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Motorsport mourns the death of John Surtees

John Surtees, the only man to win the Formula One and motorcycle grand prix titles, has died aged 83, his family has announced. Surtees, who won the F1 title in 1964 to add to his 500cc motorcycle world titles from 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960, “passed away peacefully this afternoon”. His wife Jane and daughters Leonora and Edwina were by his side. The statement added: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our husband and father, John Surtees CBE. “John, 83, was admitted to St George’s Hospital, London in February with an existing respiratory condition and after a short period in intensive care he passed away peacefully this afternoon. His wife, Jane and daughters,...
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