Jochen Rindt facts for kids
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| Born | 18 April 1942 |
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| Died | 5 September 1970 (aged 28) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Austrian |
| Active years | 1964 - 1970 |
| Teams | Brabham-BRM, Cooper-Climax, Cooper-Maserati, Brabham-Repco, Lotus-Ford |
| Entries | 62 (60 starts) |
| Championships | 1 (1970) |
| Wins | 6 |
| Podiums | 13 |
| Career points | 107 (109) |
| Pole positions | 10 |
| Fastest laps | 3 |
| First entry | 1964 Austrian Grand Prix |
| First win | 1969 United States Grand Prix |
| Last win | 1970 German Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1970 Italian Grand Prix |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
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| Participating years | 1964 - 1967 |
| Teams | NART Comstock Racing Porsche |
| Best finish | 1st (1965) |
| Class wins | 1 (1965) |
Karl Jochen Rindt (born April 18 1942 in Mainz, Germany – died September 5 1970 in Monza) was a German racing driver who represented Austria during his career. In 1970, he won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship, but died in a crash in Monza. He was the only driver to win the championship after he died.
In 1965 he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
Images for kids
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Rindt in a F2 Lotus 69 at the Eifelrennen in 1970
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The Ferrari 250LM that took Rindt to his win at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans
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Rindt on his way to fourth place at the 1965 German Grand Prix
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Rindt's overalls for the 1966 season
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Rindt had a strained relationship with Lotus team owner Colin Chapman.
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Rindt at the 1969 German Grand Prix
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Rindt took the Lotus 72's maiden victory at the 1970 Dutch Grand Prix.
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Rindt in 1969
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Rindt's grave in Graz
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Rindt following Jackie Stewart at the 1968 Dutch Grand Prix
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