Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Monza, Lombardia, Italy.
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Saturday 5th of September 1970 (-) — Formula One racer Jochen Rindt dies in a crash while practicing for the Italian Grand Prix Rindt was in the habit of using only four points on the five-point harness then available and did not wear the crotch straps as he wanted to be able to exit the car quickly in the event of fire. As a result, upon impact he slid under the belts and suffered fatal throat injuries.