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.

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 7.6 ...

Jochen Rindt soon became famous but it barely changed him, says Marko, although his lifestyle had suddenly become a great deal more glamorous. “He had the money for his own plane and our dream ...

"Jochen Rindt holds a very special place in the hearts of all Formula One and Lotus fans," said Fernandes. "He showed his God-given skills in F1, winning and doing so with style.

Rindt, born in Mainz, Germany, was always destined to be in the dangerous sport of F1. Since he was a kid, he was always getting into extreme sports.

Jochen Rindt, number 20 on BBC F1's list of the greatest drivers of all time, is one such man. The Austrian with the boxer's nose is chiefly remembered for being F1's first - and so far only ...

Jochen Rindt soon became famous but it barely changed him, says Marko, although his lifestyle had suddenly become a great deal more glamorous. “He had the money for his own plane and our dream ...

"Jochen Rindt holds a very special place in the hearts of all Formula One and Lotus fans," said Fernandes. "He showed his God-given skills in F1, winning and doing so with style.