1970 FIA Formula One World Championship
- Drivers' champion
- Jochen Rindt
- Team
- Team Lotus
- Points
- 45
- Runner-up
- Jacky Ickx — 40
- Margin
- 5
- Constructors' champion
- Team Lotus
- Rounds
- 13
- Engine formula
- 3.0 L naturally aspirated / 1.5 L forced induction
- Tyres
- Goodyear, Firestone, Dunlop
Jochen Rindt killed in practice at Monza and became the sport's only posthumous World Champion. Lotus 72 introduced side radiators and torsion-bar suspension.
Races
Championship standings after round 13
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jochen Rindt | — | 45 |
| 2 | Jacky Ickx | — | 40 |
| 3 | Clay Regazzoni | — | 33 |
| 4 | Denny Hulme | — | 27 |
| 5 | Sir Jack Brabham | — | 25 |
| 5 | Sir Jackie Stewart | — | 25 |
| 7 | Pedro Rodriguez | — | 23 |
| 8 | Chris Amon | — | 23 |
| 9 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | — | 16 |
| 10 | Emerson Fittipaldi | — | 12 |
| 11 | Rolf Stommelen | — | 10 |
| 12 | Henri Pescarolo | — | 8 |