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Racing legend John Surtees dies aged 83

– John Surtees, the only person to win premier class motorsport world championships on two and four wheels, has died at the age of 83, his family announced in a statement issued on Friday afternoon.Surtees claimed several titles in 350cc and 500cc motorcycle categories, before switching to Formula 1 in 1960, moving up the ranks to join Ferrari in 1963.Surtees emerged victorious in the 1964 championship before leaving Ferrari early in 1966, enjoying spells with Cooper and Honda, taking wins with both teams.Surtees, who bowed out of the sport while competing for his own team in 1972, also finished third at Le Mans and dedicated his later life to the Henry Surtees Foundation.The...
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