John Surtees F1 Designer Profile & Career Stats

Formula 1 Designer

John Surtees †

193rd in all-time ranking

55
Grands Prix

Designer Profile

Country United Kingdom
Date of BirthFeb 11th 1934
Date of DeathMar 10th 2017
RoleTechnical director 3 cars
F1 Cars3 (1970–1978)
F1 TeamsSurtees
Ranking193rd of 273 all-time car designers

Wins per Team

Surtees 1970–1978 · 3 cars · 0 wins

Key Career Landmarks

CarSurtees TS7 1970Surtees TS19 1978
Race1970 British F1 Grand Prix1970 GBR F1 GP 36 years, 157 days36y, 157d1978 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1978 MON F1 GP 44 years, 85 days44y, 85d

F1 cars designed by John Surtees3 cars · 1970–1978All F1 cars →

P131976–78SurteesSurtees TS19Technical director13 ptsFord engineSurtees TS9P81971SurteesSurtees TS9Technical director9 ptsFord engineP81970–71SurteesSurtees TS7Technical director3 ptsFord engine
Stats current as of:

John Surtees is credited with 3 Formula 1 cars for Surtees between 1970 and 1978. Those cars scored 25 points in 55 Grands Prix. John Surtees ranks 193rd of 273 in the all-time F1 car designer ranking.

John Surtees: Frequently Asked Questions

When did John Surtees die?
John Surtees died on 10 March 2017, aged 83.