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Tributes paid as ‘incredible' Surtees laid to rest

Over 300 mourners gathered at Worth Abbey in Sussex to pay their respects to the legendary John Surtees. Surtees, who died at the age of 83 earlier this month, is just one of 10 British drivers to be crowned Formula 1 World Champion and remains the only person to have won world titles on both two and four wheels. His family and friends were joined at the funeral service by stars from the world of motorsport, including fellow World Champion Nigel Mansell and current Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. 'John was a consummate professional, a gentleman, an incredible champion on two and four wheels and a gentle, massive giant,' said Mansell. 'When you spoke to him he was so unassuming...
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