The 1970 Formula One season was the 24th season of the FIA's Formula One motor racing. It featured the 21st World Championship of Drivers and the 13th International Cup for F1 Manufacturers. Thirteen races were held between 7 March 1970 and 25 October 1970, with the Drivers' Championship won by Jochen Rindt and the Constructors' title by Lotus. Rindt died four races before the end of the season, but had earned just enough World Championship points that no other driver managed to surpass his total by the end of the season. It is the only season to date in which the World Drivers' Championship title had been awarded posthumously. Jacky Ickx driving for Ferrari finished the season strongly, but his low 4th-place finish in the penultimate round ensured that Rindt's title lead would stand. In the end, all of Rindt's 45 points came from his five wins in the season.

1 Jochen Rindt 45.00 38.46%
2 Jacky Ickx 40.00 34.19%
3 Clay Regazzoni 33.00 28.21%
4 Denny Hulme 27.00 23.08%
5 Jack Brabham 25.00 21.37%
6 Jackie Stewart 25.00 21.37%
7 Pedro Rodriguez 23.00 19.66%
8 Chris Amon 23.00 19.66%
9 Jean-Pierre Beltoise 16.00 13.68%
10 Emerson Fittipaldi 12.00 10.26%
11 Rolf Stommelen 10.00 8.55%