Jan Flinterman

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
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 *  * Indicates shared drive with Chico Landi

Military decorations

 * Order of Orange-Nassau ribbon - Officer.svg Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
 * Vliegerkruis Ribbon Bar.gif Airman's Cross
 * Oorlogsherinneringskruis 1940-1945.gif War Commemorative Cross
 * United Kingdom Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg Distinguished Flying Cross
 * 1939-45 Star.png 1939–1945 Star
 * France and Germany Star.JPG France and Germany Star
 * Defence Medal ribbon.png Defence Medal
 * War Medal 1939–1945 (UK) ribbon.png War Medal 1939–1945