John Surtees R.i.p.

[angie55]

The only man to be world champion on 2 and 4 wheels and a true gentleman. Sadly missed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39235608

[jackthehat]

God speed you, John.

A gentleman and a true champion.

[OldBather]

I really don't think that life was the same for him, after his son Henry died in 2009 (aged 19) in a freak accident,during a Formula 2 event.
R.I.P.

[Lie-in King]

Motor sport not my thing, but I recall a programme some time ago that showed him to be fascinating, generous & an all-round gentleman.

RIP John.

[melv16]

Another one of my childhood heroes has departed, along with Mike Halewood and Jim Clark.

[vulcan42]

Very sad news, I doubt his double world champion will ever be matched, he should have received a knighthood. R.I.P

[jno]

gosh, that takes me back. Well, an old man, a long and rewarding life, you can't ask for more.

[Bazile]

He won his title in an era when a fatal crash was a very likely possibility , every time a driver went out unto a race track .

Lucky to have come through to achieve his 3 score years and ten

[sddsddean]

Absolutely agree Vulcan. If he did both world championships nowadays he would have been knighted no problem. In those days (and arguably today) they didn't warrant 'awards'. I wonder what will happen to his vehicle collection? I recall seeing a tv prog where he had every bike and car he ever won on in his 'garage'!

[marval]

Sad news, RIP John.

[Mamyalynne]

RIP John.

[tonyav]

Like melv, a childhood hero of mine gone. I'm surprised that he never received a knighthood.
RIP John Surtees.

[kawakiri]

Legend.