John Surtees

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 the Belgian…

6 months ago

'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…

10 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

9 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 -…

9 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…

9 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.…

9 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…

9 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