John Surtees

“My father was a motorcycle dealer, so I was born into the world of engines.”

“Motorcycle racing is a dangerous sport, but you accept that risk.”

“To be a world champion on two wheels and four wheels is something very special.”

“The satisfaction of winning is immense, but the journey to get there is what truly defines you.”

“You have to have the will to win. That is the most important thing.”

“The Isle of Man TT is the ultimate test of man and machine.”

“I had some great battles with Jim Clark. He was a phenomenal talent.”

“I have a theory that you can be a champion in one of two ways. You can be a champion by being better than everyone else. Or you can be a champion by just being yourself.”

“I did not know I was driving a race car. I was just driving a car as fast as it would go.”

“When you are racing, you are living on the edge. It's a very fine line between success and disaster.”

“Enzo Ferrari was a complex man, but he had an incredible passion for racing.”

“Teamwork is crucial. You can't win a championship on your own.”

“I never set out to be a world champion in both. It just happened along the way.”