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  3. Motorcycle World Championship History, John Surtees - World Champions 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960

Motorcycle World Championship History, John Surtees - World Champions 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960

Jul 3, 2020

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  • Jochen Mass left drove successfully touring car race for Ford and came 1973 with the GP Silverstone to a first start in the Formula 1 the race was already finished in the first round by a mass collision but he became 1973 vice European champion of the Formula 2 in a monoposto of John Surtees right in his second Formula 1 race the GP Germany In 1973 he reached rank 7 in the race after starting from rank 15, whereupon Mass got a regular place in the Formula 1 team of John Surtees which he left however after quarrels with Surtees to start for McLaren in 1975 RIGHT IM PHOTO Team Manager John Surtees former racing driver until today 2019 the only racing driver who both on four and on two wheels World Champion was driver World Champion of Formula 1 for Ferrari 1965 he was motorcycle World Champion 500cc in 1956 1958 1959 1960 on Norton 350cc World Champion in 58 59 60 on Norton MV Agusta in the 250cc class he was World Championship seventh on NSU his first race contested the son of a motorcycle dealer with 14 years in motorcycle sidecar together with his father victorious but when the race control learned his age he was disqualified sports car drove Surtees later also and won 1963 and 1965 on the Nürburgring in the 1000km race John Surtees was born on 11 02 1934 and died on 10 03 2017 as the then oldest Formula 1 world champion the oldest living Formula 1 world champion at present is Jackie Stewart

    Jochen Mass left drove successfully touring car race for Ford and came 1973 with the GP Silverstone to a first start in the Formula 1 the race was already finished in the first round by a mass collision but he became 1973 vice European champion of the Formula 2 in a monoposto of John Surtees right in his second Formula 1 race the GP Germany In 1973 he reached rank 7 in the race after starting from rank 15, whereupon Mass got a regular place in the Formula 1 team of John Surtees which he left however after quarrels with Surtees to start for McLaren in 1975 RIGHT IM PHOTO Team Manager John Surtees former racing driver until today 2019 the only racing driver who both on four and on two wheels World Champion was driver World Champion of Formula 1 for Ferrari 1965 he was motorcycle World Champion 500cc in 1956 1958 1959 1960 on Norton 350cc World Champion in 58 59 60 on Norton MV Agusta in the 250cc class he was World Championship seventh on NSU his first race contested the son of a motorcycle dealer with 14 years in motorcycle sidecar together with his father victorious but when the race control learned his age he was disqualified sports car drove Surtees later also and won 1963 and 1965 on the Nürburgring in the 1000km race John Surtees was born on 11 02 1934 and died on 10 03 2017 as the then oldest Formula 1 world champion the oldest living Formula 1 world champion at present is Jackie Stewart

  • John Surtees roars across the finish line in his Ferrari to win the German Grand Prix at Adenau. 2 August 1964 UnitedArchives1244323

    John Surtees roars across the finish line in his Ferrari to win the German Grand Prix at Adenau. 2 August 1964 UnitedArchives1244323

  • John Surtees (right) the present world champion car racing driver received a special commemorative plaque to mark his 1964 World Champiojship on four wheels from Derek Minter the reigning motor cycle King of Brands 1965 UnitedArchives00925688

    John Surtees (right) the present world champion car racing driver received a special commemorative plaque to mark his 1964 World Champiojship on four wheels from Derek Minter the reigning motor cycle King of Brands 1965 UnitedArchives00925688

  • Mono Print M00 United Kingdom England Another racer in a famous family . Norman Surtees , 21 , younger brother of World Champion motorcyclist John Surtees , is taking up road racing as a follow-on to his motorcycle scrambling . He is seen working on one of his machines with brother John laughingly giving him some brotherly advice . 12 July 1960 UnitedArchives81310033

    Mono Print M00 United Kingdom England Another racer in a famous family . Norman Surtees , 21 , younger brother of World Champion motorcyclist John Surtees , is taking up road racing as a follow-on to his motorcycle scrambling . He is seen working on one of his machines with brother John laughingly giving him some brotherly advice . 12 July 1960 UnitedArchives81310033

  • March, 10, 2017 - Former Formula 1 and motorcycling world champion John Surtees has died at the age of 83. Surtees is the only man to have won the grand prix World Championship WM Weltmeisterschaft on both two wheels and four. He won four 500cc motorcycling titles - in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 - and the F1 crown with Ferrari in 1964. He later set up his own F1 team and was behind the wheel when it made its debut at the 1970 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. Pictured: Jun. 06, 1960 - Isle of Man, England - JOHN SURTEES at speed during his great record breaking race - in the Isle of Man TT. Surtees won the Senior T.T. at the Isle of Man and smashes all race records. Surtees won the road race on his four cylinder M.V. Augusta, with the fantastic speed of 102.44 m.p.h. He has now won the race four times, equaling the record of Stanley Woods of pre WW2 2. Weltkrieg 2. Weltkrieg years. He is the first man to win the race three times in succession. he never lapped at less than 100 m.p.h. John Surtees 1934-2017 F1 and MotoGP World Champion - ZUMAk09_ 77763795st Copyright: xKeystonexPressxAgencyx

    March, 10, 2017 - Former Formula 1 and motorcycling world champion John Surtees has died at the age of 83. Surtees is the only man to have won the grand prix World Championship WM Weltmeisterschaft on both two wheels and four. He won four 500cc motorcycling titles - in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 - and the F1 crown with Ferrari in 1964. He later set up his own F1 team and was behind the wheel when it made its debut at the 1970 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. Pictured: Jun. 06, 1960 - Isle of Man, England - JOHN SURTEES at speed during his great record breaking race - in the Isle of Man TT. Surtees won the Senior T.T. at the Isle of Man and smashes all race records. Surtees won the road race on his four cylinder M.V. Augusta, with the fantastic speed of 102.44 m.p.h. He has now won the race four times, equaling the record of Stanley Woods of pre WW2 2. Weltkrieg 2. Weltkrieg years. He is the first man to win the race three times in succession. he never lapped at less than 100 m.p.h. John Surtees 1934-2017 F1 and MotoGP World Champion - ZUMAk09_ 77763795st Copyright: xKeystonexPressxAgencyx

  • London : World Motor Racing Champion , Jack Brabham ( left ) congratulates the newly elect BBC TV Sportsman of the Year , Motor Cycle Racing Champion John Surtees , who holds his trophy after the presentation ceremony on television last night . 17 December 1959 UnitedArchives1238776

    London : World Motor Racing Champion , Jack Brabham ( left ) congratulates the newly elect BBC TV Sportsman of the Year , Motor Cycle Racing Champion John Surtees , who holds his trophy after the presentation ceremony on television last night . 17 December 1959 UnitedArchives1238776

  • Dec. 12, 1959 - John Surtees is chosen as TV s Sportsman of the year: John Surtees, the fastest man in the world on a motor-cycle, was last night chosen to Sports Personality of 1959 by B.B.C. Television s Sportsview Surtees, world motor-cycling champion for the second year in succession, was presented with the trophy a miniature television camera by Sir John Hunt, of Everest fame. Photo shows John Surtees the fastest man in the world a motorcycle pictured with his trophy after the presentation last night. - ZUMAk09

    Dec. 12, 1959 - John Surtees is chosen as TV s Sportsman of the year: John Surtees, the fastest man in the world on a motor-cycle, was last night chosen to Sports Personality of 1959 by B.B.C. Television s Sportsview Surtees, world motor-cycling champion for the second year in succession, was presented with the trophy a miniature television camera by Sir John Hunt, of Everest fame. Photo shows John Surtees the fastest man in the world a motorcycle pictured with his trophy after the presentation last night. - ZUMAk09

  • Dec. 12, 1959 - John Surtees is chosen as TV s Sportsman of the Year: John Surtess the fastest man in the world on motorcycle was last night chosen as Sports Personality of 1959 by B.B.C. Television s Sportsview Surtess world motor-cycling champion for the year in succession, was presented with the trophy a miniature television camera by Sir John Hunt, of Everest fame. Photo shows two speed champions meet for mutual congratulations. On the left Jack Brabham, the world champion racing car driver, shakes hand with John Surtees seen holding his trophy after being chosen Sports Personality of 1959 last night. - ZUMAk09

    Dec. 12, 1959 - John Surtees is chosen as TV s Sportsman of the Year: John Surtess the fastest man in the world on motorcycle was last night chosen as Sports Personality of 1959 by B.B.C. Television s Sportsview Surtess world motor-cycling champion for the year in succession, was presented with the trophy a miniature television camera by Sir John Hunt, of Everest fame. Photo shows two speed champions meet for mutual congratulations. On the left Jack Brabham, the world champion racing car driver, shakes hand with John Surtees seen holding his trophy after being chosen Sports Personality of 1959 last night. - ZUMAk09

  • John Surtees rounds a corner at the Italian Grand Prix Surtees won both the 350cc and 500cc Class on MV Augusta machines. 15 September 1958 UnitedArchives00415425

    John Surtees rounds a corner at the Italian Grand Prix Surtees won both the 350cc and 500cc Class on MV Augusta machines. 15 September 1958 UnitedArchives00415425

  • John Surtees acknowledges the cheers of the crowd after his second victory at Monza Italy 14 September 1958 UnitedArchives1244347

    John Surtees acknowledges the cheers of the crowd after his second victory at Monza Italy 14 September 1958 UnitedArchives1244347

  • Mettet , Belgium : Britain s famous John Surtees riding his MV Augusta at the Internation Motor Cycling meet . Surtees won the 350 cc event at an average speed of 90 mph and the 500cc event at 95 . 5 mph . David Chadwick ( Norton ) , was second in the 350 and third in the 500 . 6 May 1958 UnitedArchives1238778

    Mettet , Belgium : Britain s famous John Surtees riding his MV Augusta at the Internation Motor Cycling meet . Surtees won the 350 cc event at an average speed of 90 mph and the 500cc event at 95 . 5 mph . David Chadwick ( Norton ) , was second in the 350 and third in the 500 . 6 May 1958 UnitedArchives1238778

  • Mettet , Belgium : Britain s famous John Surtees ( right ) , who with his M V Augusta won the 350 cc event and the 500cc event at the Motor Cycling meet here , congratulates David Chadwick ( Norton ) , the first independent rider home in the 500 cc event . Chadwick came in third in this race and second in the 350 cc event . 6 May 1958 , Belgien UnitedArchives00413748

    Mettet , Belgium : Britain s famous John Surtees ( right ) , who with his M V Augusta won the 350 cc event and the 500cc event at the Motor Cycling meet here , congratulates David Chadwick ( Norton ) , the first independent rider home in the 500 cc event . Chadwick came in third in this race and second in the 350 cc event . 6 May 1958 , Belgien UnitedArchives00413748

  • March, 10, 2017 - Former Formula 1 and motorcycling world champion John Surtees has died at the age of 83. Surtees is the only man to have won the grand prix World Championship WM Weltmeisterschaft on both two wheels and four. He won four 500cc motorcycling titles - in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 - and the F1 crown with Ferrari in 1964. He later set up his own F1 team and was behind the wheel when it made its debut at the 1970 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. Pictured: Aug. 08, 1957 - Monza, Italy - Britain s John Surtees, world champion, sees at speed no his 330 c.c. four cylinder M.V. Agusta, during a practice spin on the Monza track. Many international motor cycle racers are now practicing on the famous Monza track near Milan, Italy, in preparation for the forthcoming Grand Prix of Nations, which takes place there on Sept. 1st. John Surtees 1934-2017 F1 and MotoGP World Champion - ZUMAk09_ 77763752st Copyright: xKeystonexPressxAgencyx

    March, 10, 2017 - Former Formula 1 and motorcycling world champion John Surtees has died at the age of 83. Surtees is the only man to have won the grand prix World Championship WM Weltmeisterschaft on both two wheels and four. He won four 500cc motorcycling titles - in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 - and the F1 crown with Ferrari in 1964. He later set up his own F1 team and was behind the wheel when it made its debut at the 1970 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. Pictured: Aug. 08, 1957 - Monza, Italy - Britain s John Surtees, world champion, sees at speed no his 330 c.c. four cylinder M.V. Agusta, during a practice spin on the Monza track. Many international motor cycle racers are now practicing on the famous Monza track near Milan, Italy, in preparation for the forthcoming Grand Prix of Nations, which takes place there on Sept. 1st. John Surtees 1934-2017 F1 and MotoGP World Champion - ZUMAk09_ 77763752st Copyright: xKeystonexPressxAgencyx

  • John Surtees practising at Brands Hatch on his Norton motorbike. He is trying to get fit after his crash and is taking things slowly but he hopes to be riding at the Easter races . 23 February 1957 UnitedArchives1246732

    John Surtees practising at Brands Hatch on his Norton motorbike. He is trying to get fit after his crash and is taking things slowly but he hopes to be riding at the Easter races . 23 February 1957 UnitedArchives1246732

  • John Surtees practising at Brands Hatch on his Norton motorbike. He is trying to get fit after his crash and is taking things slowly but he hopes to be riding at the Easter races . 23 February 1957 UnitedArchives00418198

    John Surtees practising at Brands Hatch on his Norton motorbike. He is trying to get fit after his crash and is taking things slowly but he hopes to be riding at the Easter races . 23 February 1957 UnitedArchives00418198

  • March, 10, 2017 - Former Formula 1 and motorcycling world champion John Surtees has died at the age of 83. Surtees is the only man to have won the grand prix World Championship WM Weltmeisterschaft on both two wheels and four. He won four 500cc motorcycling titles - in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 - and the F1 crown with Ferrari in 1964. He later set up his own F1 team and was behind the wheel when it made its debut at the 1970 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. Pictured: Jun. 06, 1956 - Isle of Man, England - Appearing to fly John Surtees at speed on his 500 c.c. M.V. Augusta during his great race on the Isle of Man. Twenty two year old Surtees won the International Senior T.T. on his M.V. Augusta 500 c.c. with an average speed of 96. 57 mph for the 264 miles. He set up the best lap time at 97. 79 mph. John Surtees 1934-2017 F1 and MotoGP World Champion - ZUMAk09_ 77763777st Copyright: xKeystonexPressxAgencyx

    March, 10, 2017 - Former Formula 1 and motorcycling world champion John Surtees has died at the age of 83. Surtees is the only man to have won the grand prix World Championship WM Weltmeisterschaft on both two wheels and four. He won four 500cc motorcycling titles - in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 - and the F1 crown with Ferrari in 1964. He later set up his own F1 team and was behind the wheel when it made its debut at the 1970 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. Pictured: Jun. 06, 1956 - Isle of Man, England - Appearing to fly John Surtees at speed on his 500 c.c. M.V. Augusta during his great race on the Isle of Man. Twenty two year old Surtees won the International Senior T.T. on his M.V. Augusta 500 c.c. with an average speed of 96. 57 mph for the 264 miles. He set up the best lap time at 97. 79 mph. John Surtees 1934-2017 F1 and MotoGP World Champion - ZUMAk09_ 77763777st Copyright: xKeystonexPressxAgencyx

  • John Surtees , international motor cyclist from Forest Hill , London , was approached by men of the Royal Engineers today and asked for a ride on his pillion . This was part of their initiative test for selection for NCO. John Surtees is pictured with Sapper M Hume on pillion . 8 April 1956 UnitedArchives1246738

    John Surtees , international motor cyclist from Forest Hill , London , was approached by men of the Royal Engineers today and asked for a ride on his pillion . This was part of their initiative test for selection for NCO. John Surtees is pictured with Sapper M Hume on pillion . 8 April 1956 UnitedArchives1246738

  • The winner once again and unbeaten at Brands Hatch in three years , John Surtees , winning on his Norton motorbike after beating Geoff Duke once again . 1955 UnitedArchives1246706

    The winner once again and unbeaten at Brands Hatch in three years , John Surtees , winning on his Norton motorbike after beating Geoff Duke once again . 1955 UnitedArchives1246706

  • John Surtees compact crouch helps to streamline him at top speed . Here he corners at Brands Hatch , Kent , scene of his latest win over Geoff Duke , world motor - cycle champion May 1953 !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1246741

    John Surtees compact crouch helps to streamline him at top speed . Here he corners at Brands Hatch , Kent , scene of his latest win over Geoff Duke , world motor - cycle champion May 1953 !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1246741

  • John Surtees sitting astride his racing MV Augusta motorbike inside his family motorcycle shop . 1950s !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1246735

    John Surtees sitting astride his racing MV Augusta motorbike inside his family motorcycle shop . 1950s !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1246735

  • John and Dorothy Surtees in their family motorcycle shop 1950s !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1246736

    John and Dorothy Surtees in their family motorcycle shop 1950s !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1246736

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