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- 1Emerson Fittipaldi recalls Jochen Rindt's death and rise at Lotus●Emerson Fittipaldi on Jochen Rindt's death and how he became Team Lotus' F1 leader https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/em
Emerson Fittipaldi has spoken about the 1970 death of Jochen Rindt and how the tragedy made him Team Lotus' lead Formula 1 driver. The Brazilian reflects on stepping up at the team after Rindt's fatal crash at Monza, an accident that left Rindt champion posthumously. Fittipaldi's recollections offer a rare firsthand account of one of F1's darkest and most formative moments.
- 2Jochen Rindt crowned 1970 F1 champion posthumously●1970: Rindt becomes World Champion after his death # OnThisDay 4 October, Emerson Fittipaldi won the 1970 United States
On this day in 1970, Emerson Fittipaldi won the United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen for Lotus, a result that clinched the Drivers' Championship for Jochen Rindt. Rindt had been killed in practice at Monza the previous month, and no rival could now pass his points total, making him Formula One's only posthumous world champion.