Surtees has Passed Away

[Jericoke]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/39235608

1964 WDC with Ferrari, plus a dominant figure in motorcycle racing before moving to F1 full time.

[lkjohnson1950]

Also won the Can-Am Championship in a Lola T70.

[John S]

Oh No how could we lose him before they Knighted him????

R.I.P.  - you'll always be Sir John to me.

[Steve A.]

Had the privilege of meeting the man at Good wood, when he asked my permission to cross the track, perfect gentleman. RIP.

[Scott]

That's sad.  RIP Mr. Surtees

[Scott]

Had the privilege of meeting the man at Good wood, when he asked my permission to cross the track, perfect gentleman. RIP.

Wait, what?  You worked at Goodwood? 

[cosworth151]

The fastest man on 2 and 4 wheels. He raced in an age of titans.

R.I.P., Mr Surtees.

[Steve A.]

Had the privilege of meeting the man at Good wood, when he asked my permission to cross the track, perfect gentleman. RIP.

Wait, what?  You worked at Goodwood?

Yep, not a track marshal, I was a crowd marshal and got the one track crossing with out a bridge so had to watch the crowd between runs. I worked the full weekend, a brilliant experience.

[F1fanaticBD]

RIP Sir John, its been a pleasure being a spectator.

[cosworth151]

F1's own website has posted a tribute:

https://www.formula1.com/en/championship/drivers/hall-of-fame/John_Surtees.html

[lkjohnson1950]

Nice article.