 Although, he retired from the first race of the season in Germany, he finished in second in the French Grand Prix and took a victory in Yugoslavia.The grand prix circuit then moved to the treacherous Isle of Man venue for the 1970 Isle of Man TT.Herrero crashed at the 13th milestone (Westwood Corner), losing control of his motorcycle on melted tar during the sixth and final lap of the 250cc Lightweight TT.