30 Day F1 Challenge: Day 13

(Sorry for the very late post!)

Day 13 - Most tragic moment in F1


Jochen Rindt’s crash at the Italian Grand Prix of 1970. He was so close to winning the championship, and he eventually did but he never got to see the prestigious Champion’s trophy. His post death championship is the first in Formula One. The championship trophy was presented to his wife, Nina. 

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