 Lauda very aggressive on Hunt there, forcing the McLaren onto the grass. 846 01:07:45,436 --> 01:07:48,856 Lauda has the lead at the moment. Lauda leads into the first corner. 847 01:07:48,940 --> 01:07:51,192 Hunt is in second place. 848 01:07:55,822 --> 01:07:58,074 Mass storming past Hunt! 849 01:07:58,157 --> 01:08:01,828 He made the right choice to go with the dry-weather tyres. 850 01:08:02,704 --> 01:08:04,747 Mass passing Lauda now! 851 01:08:04,831 --> 01:08:08,584 Jochen Mass, in the number 2 McLaren, takes the lead! 852 01:08:08,960 --> 01:08:10,420 Jochen Mass the clear leader, 853 01:08:10,503 --> 01:08:12,505 with everybody else making the decision 854 01:08:12,588 --> 01:08:15,675 to change tyres after just one lap of this race. 855 01:08:15,758 --> 01:08:17,969 He's coming in! Come on, let's go! 856 01:08:25,601 --> 01:08:29,272 See? I told you to go on slicks. You should have taken my advice. 857 01:08:29,355 --> 01:08:31,190 **** off. Where's Niki? 858 01:08:31,941 --> 01:08:34,902 Behind you. He made the same mistake. 859 01:08:46,706 --> 01:08:48,332 Come on! 860 01:08:51,252 --> 01:08:53,671 Come on! What's going on? 861 01:08:54,255 --> 01:08:57,592 The tyre-changing frenzy has caused a huge reshuffling of the pack... 862 01:09:03,723 --> 01:09:06,601 Lauda urging his mechanics to hurry. 863 01:09:08,519 --> 01:09:10,605 It's a disaster! Come on! 864 01:09:22,158 --> 01:09:23,659 What's going on, you ****s? 865 01:09:47,391 --> 01:09:49,644 This race has gone wrong for him so far. 866 01:09:49,727 --> 01:09:54,023 His championship rival, James Hunt, is a long way up the road. 867 01:10:04,242 --> 01:10:05,910 Lauda passing car after car. 868 01:10:05,993 --> 01:10:09,205 He's just going past Mario Andretti's Lotus there. 869 01:10:56,002 --> 01:10:57,420 Niki! 870 01:11:02,675 --> 01:11:05,303 Get me out! Help me! 871 01:11:08,055 --> 01:11:09,765 Several cars are involved. 872 01:11:09,849 --> 01:11:12,101 Looks like it might be one of the Ferraris. 873 01:11:19,150 --> 01:11:21,652 - Come this way. - Come on, come on! 874 01:11:42,381 --> 01:11:44,300 Come this way. 875 01:12:36,560 --> 01:12:40,606 It's not the burns to his face that are the danger. 876 01:12:41,565 --> 01:12:43,567 It's the burns to his lungs. 877 01:12:46,278 --> 01:12:47,905 In the intensive care unit, six doctors 878 01:12:47,989 --> 01:12:51,450 and thirty-four nurses are on duty for him. 879 01:12:52,743 --> 01:12:55,955 But his condition is far worse than originally feared. 880 01:13:23,357 --> 01:13:25,693 The flood, which swept down Big Thompson Canyon in Colorado, 881 01:13:25,776 --> 01:13:28,112 was the worst since records began. 882 01:13:28,195 --> 01:13:30,823 In Formula One today, victory celebrations were muted 883 01:13:30,906 --> 01:13:34,827 after a horrific accident involving world champion Niki Lauda. 884 01:13:34,910 --> 01:13:36,620 Due to safety concerns before the race, 885 01:13:36,704 --> 01:13:39,040 the Austrian had said he would not take part, 886 01:13:39,123 --> 01:13:41,208 but in the end he did. 887 01:13:41,959 --> 01:13:44,462 He was making up for lost time when he went off the track, 888 01:13:44,545 --> 01:13:46,756 puncturing the Ferrari's fuel tank. 889 01:13:46,922 --> 01:13:49,592 Brett Lunger was unable to avoid the flaming wreck 890 01:13:49,675 --> 01:13:52,470 but was unhurt and joined with the other drivers to rescue Lauda, 891 01:13:52,553 --> 01:13:55,598 who was taken to Manheim Hospital with severe burns, 892 01:13:55,681 --> 01:13:59,226 the incident reminding us again of the dangers of Formula One. 893 01:13:59,310 --> 01:14:01,270 Niki Lauda was trapped for almost a minute 894 01:14:01,353 --> 01:14:04,148 in a searing inferno of 800-plus degrees. 895 01:14:17,787 --> 01:14:19,830 He's awake and just spoke. 896 01:14:21,457 --> 01:14:25,044 He said, "Tell the priest to **** off! I'm still alive!" 897 01:14:25,252 --> 01:14:26,796 You can go in. 898 01:15:48,669 --> 01:15:53,299 James Hunt gains on the absent Niki Lauda. 899 01:16:00,389 --> 01:16:03,184 We need to vacuum the lungs. 900 01:16:03,684 --> 01:16:05,936 I should warn you. It won't be easy. 901 01:17:15,005 --> 01:17:16,298 Do it again. 902 01:17:16,632 --> 01:17:20,719 Are you sure? The lungs will already be bruised. 903 01:18:02,720 --> 01:18:04,805 Please, stop. 904 01:18:05,848 --> 01:18:09,393 I know what you're thinking, but please... 905 01:18:10,686 --> 01:18:13,897 if you love me, you won't say a word. 906 01:18:50,934 --> 01:18:53,771 - Morning, chaps. - Hey, here's the man. 907 01:18:58,233 --> 01:19:00,486 - What's going on? - Jesus. It's Niki. 908 01:19:00,569 --> 01:19:02,863 - What about him? - He's here. 909 01:19:02,946 --> 01:19:04,531 - What? - He's racing. 910 01:19:28,097 --> 01:19:29,556 It's that bad, huh? 911 01:19:30,808 --> 01:19:32,101 No. 912 01:19:32,893 --> 01:19:36,438 In hospital I asked them straight, no bullshit, 913 01:19:36,522 --> 01:19:38,899 how bad my appearance would be. 914 01:19:39,274 --> 01:19:43,445 They said with time it would be fine. But it won't. 915 01:19:44,905 --> 01:19:48,117 I can tell, seeing your reaction. 916 01:19:48,826 --> 01:19:51,829 I will spend the rest of my life with a face that frightens people. 917 01:19:56,041 --> 01:20:00,629 You know, Niki, I tried to write you a letter at the time, to apologise. 918 01:20:01,338 --> 01:20:03,966 The drivers' meeting in Germany, before the race. 919 01:20:04,049 --> 01:20:06,427 - I swayed the room. - Yes, you did. 920 01:20:06,927 --> 01:20:09,471 That race should never have gone ahead. 921 01:20:09,555 --> 01:20:11,432 No, it shouldn't. 922 01:20:11,807 --> 01:20:15,352 So in many ways I feel responsible for what happened and... 923 01:20:15,436 --> 01:20:17,062 You were. 924 01:20:18,647 --> 01:20:23,360 But, trust me, watching you win those races 925 01:20:23,444 --> 01:20:25,737 while I was fighting for my life... 926 01:20:27,781 --> 01:20:32,202 you were equally responsible for getting me back in the car. 927 01:20:58,729 --> 01:21:01,190 - How are you feeling, Niki? - Fine. 928 01:21:01,982 --> 01:21:06,069 Niki, can you confirm to us exactly which procedures you've had 929 01:21:06,153 --> 01:21:09,490 - and the expectations for your recovery. - Sure. 930 01:21:09,698 --> 01:21:11,366 I had a skin graft operation 931 01:21:11,450 --> 01:21:14,578 where they put half my right thigh in my face. 932 01:21:16,079 --> 01:21:18,290 Now, it doesn't look too good, 933 01:21:18,373 --> 01:21:20,751 but one unexpected advantage is 934 01:21:20,834 --> 01:21:22,753 it's impossible to perspire through a skin graft, 935 01:21:22,836 --> 01:21:27,633 so sweat will never run into my eyes again, which is good for a driver. 936 01:21:28,842 --> 01:21:31,762 When they heard about your condition, Ferrari immediately 937 01:21:31,845 --> 01:21:34,556 hired a replacement driver, Carlos Reutemann. 938 01:21:34,640 --> 01:21:38,018 Yeah, before even reaching the hospital. 939 01:21:38,602 --> 01:21:44,149 -Is Reutemann driving today too? -Yes and keen to make an impression. 940 01:21:44,233 --> 01:21:48,278 So let's see where Mr Reutemann finishes and where I finish today. 941 01:21:49,613 --> 01:21:53,075 James Hunt and McLaren have caught up a lot while you were away. 942 01:21:53,158 --> 01:21:54,493 Yes. 943 01:21:55,536 --> 01:21:59,540 So is there a question now or are you just trying to piss me off? 944 01:22:01,708 --> 01:22:05,170 - You still think you can win? - Yes, of course. 945 01:22:05,587 --> 01:22:07,506 I have the better car. 946 01:22:07,589 --> 01:22:09,550 And possibly I'm the better driver. 947 01:22:09,633 --> 01:22:13,011 But he's a clever guy and he's used his time well 948 01:22:13,095 --> 01:22:16,890 while I was lying half-dead in hospital to win some points. 949 01:22:18,850 --> 01:22:21,603 And what did your wife say when she saw your face? 950 01:22:27,818 --> 01:22:31,321 She said, “Sweetie, you don't need a face to drive.” 951 01:22:31,405 --> 01:22:33,490 “You just need a right foot.” 952 01:22:34,324 --> 01:22:36,076 I'm being serious. 953 01:22:36,159 --> 01:22:37,494 Do you really think your marriage 954 01:22:37,578 --> 01:22:41,748 can survive with the way you look now? 955 01:22:43,458 --> 01:22:45,669 And I'm being serious too. 956 01:22:46,378 --> 01:22:49,590 **** you. Press conference over. 957 01:22:55,762 --> 01:22:58,348 You know how to get noticed Clive, I'll tell you that. 958 01:22:58,432 --> 01:22:59,433 I thought it went well, to be honest. 959 01:22:59,516 --> 01:23:03,061 They don't like it when it's not going their way. That's the game. 960 01:23:03,145 --> 01:23:05,397 - See you. - See you later. 961 01:23:05,480 --> 01:23:07,357 - James, are you all right? - Good, yeah. 962 01:23:07,441 --> 01:23:10,944 I think I've got something for you on that last question, about Niki. 963 01:23:11,028 --> 01:23:13,447 You heard about that? Did you see... 964 01:23:23,999 --> 01:23:26,168 Please, James... 965 01:23:26,501 --> 01:23:29,755 Now go home to your wife and ask her how you look. 966 01:23:32,132 --> 01:23:33,050 Prick. 967 01:23:49,775 --> 01:23:52,778 So Niki Lauda, just 42 days 968 01:23:52,861 --> 01:23:54,946 after his near-fatal accident at Nillrburgring, 969 01:23:55,030 --> 01:23:58,200 will race here today at Monza against all medical advice 970 01:23:58,283 --> 01:24:00,869 and no doubt in incredible pain. 971 01:24:46,039 --> 01:24:50,419 Niki, it's time. Ok? 972 01:24:57,884 --> 01:25:00,053 Please clear the grid. 973 01:25:02,097 --> 01:25:04,141 One minute to go. 974 01:25:41,303 --> 01:25:44,890 That's a bad start for Lauda, he's slow away. 975 01:25:50,145 --> 01:25:53,064 The returning Niki Lauda seems overwhelmed. 976 01:25:53,148 --> 01:25:55,650 He's being overtaken by car after car. 977 01:25:58,069 --> 01:25:59,613 A terrible start for the Austrian. 978 01:25:59,696 --> 01:26:01,907 It's perhaps too soon for him to be racing again. 979 01:26:05,076 --> 01:26:08,330 Lauda's off line. He runs wide onto the grass. 980 01:26:13,293 --> 01:26:17,798 He wrestles it back onto the track, but that was a bad moment for Niki. 981 01:26:21,927 --> 01:26:24,262 Niki Lauda's the reigning world champion, 982 01:26:24,346 --> 01:26:27,098 but maybe in his current state he's a danger out there, 983 01:26:27,182 --> 01:26:30,101 to himself and to the rest of the field. 984 01:26:31,937 --> 01:26:35,565 And Stuck has collided with Mario Andretti's Lotus! 985 01:26:36,024 --> 01:26:38,902 Niki's boxed in. He's got nowhere to go. 986 01:26:53,583 --> 01:26:57,796 Niki Lauda is actually making a move. He's on Brambi||a's tail. 987 01:27:00,465 --> 01:27:03,093 He pulls out of the slipstream to overtake. 988 01:27:03,969 --> 01:27:05,846 Lauda's starting to find the form 989 01:27:05,929 --> 01:27:08,765 that early in this race we believed he'd lost. 990 01:27:14,688 --> 01:27:19,526 Lauda's now lapping faster than Reutemann and closing the gap ahead. 991 01:27:22,654 --> 01:27:25,198 Lauda closing on Carlos Reutemann, 992 01:27:25,282 --> 01:27:28,618 the man called in to be his replacement in the Ferrari team. 993 01:27:37,711 --> 01:27:39,588 And there's James Hunt's McLaren, 994 01:27:39,671 --> 01:27:42,841 smoking stationary by the side of the road. 995 01:27:45,510 --> 01:27:49,139 This is bad news for Hunt's championship hopes. 996 01:27:53,310 --> 01:27:56,980 It's Ronnie Peterson who comes home the winner here at Monza. 997 01:27:57,063 --> 01:28:00,734 But all eyes are on the man who finishes a brilliant fourth! 998 01:28:01,192 --> 01:28:03,153 Niki Lauda! 999 01:28:44,152 --> 01:28:46,237 What a race, what a man, what a season. 1000 01:28:46,321 --> 01:28:48,657 With a fourth-place finish and three priceless points, 1001 01:28:48,740 --> 01:28:52,786 Niki Lauda is a major step closer to retaining the World Championship. 1002 01:29:51,511 --> 01:29:55,056 So the long, gruelling and incredibly dramatic season 1003 01:29:55,140 --> 01:29:57,767 comes down to this final race in Japan 1004 01:29:57,851 --> 01:30:00,437 in the shadow of Mount Fuji. 1005 01:30:00,770 --> 01:30:03,857 Niki Lauda goes into this deciding race at Fuji 1006 01:30:03,940 --> 01:30:05,984 just three points ahead of James Hunt, 1007 01:30:06,067 --> 01:30:09,195 Hunt knowing he must beat the Austrian fair and square 1008 01:30:09,279 --> 01:30:10,780 to take the title. 1009 01:30:11,865 --> 01:30:15,410 James, do you think you can cope with the pressure? 1010 01:30:15,493 --> 01:30:18,788 Well, I've never really understood what that means. I love my job. 1011 01:30:18,872 --> 01:30:20,999 I love competing. I love racing. 1012 01:30:21,916 --> 01:30:23,877 Maybe you should ask Niki. He's the World Champion. 1013 01:30:23,960 --> 01:30:27,756 He's got everything to lose. 1014 01:30:27,839 --> 01:30:32,177 -Mr Lauda, are you feeling pressure? -Do I like look I'm feeling pressure? 1015 01:30:32,260 --> 01:30:36,389 I am World Champion and on the verge to become World Champion again. 1016 01:30:37,057 --> 01:30:38,850 Hunt now has the opportunity to win, 1017 01:30:38,933 --> 01:30:40,935 but it's not so easy to become a champion. 1018 01:30:41,019 --> 01:30:43,980 You have to really believe it to make it possible. 1019 01:30:44,230 --> 01:30:46,149 James, is there anything you'd like to add? 1020 01:30:46,232 --> 01:30:50,236 If Niki is being tricky and getting a kicky out of playing mind games, 1021 01:30:50,320 --> 01:30:54,699 then fine, I'm flattered. But the fact is momentum is with me. 1022 01:30:54,783 --> 01:30:56,951 I've never felt better. 1023 01:30:57,035 --> 01:30:59,245 And I fully expect the next press conference we will have 1024 01:30:59,329 --> 01:31:01,664 will be with me as World Champion. 1025 01:31:05,627 --> 01:31:08,296 Intermittent heavy rain has been forecast 1026 01:31:08,379 --> 01:31:12,300 here at Fuji today, along with strong winds and occasional fog 1027 01:31:12,383 --> 01:31:14,511 rolling in from the mountain. 1028 01:31:16,679 --> 01:31:19,099 And so with today's Japanese Grand Prix to come, 1029 01:31:19,182 --> 01:31:22,769 Lauda's lead a mere three points. What a way to finish the season. 1030 01:31:23,353 --> 01:31:24,854 Hunt or Lauda? 1031 01:31:24,938 --> 01:31:27,857 The final chapter will unfold when we bring you extended coverage... 1032 01:31:27,941 --> 01:31:30,985 - They've got to cancel the race. - It's lethal out there. 1033 01:31:31,069 --> 01:31:33,196 The race is going ahead. 1034 01:31:33,279 --> 01:31:35,490 Television rights have been sold all around the world. 1035 01:31:35,573 --> 01:31:38,118 The showdown between you and Niki is all anyone wants to see. 1036 01:31:38,201 --> 01:31:41,454 With heavy rain continuing to fall here at Fuji, 1037 01:31:41,538 --> 01:31:43,998 a decision has finally been made. 1038 01:31:44,082 --> 01:31:47,460 The 1976 Japanese Grand Prix will go ahead. 1039 01:31:48,586 --> 01:31:50,380 All drivers to your cars, please. 1040 01:32:15,446 --> 01:32:17,657 Five minutes to go. 1041 01:32:59,824 --> 01:33:00,950 - All right? - All right. 1042 01:33:01,034 --> 01:33:03,828 - Hold still. - What the hell are you doing? 1043 01:33:03,912 --> 01:33:06,956 - To let the condensation out. - It'll also let the water in. 1044 01:33:07,040 --> 01:33:07,957 Not if you're leading. 1045 01:33:08,041 --> 01:33:11,544 Trust me, this race is all about the start. 1046 01:33:12,420 --> 01:33:14,631 - Need a hand here? - Yeah, hold it, Teddy. 1047 01:33:29,729 --> 01:33:31,856 Ok, start the bastard. 1048 01:33:34,150 --> 01:33:35,526 Good luck, kid. 1049 01:33:38,029 --> 01:33:39,489 Good luck, James. 1050 01:34:39,716 --> 01:34:41,884 Electric tension here at Fuji. 1051 01:34:41,968 --> 01:34:44,053 80,000 bedraggled race fans 1052 01:34:44,137 --> 01:34:47,557 and the racing grudge match of the decade. 1053 01:34:47,640 --> 01:34:50,226 And there's Mario Andretti in pole position, 1054 01:34:50,310 --> 01:34:51,477 James Hunt alongside him. 1055 01:34:53,187 --> 01:34:56,399 On row two of the grid, there is Niki Lauda, 1056 01:34:56,482 --> 01:34:59,569 and on row three of the grid, Jody Scheckter from South Africa 1057 01:34:59,652 --> 01:35:00,695 in the six-wheel Tyrrell. 1058 01:35:00,778 --> 01:35:04,198 Behind him, the rest of the 25-car field. 1059 01:35:21,090 --> 01:35:25,261 There's the flag and finally the Japanese Grand Prix is underway! 1060 01:35:37,774 --> 01:35:40,485 In these conditions it must be almost impossible to drive 1061 01:35:40,568 --> 01:35:42,737 a 450-horsepower car. 1062 01:36:09,847 --> 01:36:13,226 And it's Andretti who has the lead, but Hunt is attacking. 1063 01:36:13,309 --> 01:36:15,770 Hunt's going round the outside of Andretti. 1064 01:36:15,853 --> 01:36:17,271 Niki Lauda following him through. 1065 01:36:17,355 --> 01:36:20,483 Hunt leads into the first flghbhanden 1066 01:37:03,276 --> 01:37:06,237 Hunt comes through to complete his first lap, leading the field. 1067 01:37:06,320 --> 01:37:08,739 At least he has clear vision in front of him. 1068 01:37:08,823 --> 01:37:10,992 Niki Lauda, behind him, eating his spray. 1069 01:37:30,428 --> 01:37:33,181 Lauda is slowing. Niki Lauda is bringing 1070 01:37:33,264 --> 01:37:35,433 the Ferrari number one into the pit. 1071 01:37:36,684 --> 01:37:40,855 Some sort of problem, we can't imagine what, so early in the race. 1072 01:37:46,527 --> 01:37:49,614 What's wrong with the car? What's wrong with the car? 1073 01:37:50,740 --> 01:37:55,870 - Niki, what's wrong with the car? - Nothing. Car's perfect. 1074 01:37:59,332 --> 01:38:01,584 - What are you doing? - I'm stopping. 1075 01:38:01,667 --> 01:38:04,670 His mechanics are asking what the problem is. But wait! 1076 01:38:04,754 --> 01:38:08,090 Niki Lauda's getting out of the car! This is sensational! 1077 01:38:08,174 --> 01:38:12,094 The reigning World Champion, Niki Lauda, is out of this race. 1078 01:38:12,178 --> 01:38:13,638 It's too dangerous. 1079 01:38:14,263 --> 01:38:18,100 Niki, you want me to say there was a problem with the car, for the media? 1080 01:38:18,184 --> 01:38:21,521 No. Tell them the truth. 1081 01:38:22,271 --> 01:38:26,234 Now, what is happening? They're talking to the team manager. 1082 01:38:26,317 --> 01:38:28,611 Lauda explaining something. 1083 01:38:43,459 --> 01:38:47,171 With Lauda out, James Hunt knows he has to finish this race 1084 01:38:47,255 --> 01:38:50,633 in third place or higher to be World Champion. 1085 01:38:50,716 --> 01:38:53,386 But the job's not done yet for James Hunt. 1086 01:38:53,469 --> 01:38:57,723 In these dreadful conditions, he still has to go the distance. 1087 01:38:59,559 --> 01:39:03,813 15 laps to go here at Fuji. James Hunt or Niki Lauda? 1088 01:39:03,896 --> 01:39:07,108 This extraordinary season is not over yet. 1089 01:39:07,191 --> 01:39:09,902 In this treacherous final round, can James Hunt hang on? 1090 01:39:09,986 --> 01:39:15,324 And the scoreboard tells a story. Lap 58. Hunt in the lead. 1091 01:39:17,285 --> 01:39:20,288 Oh, God, his tyres, they're blistering. 1092 01:39:20,621 --> 01:39:24,542 Brambilla very close behind now, closing on him all the time now. 1093 01:39:24,625 --> 01:39:27,753 And he's trying to drive inside James Hunt. 1094 01:39:27,837 --> 01:39:30,381 Hunt cuts across the orange March nose. 1095 01:39:30,464 --> 01:39:32,800 Hunt's not having that at all. And he's spinning. 1096 01:39:32,883 --> 01:39:36,762 He missed Hunt but almost took James Hunt out of the race 1097 01:39:36,846 --> 01:39:38,389 and out of the world championship. 1098 01:39:38,472 --> 01:39:42,059 Now we find Mario Andretti closing on James Hunt. 1099 01:39:46,272 --> 01:39:49,483 Mario Andretti's going past Hunt! Hunt is slowing. 1100 01:39:49,567 --> 01:39:52,278 James Hunt seems to have a problem. 1101 01:39:57,033 --> 01:39:58,784 Despite these wet conditions, 1102 01:39:58,868 --> 01:40:01,537 these wet-weather tyres wear extremely fast. 1103 01:40:01,621 --> 01:40:03,122 Hunt's tyres, they've gone. 1104 01:40:03,205 --> 01:40:06,917 Hunt nursing his car back to the pit stop. 1105 01:40:08,419 --> 01:40:10,796 That back marker's going past Hunt. 1106 01:40:22,558 --> 01:40:26,062 Look at that left front tyre, right front tyre, sorry. 1107 01:40:26,145 --> 01:40:29,482 No tread on it at all. And the other one is flat. 1108 01:40:29,565 --> 01:40:31,651 Let's go! Let's go! 1109 01:40:35,905 --> 01:40:38,783 Ok? When did you break your gear lever? 1110 01:40:38,866 --> 01:40:40,993 Nine or ten laps ago. 1111 01:40:41,077 --> 01:40:43,162 - Alistair, we need to lift it! - Come on! 1112 01:40:43,245 --> 01:40:44,830 - At the front. - Let's go. 1113 01:40:44,914 --> 01:40:46,916 Regazzoni's Ferrari and Jacques Lafitte 1114 01:40:46,999 --> 01:40:49,377 in the Ligier have gone ahead. 1115 01:40:49,460 --> 01:40:51,921 Come on, hurry! 1116 01:40:52,004 --> 01:40:55,716 - You did it. You're going to be World Champion! - Not yet. 1117 01:40:55,800 --> 01:40:59,553 A few laps ago, James Hunt was looking like champion elect. 1118 01:40:59,637 --> 01:41:02,056 Now it looks as though it's all gone wrong for him. 1119 01:41:04,141 --> 01:41:05,267 - James. - Come on! 1120 01:41:05,351 --> 01:41:06,352 - Listen. - What? 1121 01:41:06,435 --> 01:41:10,022 - Just go easy out there. - What are you saying? 1122 01:41:10,106 --> 01:41:12,775 I'm saying look after yourself. 1123 01:41:12,858 --> 01:41:16,404 We want you back in one piece. You're too far back. 1124 01:41:16,487 --> 01:41:19,657 There's too many drivers in front of you. There's always next year. 1125 01:41:19,740 --> 01:41:22,243 So that's it? It's over? 1126 01:41:22,743 --> 01:41:24,912 Clear! 1127 01:41:27,373 --> 01:41:29,333 - Clear! - **** it! 1128 01:41:33,129 --> 01:41:36,424 James Hunt rejoins the race in sixth position. 1129 01:41:36,507 --> 01:41:40,970 There are four laps left to go. Surely no way back for the Brit now. 1130 01:41:59,905 --> 01:42:01,699 Concentrate, Superstar. 1131 01:42:01,782 --> 01:42:04,076 Just brings it back under control. 1132 01:42:04,160 --> 01:42:06,078 Sliding the McLaren on the very edge there. 1133 01:42:08,456 --> 01:42:11,041 Hunt's M23 twitching this way and that under braking. 1134 01:42:11,125 --> 01:42:12,418 And he almost loses it right there. 1135 01:42:12,501 --> 01:42:15,796 Hunt on the tail of Jacques Lafitte in the blue Ligier. 1136 01:42:23,262 --> 01:42:25,598 Don't do it, James. 1137 01:42:28,058 --> 01:42:31,645 He's inches away from the pit wall. He's inches away from the Ligier. 1138 01:42:40,780 --> 01:42:42,948 James Hunt has made up another place, but it's not enough 1139 01:42:43,991 --> 01:42:46,202 and this race is running out. 1140 01:42:54,251 --> 01:42:57,463 And Watson has spun. Watson has spun! 1141 01:43:01,050 --> 01:43:03,803 Hunt manages to weave his way between that back marker 1142 01:43:03,886 --> 01:43:05,888 and the stationary Penske. 1143 01:43:05,971 --> 01:43:08,015 He's catching Regazzoni, but in these conditions, 1144 01:43:08,098 --> 01:43:12,228 it's one thing to catch up, it's quite another to overtake. 1145 01:43:15,105 --> 01:43:19,902 He's alongside Clay Regazzoni. This could be the world championship. 1146 01:43:27,910 --> 01:43:29,620 He's got him! 1147 01:43:29,870 --> 01:43:32,832 The scoreboard still shows Hunt in 5th place. 1148 01:43:44,635 --> 01:43:46,804 Hunt crosses the line. 1149 01:43:46,887 --> 01:43:50,474 He needed to finish third to score enough points to be World Champion, 1150 01:43:50,558 --> 01:43:54,937 and in the confusion here we're being told that he may have finished fifth. 1151 01:43:55,020 --> 01:43:56,814 He finished fifth? 1152 01:43:56,897 --> 01:43:59,984 Our lap charts show Hunt in third place. 1153 01:44:00,067 --> 01:44:02,152 Well, if the scoreboard's right, 1154 01:44:02,236 --> 01:44:05,823 it means he's just missed out on the championship. 1155 01:44:05,906 --> 01:44:09,451 Crushing defeat for Hunt after such a heroic drive. 1156 01:44:12,454 --> 01:44:14,957 I can see the race stewards conferring, 1157 01:44:15,040 --> 01:44:16,834 examining the official lap charts. 1158 01:44:16,917 --> 01:44:20,254 We're just going to have to wait for their verdict here. 1159 01:44:37,187 --> 01:44:39,857 - Let's get you out of there, buddy. - I'm sorry. 1160 01:44:39,940 --> 01:44:40,900 I thought I could make up the ground. 1161 01:44:40,983 --> 01:44:43,903 - What are you talking about? You did it. - Did what? 1162 01:44:43,986 --> 01:44:48,782 Jesus. You crazy bastard! You came third. You got the points. 1163 01:44:48,866 --> 01:44:50,034 You're champion of the world! 1164 01:44:50,159 --> 01:44:52,578 James Hunt is now officially confirmed 1165 01:44:52,661 --> 01:44:54,663 as finishing third here in Japan, 1166 01:44:54,747 --> 01:44:59,084 and that means he is champion of the world. 1167 01:45:00,377 --> 01:45:06,425 Our new World Champion, James Hunt, by just one single point. 1168 01:45:16,518 --> 01:45:18,938 World bloody Champion! 1169 01:45:27,905 --> 01:45:31,241 - What are you going to do now? - I shall be getting drunk. 1170 01:45:32,409 --> 01:45:35,454 It's wonderful, absolute dream. 1171 01:45:48,175 --> 01:45:49,760 Are you okay? 1172 01:45:51,845 --> 01:45:53,472 Fine. 1173 01:45:55,099 --> 01:45:57,017 No regrets. 1174 01:46:00,104 --> 01:46:02,147 Not one. 1175 01:46:21,083 --> 01:46:25,421 And our special guest, Formula One champion James Hunt. 1176 01:46:49,945 --> 01:46:52,197 Wait. Come on. 1177 01:46:54,491 --> 01:46:57,077 There's no better motor oil than Havoline. 1178 01:47:07,337 --> 01:47:12,092 - Yes, me too. Where are we going? - Anywhere I want to go. 1179 01:47:12,176 --> 01:47:15,888 And I don't have to hijack it, either. As long as I pay for it. 1180 01:47:15,971 --> 01:47:18,223 I'm starving. Let's get some food. 1181 01:47:34,740 --> 01:47:36,992 Niki. 1182 01:47:38,786 --> 01:47:40,537 Good to see you. 1183 01:47:44,708 --> 01:47:47,002 I heard you were spending more and more time in one of these. 1184 01:47:47,086 --> 01:47:49,379 - Do you fly? - No. 1185 01:47:49,463 --> 01:47:52,174 I don't think they'd insure me. You should try. 1186 01:47:52,257 --> 01:47:54,802 It's good for discipline. You have to stay within the rules, 1187 01:47:54,885 --> 01:47:56,887 stick to regulations, suppress the ego. 1188 01:47:56,970 --> 01:48:00,933 - It helps with the racing. - And there I was thinking 1189 01:48:01,016 --> 01:48:03,393 you were about to wax lyrical about the romance of flight. 1190 01:48:03,477 --> 01:48:06,480 No, that's all bullshit. 1191 01:48:06,563 --> 01:48:10,275 - So what brings you here? - A friend's wedding. 1192 01:48:10,359 --> 01:48:12,111 At least I think it was a wedding. 1193 01:48:12,194 --> 01:48:14,404 Might have been a birthday or something. It's all a bit of a blur. 1194 01:48:14,488 --> 01:48:16,949 - How about you? Have you been at Fiorano? - Pre-season testing. 1195 01:48:17,032 --> 01:48:19,034 - You're relentless. - Thank you. 1196 01:48:19,118 --> 01:48:21,120 I'm not sure that was meant as a compliment. 1197 01:48:21,203 --> 01:48:23,580 When do you start testing? Next week? 1198 01:48:23,664 --> 01:48:25,833 No. What, are you nuts? 1199 01:48:25,916 --> 01:48:27,918 I didn't just win the biggest thing of my life 1200 01:48:28,001 --> 01:48:32,965 - so I could get right back to work. - Why? You have to. 1201 01:48:33,048 --> 01:48:36,635 To prove to all the people who will always say you just won it because... 1202 01:48:36,718 --> 01:48:40,139 Because of what? Because of your accident? 1203 01:48:41,640 --> 01:48:44,017 Niki, is that other people or is that you? 1204 01:48:44,101 --> 01:48:47,938 I won, ok? On the all-important day when it came down to it, 1205 01:48:48,021 --> 01:48:50,399 we raced on equal terms, equally good cars. 1206 01:48:50,482 --> 01:48:52,568 And I put my life on the line and I saw it through. 1207 01:48:52,651 --> 01:48:54,611 - And you call that winning? - Yes. 1208 01:48:54,695 --> 01:48:58,991 The risks were totally unacceptable. You were prepared to die. 1209 01:48:59,074 --> 01:49:01,785 - To me that's losing. - Yes, I was. I admit it. 1210 01:49:01,869 --> 01:49:04,288 I was prepared to die to beat you that day. 1211 01:49:04,371 --> 01:49:07,749 And that's the effect you have on me. You'd pushed me that far. 1212 01:49:07,833 --> 01:49:10,002 And it felt great. 1213 01:49:10,085 --> 01:49:12,254 I mean, hell, isn't that what we're in this for? 1214 01:49:12,337 --> 01:49:15,632 To stare death in the face and to cheat it? 1215 01:49:15,716 --> 01:49:19,803 Come on, there's nobility in that. It's like being knights. 1216 01:49:19,887 --> 01:49:22,639 You English, you're such ****s. 1217 01:49:23,432 --> 01:49:26,685 You know my position. 20% risk. 1218 01:49:26,768 --> 01:49:30,480 No, Niki, don't bring the percentages into this. Don't be a pro. 1219 01:49:30,564 --> 01:49:33,192 The minute you do that, you kill what's good about this. 1220 01:49:33,275 --> 01:49:35,694 You kill the sport. 1221 01:49:38,197 --> 01:49:40,199 James! 1222 01:49:40,365 --> 01:49:42,367 James! 1223 01:49:44,995 --> 01:49:46,663 I've got to go. 1224 01:49:47,956 --> 01:49:50,167 Careful in this thing. 1225 01:49:51,001 --> 01:49:52,502 James. 1226 01:49:57,758 --> 01:50:01,553 You know, in hospital, the toughest part of my treatment was the vacuum. 1227 01:50:01,637 --> 01:50:04,765 Pumping the shit out of my lungs. It was hell. 1228 01:50:04,848 --> 01:50:07,809 And while doing it, I was watching television. 1229 01:50:07,893 --> 01:50:11,021 - You winning all my points. - Your points? 1230 01:50:11,104 --> 01:50:14,149 "That bastard, Hunt," I would say. "I hate that guy." 1231 01:50:14,233 --> 01:50:16,151 And then one day the doctor came and said, 1232 01:50:16,235 --> 01:50:18,445 "Mr Lauda, may I offer a piece of advice?" 1233 01:50:18,528 --> 01:50:22,366 "Stop thinking of it as a curse to have been given an enemy in life." 1234 01:50:22,449 --> 01:50:24,451 It can be a blessing too. 1235 01:50:24,534 --> 01:50:27,329 A wise man gets more from his enemies than a fool from his friends." 1236 01:50:27,412 --> 01:50:31,541 And you know what? He was right. 1237 01:50:32,626 --> 01:50:36,505 Look at us. We were both a pair of kids when we met. 1238 01:50:36,588 --> 01:50:38,382 Hot-headed jerks in Formula Three. 1239 01:50:38,465 --> 01:50:41,760 Disowned by our families. Headed nowhere. 1240 01:50:41,843 --> 01:50:45,222 And now we're both champions of the world. 1241 01:50:45,305 --> 01:50:49,685 - It was not bad. - No, it's not bad. 1242 01:50:49,768 --> 01:50:53,313 So don't let me down now. I need you busting my ****. 1243 01:50:53,397 --> 01:50:56,566 - Get back to work. - I will, Niki, I will. 1244 01:50:57,359 --> 01:50:59,319 But I intend to enjoy myself first. 1245 01:50:59,403 --> 01:51:01,989 Some of life needs to be for pleasure. 1246 01:51:02,072 --> 01:51:04,866 What's the point of having a million cups and medals 1247 01:51:04,950 --> 01:51:07,744 and planes if you don't have any fun? 1248 01:51:08,370 --> 01:51:11,290 How is that winning? 1249 01:51:11,373 --> 01:51:14,418 - James! - We're gonna leave without you! 1250 01:51:19,631 --> 01:51:25,178 - I'll see you on race day, champ. - You will... champ. 1251 01:51:27,514 --> 01:51:29,766 You look good, Niki. 1252 01:51:29,850 --> 01:51:32,894 The only guy to have his face burnt off and it be an improvement. 1253 01:51:39,776 --> 01:51:42,362 Of course, he didn't listen to me. 1254 01:51:42,446 --> 01:51:45,741 For James, one world title was enough. 1255 01:51:45,824 --> 01:51:48,994 He had proved what he needed to prove, 1256 01:51:49,077 --> 01:51:53,123 to himself and anyone who doubted him. 1257 01:51:53,206 --> 01:51:56,335 And two years later he retired. 1258 01:51:56,418 --> 01:51:59,338 When I saw him next in London seven years later, 1259 01:51:59,421 --> 01:52:03,550 me as champion again, him as broadcaster, 1260 01:52:03,633 --> 01:52:08,055 he was barefoot on a bicycle with a flat tyre. 1261 01:52:08,138 --> 01:52:10,724 Still living each day like his last. 1262 01:52:12,642 --> 01:52:16,688 When I heard he'd died, aged 45, of a heart attack, 1263 01:52:16,772 --> 01:52:21,151 I wasn't surprised. I was just sad. 1264 01:52:21,943 --> 01:52:24,446 People always think of us as rivals, 1265 01:52:24,529 --> 01:52:29,242 but he was among the very few I liked 1266 01:52:29,326 --> 01:52:31,953 and even fewer that I respected. 1267 01:52:35,374 --> 01:52:38,293 He remains the only person I envied.