1970 Championship

Position

Driver

Team

Points

1

 Jochen Rindt Lotus 45

2

 Jacky Ickx Ferrari 40

3

 Clay Regazzoni Ferrari 33

4

 Denny Hulme McLaren 27

5

 Jack Brabham Brabham 25

6

 Jackie Stewart March 25

Position

Team

Points

1

 Lotus 59

2

 Ferrari 52

3

 March 48

4

 Brabham 35

5

 McLaren 35

6

 BRM 23

In 1970 both Bruce McLaren and Jochen Rindt were killed in accidents, though Rindt became the first posthumous champion. Ken Tyrrell ran DFV powered Matra's, although at end of the season he entered cars under the Tyrrell name. At the end of the season Jack Brabham retired as a driver to continue to run the Brabham team.


Last updated 08-Jan-2011