Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English athlete John Surtees.
Last updated on November 22, 2024.
John Surtees, was a British Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and Formula One driver. On his way to become a seven-time Grand Prix motorcycle World Champion, he won his first title in 1956, and followed with three consecutive doubles between 1958-1960, winning six World Championships in both the 500 and 350cc classes. Surtees then made the move to the pinnacle of Motorsport, the Formula 1 World Championship, and in 1964 made motor racing history by becoming the F1 World Champion. To this day Surtees remains the only person to have won World Championships on both two and four wheels. He founded the Surtees Racing Organisation team that competed as a constructor in Formula One, Formula 2 and Formula 5000 from 1970 to 1978. He was also the ambassador of the Racing Steps Foundation.
Our driver policy was partly dictated by who was available because of other contracts.
I get appalled when I see good drivers being left on the sidelines because they haven't come up with the half million to a million to put themselves in a competitive car.
The team did a superb pitstop. We had steadily improved.
Everything you need to get that relaxed driving that brings consistency only comes with practice.
The team came together. We're looking forward to the next race.
A1 Great Britain has to look at the longer term.
Obviously the first sentiment is disappointment that we didn't get the car home and more disappointment that at the time that it stopped the car was in the lead.
We couldn't get the car back until well after the end of the race and we had very little time for repairs.
If he can't do it with Ferrari, well, he can't do it.
I left with nothing and needing to begin a new career.
The connection of the car to the driver is the seat. You are strapped in tightly in it. On the motorcycle, you can move around. The G-forces feel different. It's probably harder to change from the car to the motorcycle.