During a season in which the second half was dominated by fellow rookie Marcus Ericsson, Surtees claimed one pole position (Thruxton), one race win (Donington Park) and two fastest laps (Rockingham and Snetterton) while driving for the Carlin Motorsport team.

After two races in 2007, Surtees moved up full-time to the Formula Renault UK series in 2008 with Manor Competition.

The wheel broke its tether and bounced back across the track into the following group of cars and collided with Surtees's helmet.

Surtees was extricated from the car and taken to the circuit's medical centre, where he was stabilized before being transferred to the Royal London Hospital.

Surtees's death was attributed to severe head injuries, inflicted by colliding with Clarke's wheel, rather than the subsequent crash with the barriers.

[9] Surtees' funeral took place on 30 July at Worth Abbey, near Turners Hill, West Sussex.

In June 2010, a group of Surtees's school friends swam the English Channel in stints to raise money for charity in his memory.

Also in 2010,[17] the Henry Surtees Foundation was founded as a charitable organisation by his father John, to assist victims of accidental brain injuries and to promote safety in driving and motorsport.