1970 Italian Grand Prix
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The 1970 Italian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza on 6 September 1970.[1] It was race 10 of 13 in both the 1970 World Championship of Drivers and the 1970 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The race was marred by the death of Jochen Rindt, who died during the practice session on 5 September. Rindt himself went on to become Formula One's only posthumous World Champion to date.[2] The 68-lap race was won by Ferrari driver Clay Regazzoni for his first Grand Prix victory after starting from third position. Jackie Stewart finished second for the Tyrrell team in one of the last races the team used the March chassis and Matra driver Jean-Pierre Beltoise came in third.
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Qualifying
Qualifying classification
- Jochen Rindt qualified 12th, but did not start the race after he was killed after a mechanical failure causing an accident in Saturday qualifying. His place in grid was left vacant.
Race
Classification
- Notes
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Notes
- This was the Formula One World Championship debut for Italian driver Nanni Galli.
- This was the 10th race start for British constructor March.
- This was the Formula One World Championship debut for British constructor Tyrrell.
Championship standings after the race
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- Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.
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