31th, Jochen Rindt's Monaco Masterclass: Unraveling the Legendary '70 Grand Prix Drama
If this race had played out as it started, there’s little chance the 1970 Monaco GP would have made this list. But thanks to its unlikely and (depending on your perspective) comical finale, it is one of the most infamous F1 races in the venue’s long history.
Aside from the climax, this Monaco GP was also notable for the all-March front row, during those amazing first months for the Johnny-come-lately F1 constructor. Jackie Stewart famously hated the Tyrrell-run 701, but that didn’t stop him taking pole, with Chris Amon’s STP works car alongside.
Jackie subsequently ran away and hid in the race, victory seemingly a formality. He stretched away from Amon in the early going with apparent ease, while veteran Jack Brabham, Jacky Ickx, Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Denny Hulme and Jochen Rindt followed.