Jochen Rindt was an Austrian Formula One World Champion who won the Drivers’ Title with Lotus in 1970. He is F1’s only posthumous champion and the first Austrian to win the title. Also, by winning the 1969 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, he became the first racing driver from Austria to win a Formula One Grand Prix. He went on to win 6 Grand Prix races in total and, renowned for his speed, he also claimed 10 pole positions. He also won the Le Mans 24 Hours race in 1965.
Jochen Rindt's F1 Wins
| Win Number | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date | Round | No. | Team | Chassis | Tyre | Grid | Winning Margin | Race Time | Speed | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1969 United States Grand Prix | Watkins Glen International | 5 October 1969 | 10/11 | 2 | Lotus Ford | 49B | Firestone | 1 | 46.990 | 1:57:56.840 | 203.359 | 399.762 |
| 2 | 1970 Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco | 10 May 1970 | 3/13 | 3 | Lotus Ford | 49C | Firestone | 8 | 23.100 | 1:54:36.600 | 131.700 | 251.60 |
| 3 | 1970 Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Park Zandvoort | 21 June 1970 | 5/13 | 10 | Lotus Ford | 72C | Firestone | 1 | 30.000 | 1:50:43.410 | 181.770 | 335.44 |
| 4 | 1970 French Grand Prix | Charade Circuit | 5 July 1970 | 6/13 | 6 | Lotus Ford | 72C | Firestone | 6 | 7.610 | 1:55:57.000 | 158.390 | 306.09 |
| 5 | 1970 British Grand Prix | Brands Hatch Circuit | 18 July 1970 | 7/13 | 5 | Lotus Ford | 72C | Firestone | 1 | 32.900 | 1:57:02.000 | 174.900 | 341.181 |
| 6 | 1970 German Grand Prix | Hockenheimring | 2 August 1970 | 8/13 | 2 | Lotus Ford | 72C | Firestone | 2 | 0.700 | 1:42:00.300 | 199.700 | 339.45 |