Quotes by John Surtees

About John Surtees:

John Surtees is a British former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and Formula One driver. He is a four-time 500cc motorcycle World Champion – winning that title in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 – the Formula One World Champion in 1964, and 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 is also the ambassador of the Racing Steps Foundation.
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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.

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 stopped the car was in the lead.

John Surtees

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.

John Surtees

A1 Great Britain has to look at the longer term.

John Surtees

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

John Surtees

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

John Surtees

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

John Surtees

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

John Surtees

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

John Surtees

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

John Surtees

Author Bio

  • NameJohn Surtees
  • Descriptionmotorcycle and automobile racer
  • BornFebruary 11, 1934
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionFormula One Driver; Motorcycle Racer
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire