Honda Problems

Sir

Your excellent article in the July issue regarding ‘Honda’ racing engines prompted me to search out this snap taken during the first practice session for the 1967 British GP at Brands Hatch. John Surtees was not a happy man that day as can be seen despite his helmet and face mask, the engineer standing behind him, Mr Nakamura, was rushing around and was very agitated indeed. Those days have long passed when enthusiasts were able to get this close to the action, but I have to admit that it was near chaos in the paddock that day due to the vast number being admitted and it was clear that the teams would soon terminate this privilege.

Ian MacKay

Kent.