Surtees

Surtees was a Formula 1 constructor active from 1970 to the late 1970s. Founded by former World Champion John Surtees, the team competed in 227 Grands Prix without securing a race win or pole position. Despite this, Surtees achieved two podium finishes and accumulated a total of 54 championship points.

Notable drivers for the team included Derek Bell, Mike Hailwood, John Surtees himself, and Vittorio Brambilla. The team’s best results came during the early 1970s, with a modest points-scoring rate of approximately 10%. Surtees maintained a podium rate of 0.9% and averaged 0.2 points per race, reflecting limited competitiveness relative to contemporaries.

The absence of wins and poles, combined with a zero percent win rate and no recorded DNFs, suggests consistent race finishes but without front-running performance. Surtees’ career spanned roughly a decade, contributing to Formula 1 history primarily through its founder’s legacy rather than competitive success.