John James (racing driver)
British racing driver (1914–2002)
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John Martin James (10 May 1914 – 27 January 2002) was a British racing driver from England.[1] He competed in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix. James was an engineer who acquired a Maserati 4CLT/48, and entered the 1951 British Grand Prix,[2] retiring from a damaged radiator after 23 laps.[3] Regulation changes for 1952 limited his Maserati to competing in Formula Libre only, and he competed in several sprint races before retiring from racing.[3]
Born10 May 1914
Packwood, Warwickshire
Packwood, Warwickshire
Died27 January 2002 (aged 87)
St. Julian's, Malta
St. Julian's, Malta
Nationality
British
BritishActiveyears1951
| Born | 10 May 1914 Packwood, Warwickshire |
|---|---|
| Died | 27 January 2002 (aged 87) St. Julian's, Malta |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | British |
| Active years | 1951 |
| Teams | privateer Maserati |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1951 British Grand Prix |
