- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Norman Surtees
- Nickname
- Big John
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- John Surtees was born on February 11, 1934 in Tatsfield, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. He was an actor, known for The Fast Lady (1962), Formula 1 (1950) and After Hours (1958). He was married to Jane Surtees and Patricia Burke. He died on March 10, 2017 in Tooting, London, England, United Kingdom.
- SpousesJane Surtees(1987 - March 10, 2017) (his death, 3 children)Patricia Burke(1962 - 1979)
- ChildrenEdwina Surtees
- RelativesDorothy Surtees(Sibling)
- 1964 Formula 1 World Champion. Only man to win world championships on two (motorcycles) and four wheels (race cars).
- He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queens Honours List before being awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to Motorsport and to charity in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honors List.
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2016 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Motorsports. He lives in Lingfield, Surrey, England.
- Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: Lotus (1960 (4 GPs)), Cooper (1961 (8 GPs), 1966 (7 GPs)), Lola (1962 (9 GPs)), Ferrari (1963 (10 GPs)-1964 (10 GPs)-1965 (8 GPs)-1966 (2 GPs)), Honda (1967 (9 GPs)-1968 (12 GPs)), BRM (1969 (9 GPs)), Surtees (1970 (11 GPs)-1971 (11 GPs)-1972 (1 GP)). He started 111 Grands Prix, 6 Wins, 8 Pole Positions, 11 Fastest Laps, 24 Podiums and 180 Points.
- Four-time 500cc motorcycle world champion (1956, 1958, 1959, 1960) and three-time 350cc motorcycle world champion (1958, 1959, 1960).
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