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Obituary: John Surtees, 1934-2017
John Surtees earned a place in the history books as the only man to win World Championships on both two wheels and four, establishing a record that will surely never be matched. But he will also be remembered for the dignified way he dealt with the tragic death of son Henry in 2009, and for subsequently devoting his energies to raising funds for the charity set up in the youngster’s name. Over the decades Surtees was awarded an MBE, OBE and – as recently as last year – a CBE. It was a source of frustration to his friends and motorsport enthusiasts worldwide that he never received the Knighthood that his unique achievement deserved. The word “legend” is often used too readily, but...
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