Jochen Rindt

Karl Jochen Rindt (born April 18, 1942 in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany – died September 5, 1970 in Monza, Milan, Lombardy, Italy) was a German racing driver representing Austria, who most notably won the Formula One World Championship in 1970. He was killed in an practice accident during his championship year and is F1's only posthumous World Champion. Rindt's parents were killed in a bombing during the Second World War, and he was raised in Graz, Austria. There Rindt started motor racing. After success in...

Status

In memoriam

Titles

World Champion

Wins

6 in 64 races

Poles

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