Life After Ferrari
Following an approach from Roy Salvadori, his former Cooper and Lola team mate, John joined Jochen Rindt in the Cooper-Maserati team for the remainder of the season, finishing second in the World Championship behind Jack Brabham.
Racing his own Team Surtees-developed Lola T70, he also clinched the 1966 Can-Am Championship with five wins from eight races.
 "il Grande John" - as he was nick-named by his Italian fans - also drove for Honda (1967/68) and BRM (1969) before devoting himself full-time to Team Surtees in 1970. Cars designed and built by the team won numerous events and championships throughout the world including the European F2 and US and UK F5000 Championships.
But F1 was a tougher nut to crack - mainly due to sponsorship and engine and tyre supply difficulties. Nevertheless, John, together with other drivers such as Mike Hailwood and Carlos Pace, won non-championship races and points finishes in World Championship races, including a second place in the Italian Grand Prix.
But, sadly, a lack of resources put consistency beyond reach.
Picture: In the driving seat for Honda
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