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Surtees calls for new racing structure
John Surtees has called for a radical revamp of single-seater racing to ensure that talent always triumphs over money on the way up to Formula 1. The 1964 F1 world champion, who also won four titles in 500cc grand prix motorcycle races, believes that personal backing now plays too big a role in a driver's rise through the ranks. Speaking at AUTOSPORT International on Thursday, Surtees said that a scholarship system, such as the one used by IndyCar in the USA, should be employed to take the best youngsters all the way to grand prix racing. "What we need is a structure whereby you have success rewarded by the advancement of career," Surtees said on the AUTOSPORT Stage with KX....
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