Surtees TS14

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Surtees TS14
Surtees TS14A
Surtees TS14 at Silverstone Classic 2012 (1).jpg
TS14 showcased at Silverstone Classic in 2012
Category Formula One
Constructor Surtees
Designer(s) John Surtees
Predecessor Surtees TS9B
Successor Surtees TS16
Technical specifications
Chassis Aluminium alloy monocoque
Axle track
Front: 1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Rear: 1,549 mm (61.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,565 mm (101.0 in)
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) V8 naturally aspirated Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission Hewland FG 400 5-speed manual
Weight590 kg (1,300.7 lb)
Fuel Duckhams
FINA
Tyres Firestone
Competition history
Notable entrants Team Surtees
Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees
Notable drivers Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Surtees
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken
Flag of Brazil.svg José Carlos Pace
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hailwood
Flag of Germany.svg Jochen Mass
Debut 1972 Italian Grand Prix
RacesWins Poles F/Laps
17002
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Surtees TS14 was a Formula One car used by Surtees during the 1972 and 1973 Formula One seasons. It was designed by John Surtees. [1] [2]

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Racing history

1972

The TS14 made its debut at the 1972 Italian Grand Prix. Only one chassis was available for English driver and team owner, John Surtees but he retired with fuel system failure. [3] The TS14 was not used for Canada. For the United States, Team Surtees entered two cars. Surtees was joined by Australian Tim Schenken. The Englishman did not start due to an engine shortage and the Australian retired with suspension failure. [4]

1973

A 1973 TS14 demonstrated at Mallory Park in 2009 Surtees TS14 Mallory Park.JPG
A 1973 TS14 demonstrated at Mallory Park in 2009

For 1973, The Surtees team updated the TS14 into the TS14A and the driver line up was former motorcycle champion, Englishman Mike Hailwood and Brazilian José Carlos Pace. The first race of 1973 was the 1973 Argentine Grand Prix and both drivers retired on the same lap, Hailwood with suspension failure and Pace with a broken halfshaft. [5] At Brazil the Englishman retired with a broken gearbox and the Brazilian at his home track retired with suspension failure. [6] At the South African Grand Prix, both drivers retired with accidents, Pace had a flat tyre and Hailwood crashed with Clay Regazzoni's BRM. Regazzoni's car burst into flames with the unconscious Swiss driver at the wheel. Hailwood dived into the flames, undid Regazzoni's belts and managed to drag him clear. Hailwood was later awarded the George Medal for his bravery. Regazzoni was rushed to hospital but he had only minor burns. [7] Both drivers retired at Spain, the Englishman with an oil leak and the Brazilian with a broken halfshaft. [8] The Belgian Grand Prix saw Pace finish eighth and Hailwood retire with an accident. [9] At Monaco, the Englishman finished eighth and the Brazilian retired with a broken halfshaft. [10] The Swedish Grand Prix saw Hailwood retire with a tyre problem and Pace finished 10th, [11] At France, the Englishman retired with an oil Leak and the Brazilian finished 13th. [12] The British Grand Prix saw Jochen Mass join Pace and Hailwood for a one off drive but all were eliminated in a first lap crash with Jody Scheckter (McLaren), Jean-Pierre Beltoise (BRM), Andrea de Adamich (Brabham), Roger Williamson (March) and the Shadow cars of George Follmer (Works Shadow), Jackie Oliver (Works Shadow) and Graham Hill (privateer Shadow) all involved. Hill was the only one able to drive away from the scene. [13] At Holland, the Englishman retired with an electrical problem and the Brazilian finished seventh. [14] The German Grand Prix saw Mass rejoin the team for a one off drive alongside Pace and Hailwood and all three drivers finished, Pace fourth, Mass seventh and Hailwood 14th. [15] At Austria, the Englishman finished tenth and the Brazilian third. [16] The Italian Grand Prix saw Hailwood seventh and Pace retired with a tyre problem. [17] At Canada, the Englishman finished ninth and the Brazilian retired with wheel problems. [18] The United States Grand Prix saw Mass rejoin the team for a one off drive alongside Pace and Hailwood and all three drivers retired, Pace and Hailwood had suspension failure and Mass with engine failure.

The TS14 was replaced by the Surtees TS16 for the 1974 season.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantChassisEnginesTyresDrivers123456789101112131415 Points WCC
1972 Team Surtees TS14 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 F ARG RSA ESP MON BEL FRA GBR GER AUT ITA CAN USA 18 1 5th 1
John Surtees RetDNS
Tim Schenken Ret
1973 Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees TS14A Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 F ARG BRA RSA ESP BEL MON SWE FRA GBR NED GER AUT ITA CAN USA 77th
Mike Hailwood RetRetRetRetRet8RetRetRetRet141079Ret
José Carlos Pace RetRetRetRet8Ret1013Ret743RetRetRet
Team Surtees Jochen Mass Ret7Ret

^1 All points scored by the Surtees TS9B.

Non-Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantEngineDriverTyres12
1973 Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 F ROC INT
Mike Hailwood RetRet
José Carlos Pace DNARet

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References

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  2. ↑ "Surtees TS14". Jonathan Davies. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  3. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Italian GP 1972". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Grand Prix results, United States GP 1972". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
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  6. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Brazilian GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "Grand Prix results, South African GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Spanish GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  9. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Belgian GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  10. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Monaco GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  11. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Swedish GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  12. ↑ "Grand Prix results, French GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  13. ↑ "Grand Prix results, British GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  14. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Dutch GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  15. ↑ "Grand Prix results, German GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  16. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Austrian GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  17. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Italian GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  18. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Canadian GP 1973". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
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