About John James
Lived 1914 – 2002 (aged 87). John James was a British formula One driver and engineer.
John Martin James (10 May 1914 – 27 January 2002) was a British racing driver from England. He competed in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix. James was an engineer who acquired a Maserati 4CLT/48, and entered the 1951 British Grand Prix, retiring from a damaged radiator after 23 laps. Regulation changes for limited his Maserati to competing in Formula Libre only, and he competed in several sprint races before retiring from racing.
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points 1951 John James Maserati 4CLT/48 Maserati S6 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER ITA ESP NC 0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John James?
racecar driver (b. 1914)
When was John James born?
John James was born on 10 May 1914 in Warwickshire.
When did John James die?
John James died on 27 January 2002 in St. Julian's.
What was John James's occupation?
John James was a formula One driver and engineer.
What nationality was John James?
John James was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John James (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John James. https://biography.guide/john-james-formula-one-driver/
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