News Details
Remarkable Surtees stands out among a talented crowd in Mexico
The 1964 world championship reached its epilogue on this day in Mexico City, with John Surtees achieving a remarkable feat. Flanked in this picture by Dan Gurney, Jim Clark and Phil Hill, Surtees was runner-up in the drivers' standings before the final race, with Graham Hill and Clark as his fellow title contenders. The latter looked set to clinch his second world crown until his Lotus' engine painfully seized up on the final lap. Gurney went through to win the race but Surtees' title depended on a charitable gesture from Ferrari team mate Lorenzo Bandini to let the Briton finish second. The Italian proved a gentleman and waived 'Big John' through to become the first motorcycling World...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
A milestone win for Honda in Mexico City
The Mexican Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will always...
2y ago from F1i.com
Hulme bookends '69 season with Mexican win
©McLaren On this day in 1969 in Mexico City, Denny Hulme delivered to...
2y ago from F1i.com
Sydney exploring bid to host Australian Grand Prix
Australia's largest city, Sydney, is exploring a bid to poach the...
2y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Perez thought 'this could be my day' for pole
AUSTIN, Texas - Mexico's Sergio Perez was left wondering what might have...
2y ago from espnF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marquez tops wet final MotoGP practice session at Jerez
Gresini Ducati's Marc Marquez topped the final MotoGP practice session in...
51m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation "is...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Bagnaia fastest in second Jerez MotoGP practice session
Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia topped the timesheets in the...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Bagnaia used Jerez MotoGP practice as a test for...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar Barber: Start times, how to watch on TV, entry...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Herta: Any excuse Newgarden and Penske have “is...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Newgarden answers controversy, takes P1 in IndyCar’s...
The NTT IndyCar Series held the first practice session of the Barber...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Barber: Under-fire Newgarden leads opening...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC looking to add F1-style team radio to TV broadcasts
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ford simulator boosting M-Sport WRC Puma performances
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Auction raises more than 50K for Craig Breen Foundation
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA not at war with manufacturers over 2025 WRC...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Exclusive: Arsenal won't offer 31-year-old midfielder...
This summer is likely to be just as important as the last for Arsenal...
31m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal, Man United want 26-year-old who is one of...
Arsenal are looking to sign the Brighton and Hove Albion winger Kaoru...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Tottenham lead race for youngster with 20-G/A this...
West Ham United youngster Daniel Rigge is reportedly on the radar of...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Midfielder has no intention of staying at Arsenal next...
Arsenal midfielder Charlie Patino has been linked with a move away from...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Verstappen sent Horner CLEAR message before Newey bombshell
Max Verstappen sent a clear message to Christian... Read More »
51m ago from GPFans.com
Martin Brundle no longer present at every race: 'In his...
Martin Brundle will appear to do his grid walk... Read More »
51m ago from GPBlog.com
Horner admits Red Bull star may NEVER return to team
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has admitted... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
