Jan Flinterman
Johannes Leonardus "Jan" Flinterman (2 October 1919 – 26 December 1992) was a Dutch air force pilot during World War II [1] and a racing driver. Together with Dries van der Lof, he was the first driver from the Netherlands to compete in Formula One.
Flinterman in the Maserati he drove at the 1952 Dutch Grand Prix
| Born | 2 October 1919 The Hague, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Died | 26 December 1992 (aged 73) Leiden, Netherlands |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Dutch |
| Active years | 1952 |
| Teams | non-works Maserati |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1952 Dutch Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1952 Dutch Grand Prix |
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.[2]
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 | NED 9 * |
ITA | NC | 0 |
- * Indicates shared drive with Chico Landi
Military decorations
Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Airman's Cross[3]
War Commemorative Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
1939–1945 Star
France and Germany Star
Defence Medal 1940–1945
War Medal 1939–1945
References
- Flinterman, Johannes Leonardus "Crazy Flin" at ww2 awards.com
- Steve Small - "The Grand Prix Who's Who", 1996.
- Vliegerkruis: Flinterman DFC, J.L. at defensie.nl
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