John Surtees from United Kingdom in Motorsport. Full information
John Surtees is a racing driver from United Kingdom.
Born 11th February 1934, dead 10th March 2017 at age 83.
Participant of Formula 2.
Champion of Formula 1.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of USAC.
The recorded standings include 183 points.
First race: 1960 BARC 200
First win: 1963 Germany Grand Prix
Last win: 1972 Imola F2
Last race: 1973 France Grand Prix
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, John Surtees's career covers the period from 1960 to 1973. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 7 race wins and 9 pole positions. The profile spans 4 championships or event groups. John Surtees is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1960 - 1973 | Series | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 136 | Tracks | 30 |
| Wins | 7 | Podiums | 28 |
| Poles | 9 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 16 | Cars | 29 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (123 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Ferrari (32 starts) |
| Most visited track | Monza (12 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates John Surtees statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 | 14 | 123 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| Formula 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| USAC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that John Surtees took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how John Surtees moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.00 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.00 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1962 | 19.00 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1963 | 22.00 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1964 | 40.00 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1965 | 17.00 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1966 | 28.00 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1967 | 20.00 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 12.00 | 8 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1969 | 6.00 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1970 | 3.00 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1971 | 3.00 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1972 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where John Surtees raced
John Surtees is linked with 30 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Monza.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Österreichring | 12 | 3 | |
| Zeltweg | 2 | 1 | |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Silverstone | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Brands Hatch | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Aintree | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Mosport Park | 11 | 14 | 3 |
| Mont-Tremblant | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Le Castellet | 8 | 13 | 2 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Rouen-les-Essarts | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Le Mans | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Reims | 2 | 3 | |
| Hockenheim | 9 | 15 | 1 |
| Monza | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Imola | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Mexico City | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Monaco | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| Zandvoort | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Porto | 1 | 1 | |
| Kyalami | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| East London | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Jarama | 7 | 2 | |
| Montjuïc Park | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Watkins Glen | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Riverside | 20 | 4 | 2 |
| Snetterton | 15 | 1 | |
| Thruxton | 7 | 1 | |
| Crystal Palace | 1 |
John Surtees: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1963 Germany Grand Prix and currently ends with 1972 Imola F2, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around John Surtees: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near John Surtees in race results
Other drivers from United Kingdom
- Lewis Hamilton (406)
- Nigel Mansell (231)
- Dario Franchitti (291)
- Jackie Stewart (115)
- Jimmy Clark (100)
- Gary Paffett (186)
- Damon Hill (152)
- Stirling Moss (87)
Drivers who shared races with John Surtees
- Jo Siffert (103 shared races)
- Jo Bonnier (95 shared races)
- Chris Amon (89 shared races)
- Jackie Stewart (82 shared races)
- Denny Hulme (78 shared races)
- Jochen Rindt (69 shared races)
- Jean-Pierre Beltoise (65 shared races)
- Pedro Rodriguez (64 shared races)
Other drivers in John Surtees's debut race
List of teams John Surtees was a part of
John Surtees is connected with 16 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Ferrari.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Ferrari | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Lotus | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Surtees | 5 | 5 | 24 |
| BRM | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| Lola | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Cooper | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Honda | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| Mecom Racing Enterprises | 20 | 4 | 1 |
| Lola Racing | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Team Surtees | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| S.E.F.A.C. Ferrari | 2 | 1 | |
| SpA Ferrari SEFAC | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Lola Cars/Team Surtees | 13 | 1 | |
| Automobili Ferrari S.E.F.A.C. | 6 | 1 |
List of all the cars John Surtees drove
John Surtees is linked with 29 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ferrari 178 V6 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 7
Ferrari 178 V6 1.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 3
Ferrari 205B V8 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 14
Ferrari 207 F12 1.5
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 6
Ferrari 218 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 2
Maserati 9/F1 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 7
Honda RA273E V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 7
Honda RA273E V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 4
Honda RA301E V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 11
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 7
Total Races: 6
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 7
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 12
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 19
Total Races: 3
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 2