Canadian Grand Prix 1970 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Jacky Ickx kept his faint championship hopes alive with a commanding victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading home Ferrari teammate Clay Regazzoni for the team's second consecutive 1-2 finish. The Belgian driver controlled the race at Mont-Tremblant's challenging road course, building a comfortable advantage as he attempted to close the gap to the late Jochen Rindt's points total. Chris Amon finished third for March in a solid performance, but all eyes were on the championship mathematics as Ickx fought to honor Rindt's memory by making the title race competitive.

The race at Mont-Tremblant, a picturesque circuit in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, provided a dramatic backdrop for Ferrari's dominant performance. Ickx's victory was his third of the season, and with Regazzoni's support, Ferrari showed they had developed the 312B into a genuinely competitive package. However, despite the win, Ickx still trailed Rindt's tally of 45 points and would need maximum points from the remaining two races while hoping his rivals faltered. The mathematical possibility of overtaking a deceased driver created an unprecedented and uncomfortable situation for all involved.

The paddock remained in shock following Rindt's death at Monza three weeks earlier, with safety concerns dominating conversations. Many drivers questioned whether the sport's minimal safety standards were acceptable, though meaningful changes would take years to implement. Ickx's victory demonstrated his class and determination, but the Belgian himself later admitted the strange feeling of competing against a fallen colleague's point total. Ferrari's 1-2 finish gave the tifosi hope for the remaining races, though most in the paddock privately hoped Rindt would achieve his championship posthumously as a tribute to his brilliant season.