About Jan Flinterman
Lived 1919 – 1992 (aged 73). Jan Flinterman was a Dutch formula One driver, engineer and racing automobile driver.
Johannes Leonardus "Jan" Flinterman (2 October 1919 – 26 December 1992) was a Dutch Royal Air Force pilot during World War II and a racing driver. Together with Dries van der Lof, he was the first driver from the Netherlands to compete in Formula One.
Flinterman participated in one World Championship Grand Prix, the 1952 Dutch Grand Prix on 17 August 1952. When he had to retire his Maserati with a failure of the rear axle, he was able to take over the similar car of his team mate, Chico Landi. Flinterman finished the race in ninth place, scoring no championship points.
Flinterman died in Leiden in December 1992.
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points 1952 Escuderia Bandeirantes Maserati A6GCM Maserati Straight-6 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER NED9 * ITA NC 0
Indicates shared drive with Chico Landi
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Dutch racing driver
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Jan Flinterman was born on 2 October 1919 in The Hague.
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Jan Flinterman died on 26 December 1992 in Leiden.
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Jan Flinterman was a formula One driver, engineer and racing automobile driver.
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