Jochen Rindt
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Karl Jochen Rindt was a German-born racing driver who competed with an Austrian licence during his career, despite having German and not Austrian citizenship. In 1970, he was killed during practice for the Italian Grand Prix and became the only driver to be posthumously awarded the Formula One World Drivers' Championship.
Rindt at the 1970 Dutch Grand Prix
Rindt in a Formula 2 Lotus 69 at the Eifelrennen in 1970
The Ferrari 250LM that took Rindt to his win at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans
Rindt on his way to fourth place at the 1965 German Grand Prix
1970 Formula One season
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The 1970 Formula One season was the 24th season of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's Formula One motor racing. It featured the 21st World Championship of Drivers, the 13th International Cup for F1 Manufacturers and three non-championship races open to Formula One cars. The World Championship was contested over thirteen races between 7 March and 25 October.
Jochen Rindt was awarded the Drivers' Championship posthumously.
Start of the Dutch Grand Prix
The burning wreck of Piers Courage being extinguished
Ignazio Giunti's Ferrari in the pits at Monza