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vulcan | 10:53 Wed 07th Nov 2012 | Sport
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Any reason why John Surtees hasn't been knighted? He's the only person ever to be a world champion on two and four wheels. I find it strange that others have received their award for services to motor racing but have achieved less than John.
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If you're interested here's the list of people who've refused honours

Some do so in the hope of being offered a higher honour

Lowry seems to be the record holder turning down 3

http://www.guardian.c...honours-list-download
11:59 Wed 07th Nov 2012
''John Surtees has been honoured twice: an MBE in 1959, raised to OBE in 2008. That the latter appointment was fairly recent may go some way to explaining the lack of a further elevation to 'Knighthood'.''
Some people dont want to be knighted, you can turn it down.

However the fact he has accepted two other honours means he probably would not turn it down.
If you're interested here's the list of people who've refused honours

Some do so in the hope of being offered a higher honour

Lowry seems to be the record holder turning down 3

http://www.guardian.c...honours-list-download
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Thanks for your answers, I hope he receives a knighthood soon.
That's an interesting list jake, there are still a few "non wannabes" left.

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