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Is Surtees the most successful British motorcycle racer in terms of championships won?

  • No

  • Yes

  • He shares the record

  • He holds the record for most consecutive wins, not most total

Answer

John Surtees is the most successful British motorcycle racer in terms of championships won. He won the World 500cc Championship three times, the 350cc Championship once, and the 250cc Championship twice. He also won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship once. Surtees is the only person to have won world championships in both motorcycles and cars.
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