<p>In 75 years of Formula 1 history, only one driver has been crowned World Champion after his death. In 1970, Austrian racer Jochen Rindt was so dominant behind the wheel of an exceptional car built by Colin Chapman of Team Lotus that no driver could bridge the gap to his place on the top of the championship standings despite there being four races remaining in the season after Rindt&#39;s death.</p><p>Most F1 fans with any interest in the history of the sport know this — but fewer know the cloud of tragedy that followed Rindt throughout his life, casting dark, dramatic shadows over his every move. </p><p>Orphaned at just over a year old, and seemingly powerless against his team bosses when it came time to advocate for greater safety, Rindt was a prickly competitor who was nevertheless fondly remembered by so many of his competitors, and who completely changed the name of the game when it came to professionalizing motorsport. Today on Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys, we&#39;re going to dig into the ill-fated story of Jochen Rindt&#39;s life, the shock of his death, and the legacy he left in his wake.</p><p>To find out more about Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys: https://linktr.ee/deadlypassionsterriblejoys </p><p>Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deadlypassionsterriblejoys</p><p>Subscribe on Substack: https://deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/ </p><p>Follow DPTJ on BlueSky: @deadlypassions-pod.bsky.social</p><p>Follow DPTJ on Instagram: @deadlypassionsterriblejoys</p><p>Follow DPTJ on Twitter/X: @terriblejoy_pod</p><p>Watch on YouTube: @eliz_blackstock</p><p>Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on BlueSky: @elizablackstock.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on Instagram: @elizablackstock</p><p>Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on Twitter/X: @eliz_blackstock</p><p>Order Racing with Rich Energy: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/racing-with-rich-energy</p><p>Episode Bibliography: </p><p><em>Jochen Rindt: The Uncrowned King</em> by David Tremayne</p><p><a href="https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/the-f1-driver-who-didnt-want-to-be-champion-5114105/5114105/"><u>https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/the-f1-driver-who-didnt-want-to-be-champion-5114105/5114105/</u></a> </p><p><br></p>