John Surtees

'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 giants in…

3 months ago

When mighty Surtees defeated the elements and rivals at Spa

On this day in 1966, John Surtees defied the elements, his rivals and Spa's ever-present dangers to win the Belgian…

11 months ago

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 family, friends…

7 years ago

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 to John…

7 years ago

John Surtees - Il grande John

John Surtees was motorsport royalty, simply put. Not just for the mere fact that he held the outstanding distinction of…

7 years ago

A unique motorsports world champion

A very happy birthday today to Sir John Surtees, who turns 83 today having been born in Tatsfield, Surrey on…

7 years ago

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 rethink his…

8 years ago

Setting the record without Ferrari red

When John Surtees won his F1 drivers' championship in 1964, he became the first - and to date only -…

8 years ago

Happy Birthday John Surtees

John Surtees CBE turned 82 yesterday. The 1964 Formula One World Champion remains the only man to win a motorcycle…

8 years ago

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 Honours List.…

8 years ago

‘Mike the Bike’ and 'Big John'

While we’re talking motorcyles, it’s only appropriate to remember that just like John Surtees, Mike Hailwood was another two-wheel world…

8 years ago

Still keen for a Ferrari

John Surtees may be 81, but that doesn't stop him from jumping in to a racing car at the first…

9 years ago