Timeline Jochen Rindt: The Posthumous Champion

Jochen Rindt won the 1970 world title for Lotus after being killed in practice at Monza, the only posthumous champion in Formula One.

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1942 Jochen Rindt born in Mainz Rindt is born in Mainz, Germany. After his parents die in a bombing raid in 1943, he grows up with his grandparents in Graz, Austria.
1965 Jochen Rindt wins Le Mans Rindt and Masten Gregory win the 24 Hours in a private Ferrari 250 LM.
1969 Jochen Rindt wins at Watkins Glen His first Grand Prix win, in the United States Grand Prix, for Lotus.
1970 1970: Jochen Rindt Lotus Rindt became the sport's only posthumous World Champion, having been killed during practice at the Italian Grand Prix. His points lead proved unassailable in the remaining races.
1970 Jochen Rindt wins at Monaco Rindt catches Jack Brabham and takes the lead at the last corner when Brabham slides off.
1970 Jochen Rindt killed at Monza Rindt crashes fatally in practice for the Italian Grand Prix, with a 20-point lead in the championship.
1970 Jochen Rindt confirmed champion When Jacky Ickx fails to win at Watkins Glen, Rindts lead cannot be overtaken. His widow Nina receives the trophy.