Lunger's Formula One career started alongside James Hunt in the Hesketh team in 1975, followed by a season with March 761 run by Chesterfield Racing, but switched to a McLaren M23 after three races.
Lunger's Formula One career started alongside James Hunt in the Hesketh team in 1975, followed by a season with Surtees in 1976. For 1977, he started the season with a March 761 run by Chesterfield Racing, but switched to a McLaren M23 after three races.