John Surtees
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When mighty Surtees defeated the elements and his rivals at Spa
On this day in 1966, John Surtees defied the elements, his rivals and Spa's ever-present dangers to win...
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'Big John' Surtees: Still a giant in our hearts
John Surtees, who was born in Surrey, England on this day in 1934, remains one of the true...
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Family and friends bid a final farewell to John Surtees
Formula 1 legend John Surtees who passed away earlier this month at 83 was laid to rest by...
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Remembering John Surtees with 'a moment of noise'
The Goodwood Members' Meeting which took place last weekend at the West Sussex circuit offered a fitting tribute...
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A unique motorsports world champion
A very happy birthday today to Sir John Surtees, who turns 83 today having been born in Tatsfield,...
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Surtees calls on Hamilton to back 'Halo' concept
Formula 1 legend John Surtees has made an appeal to Lewis Hamilton, imploring the reigning World Champion to...
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Setting the record without Ferrari red
When John Surtees won his F1 drivers' championship in 1964, he became the first - and to date...
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Happy Birthday John Surtees
John Surtees CBE turned 82 yesterday. The 1964 Formula One World Champion remains the only man to win...
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Surtees appointed a CBE in New Year Honours
John Surtees has been appointed a CBE for services to motorsport by the Queen in the New Year...
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โMike the Bikeโ and 'Big John'
While weโre talking motorcyles, itโs only appropriate to remember that just like John Surtees, Mike Hailwood was another...
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Still keen for a Ferrari
John Surtees may be 81, but that doesn't stop him from jumping in to a racing car at...