"Probably I have had too much enthusiasm in my career, but I can not do anything. It's my way of being, and when I do something, I give myself to one hundred percent " John Surtees (1934-2017) Four-time 500cc motorcycle World Champion - winning that title in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 - Three time 350cc motorcycle World Champion in 1958, 1959 and 1960. And Formula 1 World Champion in 1964. Greetings from Venezuela.
Je viens d'apprendre le décès de John, et mon cœur est triste. Alors, je voudrais lui rendre hommage, en disant qu'il était non seulement un Grand champion, le seul à avoir été titré en moto et auto, mais aussi un homme discret et que je qualifierai en ce mot: Gentleman. Au revoir....John.
nice that Ferrari supplied him with a road car for his later years. deserved in light of what he achieved. I'm sure only for safety in his old age, John would keeping using a bike as well. RIP
RIP to one of Motorsport's legends, will probably be the only MotoGP and F1 champion for years to come
got a chance to meet and chat with John Surtees in watkins glen 1969 during the 6hr and can -am weekend.made my weekend
Simply....what a great great man... we need more like him...
RIP legend.
Saw John race and win the 1960 senior TT on his M V Agusta.
Not surprised that he went on to success in F1.
Big John.
Ce que Jhon Surtees a accomplit est juste légendaire...!
Pas né encore celui qui rééditera ce exploit 😎
"Probably I have had too much enthusiasm in my career, but I can not do anything. It's my way of being, and when I do something, I give myself to one hundred percent "
John Surtees (1934-2017) Four-time 500cc motorcycle World Champion - winning that title in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 - Three time 350cc motorcycle World Champion in 1958, 1959 and 1960. And Formula 1 World Champion in 1964. Greetings from Venezuela.
john was my grandmothers cousin. no joke.
Je viens d'apprendre le décès de John, et mon cœur est triste. Alors, je voudrais lui rendre hommage, en disant qu'il était non seulement un Grand champion, le seul à avoir été titré en moto et auto, mais aussi un homme discret et que je qualifierai en ce mot: Gentleman.
Au revoir....John.
nice that Ferrari supplied him with a road car for his later years. deserved in light of what he achieved. I'm sure only for safety in his old age, John would keeping using a bike as well. RIP
Godspeed to one of the last of the gentlemen racers.
Irritating music