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Exhibition Commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Formula 1 Driver Jochen Rindt’s Death

VIENNA.- Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Jochen Rindt’s death WestLicht is showing an exhibition honouring the great achievements of this Austrian sports hero, whose personality fascinated the country. As one of the most enigmatic racing drivers of his generation, he was awarded the Formula 1 world champion title in 1970 posthumously. Jochen Rindt has triggered euphoria for racing sports and has paved the way for following generations of drivers. This force, this charisma, this fascination will find an aesthetic echo in the upcoming show. Photographers: Ferdi Kräling, Alois Rottensteiner / Archiv McKlein, Max Scheler, Milan Schijatschky, Rainer Schlegelmilch, Kristian Bissuti, Peter Coeln, Robert Häusser, Josef Mayrhofer, Gino Molin-Pradel, Kurt Pinter, Franz Hruby. Karl Jochen Rindt (April 18, 1942 Mainz, Germany – September 5, 1970 Monza, Italy) was a German racing driver who represented Austria during his career. He i