Rejected petition Award John Surtees a posthumous Knighthood

John Surtees is the only person ever to have won both Formula One and Motorcycling World Championships. He was an icon to motorsport competitors and fans across the globe. These achievements plus his unwavering efforts to promote motorsport and support charity should be recognised with a Knighthood.

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Date submitted 10 March 2017
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