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Portrait of John Surtees

John Surtees

(1934–2017) Formula One Driver

11 quotes in 72 categories

John Surtees was a Formula One driver, best known for Beachy Head.

Quick Facts About John Surtees

Born: February 11, 1934
Died: March 10, 2017
Profession: Formula One Driver
Notable works: Beachy Head

About John Surtees

John Norman Surtees was a British racing driver and motorcycle road racer who competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1952 to 1960, and Formula One from 1960 to 1972. Surtees was a seven-time Grand Prix motorcycle World Champion, with four titles in the premier 500cc class with MV Agusta. Surtees won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1964 with Ferrari, and remains the only driver to win World Championships on both two- and four-wheels; he won 38 motorcycle Grands Prix and six Formula One Grands Prix.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by John Surtees

Obviously the first sentiment is disappointment that we didn't get the car home and more disappointment that at the time that it…

Car

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The team came together. We're looking forward to the next race.

Came

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I get appalled when I see good drivers being left on the sidelines because they haven't come up with the half million…

Car

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The team did a superb pitstop. We had steadily improved.

Did

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If he can't do it with Ferrari, well, he can't do it.

Ferrari

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Our driver policy was partly dictated by who was available because of other contracts.

Available

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A1 Great Britain has to look at the longer term.

Britain

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I left with nothing and needing to begin a new career.

Career

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The connection of the car to the driver is the seat. You are strapped in tightly in it. On the motorcycle, you…

Car

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We couldn't get the car back until well after the end of the race and we had very little time for repairs.

After

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Everything you need to get that relaxed driving that brings consistency only comes with practice.

Consistency

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