Jochen Rindt

Karl Jochen Rindt (born 18 April 1942 in Mainz, Germany – died 5 September 1970 in Monza) was a German racing driver who represented Austria during his career.^[2] 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.

Jochen Rindt

Born	(1942-04-18)18 April 1942
Died	5 September 1970(1970-09-05) (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)[1]
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
Years	1964 - 1967
Teams	NART Comstock Racing Porsche
Best finish	1st (1965)
Class wins	1 (1965)

In 1965 he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.