Who became the first ever-posthumous F1 champion in 1970?
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Ayrton Senna
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Jochen Rindt
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Ronnie Peterson
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Francois Cevert
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Correct answer
Explanation
Jochen Rindt became the only posthumous F1 World Champion in 1970 after dying in a crash at Monza. He had accumulated enough points throughout the season that no other driver could overtake his total, making him champion tragically after his death.