was brakeless by then, 4 laps from the flag. However the race was marred by the violent fatal accident of British driver Piers Courage driving the Frank Williams-entered De Tomaso-Ford on lap 22, at Tunnel Oost, when his car's suspension was damaged after hitting a curb, and the car went straight up a grass embankment. It then somersaulted and exploded, and Courage had died instantly after being hit on the head by one of the car's front wheels. The flames were so intense, that trees surrounding the accident site, were lit up as a result. A similar accident occurred at the 1973 race, which claimed the life of Roger Williamson. Qualifying Qualifying classification Race Classification Notes This was the first race for future-grand prix winners Clay Regazzoni, François Cevert and Peter Gethin. This was the first win for the Lotus 72. Championship standings after the race Drivers' Championship standings Constructors' Championship standings Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References Dutch Grand Prix Dutch Grand Prix 1970 in Dutch motorsport June 1970 sports events in Europe