Jochen Rindt
Known for Acting · 9 credits
- Born
- 1942-04-18
- Died
- 1970-09-05
- Place of birth
- Mainz, Germany
Biography
Jochen Rindt (April 18, 1942 – September 5, 1970) was an Austrian racing driver and the only driver to be awarded the Formula 1 World Championship posthumously. Born in Mainz, Germany, Rindt moved to Austria at a young age, where he developed his passion for motorsport. Known for his fearless driving style, he quickly rose through the ranks of racing, eventually joining Formula 1 in 1964.
Rindt achieved notable success with Lotus, where he formed a close relationship with team principal Colin Chapman. In 1970, he won five Grands Prix, establishing himself as the favorite to win the championship. However, Rindt tragically lost his life in a crash during a practice session at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. At the time of his death, he had accumulated enough points to secure the 1970 World Championship title, making him the only driver to win the championship after passing.
Rindt’s legacy is celebrated for his bravery, talent, and contributions to Austrian motorsport, with fans and the racing community remembering him as one of the sport's greats.
Known For
Sportclub Story
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Grand Prix
1966
as Jochen Rindt (uncredited)
Stelldichein beim Wein
1967
as self
1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1970
as Self
Frankly... Jacky Ickx
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Jochen Rindt lebt. Eine Spurensuche
2010
as Self (archive footage)
TV Shows (2)
Movies (7)
Grand Prix
1966
as Jochen Rindt (uncredited)
1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1970
as Self
Frankly... Jacky Ickx
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Jochen Rindt lebt. Eine Spurensuche
2010
as Self (archive footage)
Magic Graz
1972
as himself
Jochen Rindt: Uncrowned Champion
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Jochen Rindts letzter Sommer - Ein Toter wird Weltmeister
2010
as Self (archive footage)
About Jochen Rindt
Jochen Rindt (April 18, 1942 – September 5, 1970) was an Austrian racing driver and the only driver to be awarded the Formula 1 World Championship posthumously. Born in Mainz, Germany, Rindt moved to Austria at a young age, where he developed his passion for motorsport. Known for his fearless driving style, he quickly rose through the ranks of racing, eventually joining Formula 1 in 1964. Rindt achieved notable success with Lotus, where he formed a close relationship with team principal Colin Chapman. In 1970, he won five Grands Prix, establis… With 9 credits spanning from 1966 to 2020, Jochen Rindt has appeared in 7 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jochen Rindt Movies
- Grand Prix (1966) — as Jochen Rindt (uncredited)
- 1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review (1970) — as Self
- Frankly... Jacky Ickx (2011) — as Self (archive footage)
- Jochen Rindt lebt. Eine Spurensuche (2010) — as Self (archive footage)
- Magic Graz (1972) — as himself
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