John Surtees

[briwy]

Just heard that this very special guy has died at the age of 83.
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/03/10/remembering-john-surtees/220514

 

[Broch Hunter]

An amazing talent, sadly not given the recognition his achievements on both 2 and 4 wheels deserved.

 

[sidepod]

Never ever to be repeated such is the nature of racing today.

I thought there may have been a chance when they put Rossi in a red car. Sadly not.

 

[briwy]

And Fernando on a bike.

 

[sidepod]

And Fernando on a bike.

Really. I didn't know that?

I was working for the red squad when Rossi tried the car. He was on it but sadly, due to his biking talent, he was too gentle with the car, easing in to the turns. By contrast, Kimi jumps on the brake pedal with both feet, literally.

 

[sidepod]

Actually, Schumaker was ok on two wheels.

 

[jts46]

But not on skis