A portrait of John Surtees taken earlier in the year of the reigning world motor racing champion

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A portrait of John Surtees taken earlier in the year of the reigning world motor racing champion

A portrait of John Surtees taken earlier in the year of the reigning world motor racing champion, as he was taken to hospital at Toronto for an emergency operation after being seriously injured in a Canadian Grand Prix practice. He suffered multiple fractures of the spine, a fractured pelvis, and internal injuries when his Lola T 70 spun off the Mosport Track in Ontario, and overturned pinning him underneath.
25 September 1965

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. In this poignant photo print, we witness a moment frozen in time from an eventful year for the reigning world motor racing champion, John Surtees. Taken earlier in 1965, it captures him exuding confidence and determination as he poses for the camera. Little did anyone know that fate had something else in store for this remarkable athlete. Just months after this portrait was taken, tragedy struck during a Canadian Grand Prix practice at Mosport Track in Ontario. Surtees found himself entangled in a heart-stopping accident that left him with severe injuries - multiple fractures to his spine, a fractured pelvis, and internal wounds. The image now carries an eerie weight as we reflect on what lay ahead for this courageous racer. However, beyond the pain and adversity captured within these frames lies an indomitable spirit that defined Surtees' legacy. Despite being pinned underneath his overturned Lola T 70 race car, he refused to let despair consume him. Instead, he summoned every ounce of resilience within him to fight back against his injuries. This photograph serves as both a tribute to Surtees' unwavering dedication to motorsports and a reminder of the inherent risks faced by those who dare push boundaries on the track. It encapsulates not only an era when motorcycling and Formula One were at their zenith but also immortalizes one man's unyielding passion amidst life

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