Drivers becoming constructors: John Surtees

In the distant past many automotive racers started their careers racing motorcycles, just to mention one name: The legendary Tazio Nuvolari alternated a long time racing motorcycles and cars before fully devoting himself to four wheels. Englishman John Surtees, born in 1934, took a different path starting out with motorcycles until winning and dominating no less than 7 World Championships with the 350 and with the 500, which were what today are called Motogp. The myth of Surtees was so great that he was nicknamed "The Son of the Wind".