"It’s a monkey swing,” exclaimed Jochen Rindt, using a local expression for a rollercoaster ride – and he wasn’t talking about his car, the quick yet delicate and dangerous Lotus 72. He meant the ...

This week in 1970 finds Jochen Rindt and his Lotus 72-Ford winning the French Grand Prix at Charade Circuit in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Posting a 7.61-second winning margin over second place Chris ...

Dirty air was one of the prominent talking points after last weekend's lackluster Japanese Grand Prix. The subject isn't anything new for Formula 1 fans, as aerodynamic wake has severely hampered ...

On May 10, 1970, Jochen Rindt scored one of the most dramatic victories ever in Formula One, passing world champion Jack Brabham on the final lap of the Monaco Grand Prix. His mount? Colin Chapman’s ...

On September 5, 1970, in preparation for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Lotus driver and Formula One World Championship leader Jochen Rindt crashed during practice. He died on impact. By the end of ...

One of the most celebrated racers of his era, Jochen Rindt is the only driver to be awarded the World Drivers’ Championship in Formula 1 posthumously. Lotus is the team that provided the winning car, ...

You couldn't fail to notice Jochen Rindt. Apart from his distinctive looks, unruly hair and cool style of dress, every action image seemed to be an exuberant exhibition of opposite lock. This was in ...

Fifty years ago today Jochen Rindt won the French Grand Prix and took the lead in the world championship for the first time. He wouldn’t relinquish that lead again. "It’s a monkey swing,” exclaimed ...