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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 in the Maserati he drove at the 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.

Flinterman died in Leiden in December 1992.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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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
  • War Commemorative Cross
  • Distinguished Flying Cross
  • 1939–1945 Star
  • France and Germany Star
  • Defence Medal
  • War Medal 1939–1945
  • Original Wikipedia article last retrieved on 09 April 2024.