Remembering Jochen Rindt, F1's Uncrowned King

Saturday in Monza marks half a century since the tragic loss of Jochen Rindt - the only World Champion to be awarded his crown after his death. We delve into the legacy of this outrageously talented legend.
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[@Fraichedachs]

This channel could make such a series, about the heroes of F1. I really would like to see and hear about the stars of the 60's, 70's & 80's.

[@Bennyy19]

Watch a documentary called 1 life on the limit, it explains the evolution of f1

[@shonithraj5383]

@@Bennyy19 where is it available ??

[@reisanibal1]

Check out Bruce McLaren's documentary. Real legend!!!

[@Bennyy19]

@@shonithraj5383 last time I watched it it was on youtube but got taken down but i think it's on amazon aswell.

[@salmanahjum-mathee9055]

that would be awesome

[@JWONG-pu8ky]

Seeing how seb knows and cares about the old f1 give me more respect to this guy, he is a real deal on and off the track

[@markgudsnukfanclub4469]

Agreed...

[@a_yan6581]

Those high quality race footages from the 70's makes me wonder what else does F1 have inside their library :D Also, R.I.P Rindt D:

[@Miloumannen]

Exactly my thought. Those photos from film cameras are just amazing. Bring them on, I can't get enough!

[@bowlchamps37]

It´s not really that hard. I did the same for my early 80s races from VHS. The PC does the work.

[@Jojo_Bee]

@@bowlchamps37 This is where "digital remastering" thing comes from, right?

[@MScotty90]

Late response, but if you get an F1TV subscription you get access to the archive, there’s tons of historical stuff in there. There’s full season recaps for 1970 through 79, and then every race from 1980 to today. I haven’t been able to find much from pre-1970, though. And not all the races from the 1970s are in there, I presume because they either weren’t broadcast or F1 didn’t have the rights to them at the time.

[@sohammhatre]

I'm glad F1 remembers from time to time those who lost their lives. The tragic tale of the 1970 season deserves its own movie so that more people will get to know who he was as a person and as a driver.

[@kamukameh]

I think it is difficult to find an actor with this remarkable face, but it was also possible with Lauda, so it would be nice

[@CasaiTX]

DaGitarrenandi maybe Miles Teller, has a sharper nose but similar face, also a different build then jochim

[@markgudsnukfanclub4469]

Agreed...good idea

[@michaeljagsch2520]

As an Austrian fan is this unbeliveable magic 🇦🇹

[@splatty8259]

Er und Niki sind einfach die besten natürlich auch Senna usw. aber die zwei waren einfach Spitze

[@boston0086]

Wasn’t he German-born? But of course he is Austrian:D before anyone misunderstands it.

[@mycommentsgoviral2157]

@@boston0086 He was born in Mainz, but moved to his grandparents in Graz because his parents died in WWII

[@senpaizac4687]

Jochen und Niki 🇦🇹❤️

[@rogerwilliamson7161]

German passport, starting for Austria.

[@mbomb8702]

There's something very sincere about Seb when he talks about him. I genuinely feel listening to him that he means what he says and it isn't put on for the camera. Seb is, for me, a true gent and champion and it saddens me to see whats happening to his career and what people say about him. Anyway, RIP Jochen and well done F1 on another touching tribute.

[@CroftVan]

Wish Vettel is able to shine next season with a new car & put his Ferrari days behind him.

[@karelpgbr]

Croft Van where though? He can’t go anywhere, and that’s a terrible shame, because he truly does deserve a good car even if it is a midfielder, he needs to have a fighting chance.

[@CroftVan]

@@karelpgbr He will get it Sir, have faith.

[@skillex27]

@@karelpgbr Seb just signed for Aston Martin. :)

[@fabianrocha9924]

@@karelpgbr With Aston Martin where else would he go? Lol

[@lpb0941]

My Aunt dated Jochen Rindt when they were teens her and my dad still tell me loads of crazy stories about him. Not only a great driver also a great friend!

[@markgudsnukfanclub4469]

Thanks...

[@OceanaTsu]

:0

[@Eeer390]

Wow

[@walidsadaoui8238]

So he got friendzoned

[@Peterinho]

This just proves that drivers of the 60s and 70s eras, were more than just men. They were Heroes.

[@ballaking1000]

I don’t think they saved other people nor do I see capes; I think they were regular men who were extremely brave and self-assured in their abilities and car capabilities. They were men.

[@heliumtrophy]

I think they were mad men with a thirst for speed. Plus with the whole post-war era, any distraction was one to be welcomed.

[@Moribax85]

honestly, i consider more of a hero truckers that die on the road hauling cargo to make the economy work. these were just athletes, they did what they loved, and were paid more than enough for it, not like truckers. But, sadly, nowadays the word "hero" has completely lost its meaning, since it's associated with millionaires who play a game instead of firefighters, and the real heroes are demonized, like all the doctors and nurses that have risked their life with the pandemic to help people, and got repaid by being associated with an idiotic world conspiracy

[@Erik3E]

@@Moribax85 I both agree and dissagree. Both race drivers and truckers do it for eather the money or fot the love of it. THey arent selfishly trying to save the economy. The reall heroes are the Policemen that risk their lives for ppl eveery day. Firemen and Medical personel. No to mention Soldiers defending their country and family.

[@Moribax85]

@@Erik3E in fact i never said that truckers are heroes, i said that i consider them more heroes than race drivers, only because they face the same if not more risks for way less money. After I said that i said something else that i think you would find way more agreeable

[@SouthBear]

Let’s appreciate this type of story telling from Will Buxton🙌

[@johnkouba4808]

finally somebody mentioned it! the way how he tells those stories on the channel is somethin amazing, RIP Jochen

[@TheRacingMonkey]

Wunderschönes Video

[@kermitgreenlaferrari2374]

🇦🇹

[@smctfan39]

he still exists? that’s good news.

[@brengeldelacruz8866]

Hallo

[@uwauw1311]

yoo i watch your FH4 vids! they are great!

[@niismo.]

Der Moment wenn das Video so gut ist, dass man nicht mehr Englisch kann

[@alexrantala5936]

"You know they say we die twice. Once when our last breath leaves our body, and once when the last person says our name" Jochen's legacy will forever live on...

[@disonwijeratne2532]

Sir Jackie Stewart was utterly distraught after his crash. RIP Jochen Rindt.

[@philhayhoe1]

And it was a huge motivation in Stewart's drive to improve safety. Did I see in another documentary that Jochen asked the engineers to remove the back wing over Colin Chapman's objections? In any case, a truly heroic driver and one of the saddest stories in F1.

[@leewat9068]

And Francois Cevert's crash as well :(

[@majortom4543]

he wasnt just distraught. Jackie begin to puke in the side of the armco barriers. He was gutted. He then tried to comfort Jochens wife.

[@majortom4543]

@@philhayhoe1 Yes, this video is wrong claiming that he inexplicably went of track, when the reason was he asked to get removed the rear wing.

[@brandonm8901]

@@philhayhoe1 Grand Prix: The Killer Years. Fantastic documentary

[@Lyncho535]

RIP jochen what a driver this sport can be ruthless at some times its a same his career got cut short.

[@iamthereasonyoucame]

I'd love to learn more about F1 drivers of the past. I've tried to read as much as I could but I wish F1 would release more footage of how it was back then. I love the history of this sport.

[@Markell1991]

Yeah, just reading is a bit stale. Watching the old legends actually race brings it all to life.

[@heliumtrophy]

It's not always easy because sometimes those that were recorded if they were in the first place could've been wiped out completely by TV executives who wanted to cut costs of buying in new film tape so they'd tape/film over that. It's a shame but I think if anything the lack of film gives the whole thing much more of mystique to it and whether rightly or wrongly, romanticises them. But I fully agree that it would be nice to see some more footage if it were at all possible.

[@jockellis]

Read Robert Dailey’s books Cars At Speed and The Cruel Sport if you want to learn about ‘50s and earlier drivers.

[@Markell1991]

@@jockellis Thanks for the recommendation!

[@markgudsnukfanclub4469]

Agreed!

[@andreasnahler9891]

Ich denke, besonders deutlich zeigt sich das herausragende fahrerische Können des Jochen Rindt in der Formel 2 zwischen 1964 und - 1970. Alle Rennwagen waren damals technisch identisch (gleiche Reifen, gleicher Treibstoff, gleicher Motor). Die Rennwagen-Chassis der damaligen Formel 2 waren ebenfalls technisch identisch, obwohl es mehrere Hersteller gab (Brabham, BRM, Cooper, Lotus, Matra). Sehr beeindruckend: Mit gleichem Material (!) ist Jochen Rindt der Konkurrenz regelmäßig davon gefahren. Die einmalige Erfolgsserie - 38 Siege in 6 Jahren!! - sagt ALLES über seine Fähigkeiten als Rennfahrer: Einfach brilliant!!!

[@BishakhGhosh]

Seb the only driver in the grid who can present and discuss about the history of F1 so well thanks to his immense knowledge about the sport and also outside the sport.

[@giacomobongrazio]

I always liked him because his face looked genuine and honest.

[@piast99]

Frankly speaking I had the quite opposite impression at first, seeing his quite characteristic face. But then I've watched several documentaries when you can hear him speak. Then I've realised how much I was wrong. If it was not for that horrible crash he would be for sure remembred by everyone as the great person of the sport like Stewart, Lauda or Fittipaldi.

[@mikelennie2848]

He was and still is a LEGEND

[@MikuFan3931]

That man is, and will always race in our hearts.

[@adityathapa844]

Rest in peace, King Jochen Rindt. :(

[@ukygo7ygouighuih]

That's a story that deserves to be remembered

[@markgudsnukfanclub4469]

Agreed...

[@zacuery5097]

The other Austrian legend as some may say

[@brothersinarms1234]

I never had the privilege to watch him race live but i always admired him. He's a legend for us austrians. I always smile when i see a documentary about him. A cool and special thing was that he also interviewed other drivers for the austrian television. I mean, imagine vettel interviewing hamilton after the race ;)

[@julesnatural]

Of it is Vettel speaking about him. Among current drivers, he seems (or has shown from what I have seen) to be the only driver to fully embrace, appreciate and love all the long Formula 1 history and its daredevil drivers. Know their careers, their driving styles, their ways in detail. Glad they picked Sebastian to speak up here.

[@gregoryworth84]

As a 13 year old, I was fortunate to see Jochen race in the 1969 Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport Park, where he won a podium finish. At that time reportage of motor sport was really thin in the Canadian media, I didn't hear about his passing until I read about it in Road and Track magazine. What a marvelous talent, briefly seen and treasured for my lifetime. Thank you for this tribute.

[@evoxfreakz7227]

Great Driver my Grandma knew him well great personality great additude Jochen you won't be forgotten.

[@NoBSFX]

thank you for this video F1!

[@babylov3r]

He is really legend and uncrowned king in the world of motorsports racing. It really so sad he never get to hold his trophy.

[@Jacoob17]

monza has taken many f1 racers lives

[@TakerKane29]

Yes but is Monza itself really a dangerous track?? Doubt that, I've seen worse

[@Die0KLeitung]

Legend. I was quite young when I first heard about his story...and even now years later its still so tragic...

[@lexiekrewitt1735]

Rest In Peace!!!!!! One of the biggest legends in F1, one of the most heart breaking stories... This video really got me... 😢🙏🏻❤️

[@kushxmen]

I never knew of this legend. May he RIP.

[@yatharth17may1]

I listened to the Beyond the grid podcast episode. The way everyone talked about him made me sad of how we lost him so early. Specially when Jackie literally broke. ❤️

[@rashminhewamanna3812]

Legends never die

[@tommivirmanni]

Rest in peace, Jochen.

[@DaraM73]

Probably the best short-form feature package produced to date. Great script and narrative balance.

[@verdiguy]

Thank you for putting this tribute together. It was a nice companion piece to the Beyond the Grid earlier this week. Listening to the raw emotion and anguish in Jackie Stewart's voice really gives you a sense of what a special person Jochen was. It would have been a pity that his legacy and tragic death 50 years ago wasn't marked in some way. Hopefully, he will be the only F1 champion to win the crown posthumously. RIP Jochen.

[@pimpinmagicianofprophecy]

They always show Vettel talking about his heroes. One day it will be others talking about Vettel in the same way. R.i.p. rindt 🇦🇹🇩🇪

[@jasonswift7098]

Vettel is not worth talking about.

[@pimpinmagicianofprophecy]

@@jasonswift7098 you wont have to, but im sure you will talk about him. You sound like a bit like a bitter ex-gf. You might want to visit a shrink for that.

[@DavidGarcia-oi5nt]

@@jasonswift7098 go away

[@swagger0im0lachskost]

@@jasonswift7098 of course vettel is worth talking about. 2010 was one of the most exciting f1 seasons in the history of the sport. And just fyi, he is the 3rd most successfull racing driver for the ferrari team, even tho ferrari never had a gold car in his period.

[@afa1515]

IMO Vettel has thrown his legacy away throughout the last years. The dirvers of his era are Hamilton and Alonso, plus he was beaten by Ricciardo and now Leclerc probably twice.

[@hemanthdoneparthi8114]

Hope he's in the top 10 fastest drivers of F1, coz with those machinery back then pushing the limits needs more balls than anyone in current racing championships can imagine

[@FelipeFreiredeSouza]

Jochen was a truly diamond. Fittipaldi used to talk how talented was Jochen. When Emerson joined Lotus team, Jochen was the great driver of F1.

[@iammyself6774]

This is a tribute, but people are still writing first, Utterly disgusting

[@LiamTalksMotorsport]

Bots

[@JeatonF1]

IKR it’s so stupid on a TRIBUTE video

[@randomi38]

it's kids

[@iammyself6774]

@@JeatonF1 Exactly, they think they've achieved something, while not paying respect to someone who FOR REAL achieved something unique and eternal, they should just take example

[@iammyself6774]

@@randomi38 so? They still have a brain, parents should teach respect since the very first day of their lives. Being kids is not an excuse for being stupid

[@still_guns]

Rest in Peace Jochen. We will never forget you.

[@rhysoshea6797]

Legend.

[@Assassin-eh3du]

Man this hit the feels way more then I thought it would

[@a.Hopeful]

Shame to anyone who can dislike this video. What a racer. RIP.

[@burdineestep4224]

My privilege to have seen him race at the Glen. Was my favorite at the time. Then along came Gilles.

[@jackowen8397]

Jochen Rindit what a LEGEND

[@Dream25_]

So unreal with how many deaths there were, not only in F1, but in America as well in USAC/Indy cars. Some of the most fearless and brave men in human history, only in the pursuit of victory, it's so crazy to think that they knew the risks and still carried on.

[@SiVlog1989]

It's great to show that he was so much more than the sport's first (and hopefully only) posthumous world champion

[@robertalexanderho5268]

Jochen and Jim Clark were my favorites and I cried when they passed away...

[@JeatonF1]

I don’t even now how this man is but I bet u he was a legend RIP :(

[@aogracing660]

JasperHeaton He died before the end of the 1970 f1 season but still managed to secure the title that year because he had enough points, the only driver in F1 history to do this.

[@JeatonF1]

@@aogracing660 thx Alex

[@EmptyCheetosBag]

I had a fucking stroke trying to read this.

[@laurouxdonk6499]

The man who passed away living his dream - R.I.P Jochen Rindt

[@8-bitsteve500]

a legend forever. RIP Jochen, you'll never be forgotten by true F1 fans.

[@zicomitchell]

They have to make a movie about him. His life story and championship season is amazing

[@arthursmith9767]

He’s an amazing driver

[@jonp3890]

I’m not young, but Rindt was still before my time. But I found out about him from various racing sims and took it from there.

[@dancastell5202]

One of the saddest stories I’ve ever heard RIP

[@deltas4evo2]

Ich habe ihn noch zwei Wochen vorher gesehen live in Stainz beim bergrennen!!! Er ist und bleibt unvergessen!!

[@markgudsnukfanclub4469]

thanks for posting...watching Rindt drive at the 1970 Monaco GP was my introduction to formula 1 and I was hooked from then on...

[@9946015242]

True Legend.. the courage to drive with such a limited safety protocols around is astounding..

[@mayankbaruah3997]

The Legend of Jochen Rindt ❤️

[@charamia9402]

It's been 50 years, and people born the next millennium knows his name and his story. That is legacy.

[@chrisreadman4282]

Makes me soo sad to heard people die doing what they love.

[@andrewle8843]

Legends never die. He is racing with all the other blokes in heaven.

[@andrewle8843]

i only said bloke bc i gotta sound aussie

[@JDT-Loadsamoney]

Andrew Le fair Probably teammates with Wolfgang Von trips up there

[@karelpgbr]

As some other commenter said: “God wanted him for his own racing team.”

[@markjohnson8352]

Thank you for this. And thank you Seb, always showing why we need him to keep racing.

[@CroftVan]

RIP Jochen, gone but not forgotten.

[@Louiedave11]

Thank you F1 for giving Jochen , and us this video

[@jamesmusselwhite4406]

Amazing Man. Should never be forgotten, RIP King 👑

[@sporkybutterz]

Eerie the Von Tripps link. Fate is cruel. Thank you F1 for making a wonderful tribute.

[@Txmax1]

I already knew the story but this video made me have goosebumps. Keep this content up!

[@marcosvalentini7663]

Awesome editing and storytelling video. I have more respect and admiration for Sebastian Vettel now when he is facing an existential challenge. Hope he has the chance to overcome this downfall.

[@largol33t1]

What is heartbreaking is he was becoming more and more worried about safety in the sport. He promised his wife that his drive with Lotus would be his last and that he would retire. And tragically, he died in Monza when a vital component broke on the amazing Lotus 72. Because he didn't have his dive straps secured, he slipped out of his seatbelt, which cut his throat, killing him. Such a horrible, tragic loss for our sport. I wish I lived through the days of the 49 and 72 cars so I could see him race.

[@kristijanpavlovic]

This channel is amazing! We often take it for granted.

[@StephenLMW]

Jochen was also the only half Austrian half German driver to win the driver cus his father was Austrian and his Mum was German He was a truly great driver and he will be sorely missed

[@SirOliverNorwell]

His father was german, his mother austrian.

[@aurktman1106]

Those who are true fans of Formula One will always recognize and admire Jochen Rindt.

[@luizansounds]

Rindt was one of the few in that time who actively fight for the security of the drivers in the 1st rendition of GPDA. He didnt have the same recognition of some of his pairs, but he was one of the greats Rest in peace Jochen

[@TherealLorinser]

2:57 that's very Painful accident, R.I.P Champ I love his Daredevil Driving Style.

[@vedantsharma323]

This guy won the World Championship from the Grave. Massive Respect.

[@ΠΕΡΙΚΛΗΣΚΥΡΙΑΚΙΔΗΣ]

Legend... He inspired Ronnie Peterson, who inspired Gilles Villeneuve and he inspired Stefan Bellof, some of f1's fastest ever drivers.

[@youknow-kp6zd]

This is awsome RIP CHAMPION

[@kasperutz6257]

A very empathetic and thoughtful commentary / voice over. I assume it was done by Will Buxton, definitely sounded like his voice, but a completely different tone from the usual "çheeky chappy' persona that he adopts for his paddock and pit lane interviews. He should do more of these remembrance / profile pieces about other F1 greats of the past.

[@tutuiandragos6270]

What an amazing driver,gone too soon..

[@aydankhaliq2967]

That lotus 72c is one of the most beautiful F1 V8 DFV's car.

[@stefanegger]

This man was a legend.

[@LittleLightIsaOnce]

Man F1 drivers and actually racing drivers in general are just heroes. All of them..

[@heliogt1961]

cant belive this is already 50 years in the past

[@hazikaiyan5903]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 I was and am a big fan of him

[@loganpieterse8866]

Rip immortal legend ! Only posthumous world champion 🙏🏼

[@vishrutshah8419]

This is beautiful, wow.

[@perchristensen701]

Since I was a boy and fascinated by f1 I couldn't get Jochen Rindt out of my head, I loved to see him knock, he was amazing and many say he was outstanding, but was he better than Senna or not....

[@MarcosAlbertoMartins]

Grande Rindt! Salut! Impressionante o envolvimento e o conhecimento de Seb sobre a história da F1! Bravo!

[@lloydterry]

What a legend he was 🙌

[@aakarshlotlikar4109]

Legend man.... Legend ❤️

[@paolog.spinato7869]

Very emotional video, thanks F1.

[@SuperAngryWalrus]

These drivers made sacrifices to make racing safer for everyone involved. Legend.

[@Zeno2222]

It was a fantastic and great driver, rip !!!!

[@judithv.stropus3419]

There's a great book, "Jochen Rindt: Uncrowned King of Formula 1" by David Tremayne available at most online booksellers.

[@samuvdm]

Rip Jochen, biggest hero of my dad. imo F1 is the sport with the most magic history. by far.

[@sofackingwhat]

RINDT LEGEND FOREVER ♥

[@leosteiner4040]

He is probably the reason why Niki raced in F1 RIP Jochen

[@GscheidaBua]

He is basically the reason why Austria got interested in Formula1 in general. Without him Marko, Niki, Berger and basically all Austrians in F1 (not just drivers) and international racing probably would not have had the careers they had, or at least it would have been way harder and less accepted by the Austrian public

[@GscheidaBua]

Or to say it in other words, er hat anderen Österreichern den Weg geebnet 😉

[@leosteiner4040]

@@GscheidaBua i was eh🤣