In 1970, Jochen Rindt became the only driver to win the Formula One World Drivers' Championship after his tragic accident at the Italian Grand Prix. He clinched the title posthumously, a record-setting achievement that stunned the motorsport world.
Onofre Marimón’s rose to fame in Argentina and made waves in the European racing scene—until a bit of daring led to a tragic end. This is the story of Formula 1’s first Grand Prix victim.
Every competitive sport has risks for injury, but nothing sees people risking their lives more than Formula 1 racing. Here are some of great drivers who paid the ultimate price for their love of motorsport.