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

Jan Flinterman
Born(1919-10-02)2 October 1919
The Hague, Netherlands
Died26 December 1992(1992-12-26) (aged 73)
Leiden, Netherlands
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality Dutch
Active years1952
Teamsnon-works Maserati
Entries1
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1952 Dutch Grand Prix
Last entry1952 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

References
  1. Flinterman, Johannes Leonardus "Crazy Flin" at ww2 awards.com
  2. Steve Small - "The Grand Prix Who's Who", 1996.
  3. Vliegerkruis: Flinterman DFC, J.L. at defensie.nl


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