Champion crowned posthumously

Value: 1 (1970)
Held by: Jochen Rindt

How it is derived

seasons.drivers_champion whose drivers.died falls before the date of the last completed race of the title season. 1 in 76 championships: Jochen Rindt died 5 September 1970, the 1970 season ended 25 October 1970.

Where this comes from

As of: 25 Oct 2026
Confidence: reference
Category: drivers
Family: Championships
Comparable figure: 1
Unit: champions
Key: posthumous-champion