Did Lauda Beat Hunt?

Over 16 races filled with drama, controversy and near-tragedy, Hunt managed to reel-in Lauda's early championship lead to eventually win the title by a single point, 69-68. The award-winning and acclaimed film - Rush - immortalised one of sport's greatest duels.

Did Lauda attend Hunt's funeral?

Did Niki Lauda attend James Hunt's funeral? Lauda's funeral took place in his home city of Vienna on Wednesday, with several of the F1 paddock in attendance. It was a chance for F1 to say farewell to one of its leading lights.

Did Jame hunt really beat up a reporter?

Did James Hunt really punch a journalist for insulting Niki Lauda? No: the scene as depicted in the film is fictitious. However several people who knew Hunt (including his son Tom) have said that it would have been in his character to do so.