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 | ![]() |
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'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 following Jackie Stewart at the 1968 Dutch Grand Prix

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