---
description: What happened in Formula 1 on 17 February. Race results, drivers and milestones from the F1-Fansite archive.
title: "On This Day in F1: 17 February"
image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SI202112120171_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-1200x675.jpg
---
[Skip to main content](#content)
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/)
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/)
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/)
[Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/)
- [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/)
- [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/)
- [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/)
- [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/)
- [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/)
- [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/)
- [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/)
- [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/)
- [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/)
- [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/)
- [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/)
- Add to home screen
[Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/)
[Next session MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/)
[Next session MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/)
# On This Day in F1: 17 February
On This Day in Formula 1 17 February
[0 Grand Prix wins](#otd-races) [0 Pole positions](#otd-timeline) [0 Born, passed away](#otd-people) [0 Landmarks](#otd-timeline)
Our Formula 1 archive is still quiet on 17 February. The calendar below shows the days around it that are not.
## Timeline of 17 February
All 2In memoriam 1Birthday 1
1. ### 1987
1. In memoriam **[Frank Kurtis](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/frank-kurtis/)**, designer of the [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kurtis-kraft/), passed away, aged 79.
2. ### 1959
1. Birthday **[Mike Coughlan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/mike-coughlan/)**, designer of the [Arrows A20](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/arrows-a20-specs-info/) and 16 other F1 cars, is born.turns 67 today
## February, day by day
Pick any date to open its page. The dots show how much F1 history a day carries.
### February
[←](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/1-january/) [→](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/1-march/)
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun [1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/1-february/) [2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/2-february/) [3](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/3-february/) [4](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/4-february/) [5](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/5-february/) [6](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/6-february/) [7](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/7-february/) [8](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/8-february/) [9](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/9-february/) [10](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/10-february/) [11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/11-february/) [12](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/12-february/) [13](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/13-february/) [14](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/14-february/) [15](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/15-february/) [16](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/16-february/) [17](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/17-february/) [18](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/18-february/) [19](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/19-february/) [20](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/20-february/) [21](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/21-february/) [22](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/22-february/) [23](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/23-february/) [24](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/24-february/) [25](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/25-february/) [26](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/26-february/) [27](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/27-february/) [28](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/28-february/) [29](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/29-february/)
Red marks today; the dots show how many entries a day has.
1. Coming up this week
2. [Wed 18 Feb](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/18-february/)1958 **[Giovanni Lavaggi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/giovanni-lavaggi-information-statistics/)** is born.
3. [Thu 19 Feb](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/19-february/)1996 **[Antonio Creus](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andre-simon-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 71.
4. [Fri 20 Feb](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/20-february/)2021 **[Chris Craft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chris-craft-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 81.
5. [Sat 21 Feb](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/21-february/)1913 **[Roger Laurent](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/roger-laurent-information-statistics/)** is born.
6. [Sun 22 Feb](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/22-february/)1918 **[George Constantine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/george-constantine-information-statistics/)** is born.
7. [Mon 23 Feb](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/23-february/)1960 **[Arthur Legat](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/arthur-legat-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 61.
8. [Tue 24 Feb](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/24-february/)1955 **[Clemente Biondetti](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/clemente-biondetti-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 56.
## 17 February in F1 history: questions
What happened in Formula 1 on 17 February?
Our archive has no World Championship race, birthday or milestone on this date yet. The days around it do; use the calendar to browse them.
### FREE F1 Newsletter
Just enter your email address
You've already signed up, Thanks!
Check your inbox now to confirm your subscription.
### Next Event Tickets
-  2026 Brazilian F1 GP2026 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix6–8 Nov Sao PauloAutodromo Interlagos In 9 days [Tickets from €686 →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/buy/?gp=Brazil)
-  2026 Qatar F1 GP2026 Qatar F1 Grand Prix27–29 Nov DohaLusail International Circuit In 30 days [Tickets from €237 →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/buy/?gp=Qatar)
-  2026 Abu Dhabi F1 GP2026 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix4–6 Dec Abu DhabiYas Marina Circuit In 37 days [Tickets from €445 →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/buy/?gp=UAE)
[All F1 Tickets →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/)
### F1 News Top 3
- [Bottas Breaks Silence on Cadillac F1 Exit Rumours1 comment | posted 4 days ago](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/bottas-breaks-silence-on-cadillac-f1-exit-rumours/)
- [Could Imola Make Antonelli F1 Champion Before Mexi...1 comment | posted 2 days ago](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/could-imola-make-antonelli-f1-champion-before-mexico/)
- [Antonelli Nears Historic F1 Title With €10m Earnin...1 comment | posted 4 days ago](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/antonelli-nears-historic-f1-title-with-e10m-earnings-in-sight/)
### Recent F1 Comments
-  [Jere Jyrälä](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fan/jere-jyrala/) on [UK Travel Warning Gives F1 Way Out of Gulf Races?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/uk-travel-warning-gives-f1-way-out-of-gulf-races/#comment-432506)15 hours ago
-  [Jere Jyrälä](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fan/jere-jyrala/) on [FIA Vows to Ban Abusive Fans After Gasly Death Threats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/fia-vows-to-ban-abusive-fans-after-gasly-death-threats/#comment-432505)16 hours ago
-  [Jere Jyrälä](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fan/jere-jyrala/) on [Perez Backs Bottas: 'Not My Decision' on Cadillac 2027 Seat](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/perez-backs-bottas-not-my-decision-on-cadillac-2027-seat/#comment-432504)16 hours ago
[All F1 Fan Comments](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-comments-on-f1-fansite-com/)
### Newest Video
- [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-videos/mark-slades-guide-for-mexico-city-grand-prix-with-peter-windsor/) #### [Mark Slade's Guide for Mexico City Grand Prix with Peter Windsor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-videos/mark-slades-guide-for-mexico-city-grand-prix-with-peter-windsor/)October 30, 2026
### Last Pictures
- [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpaper/photos-of-friday-practice-before-the-2026-italian-f1-gp/) #### [Photos of Friday Practice before the 2026 Italian F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpaper/photos-of-friday-practice-before-the-2026-italian-f1-gp/)September 4, 2026
### TOP 5 Popular F1 Drivers
- [Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-antonelli/)
- [Max Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/max-verstappen-information-statistics/)
- [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)
- [George Russell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/george-russell-information-statistics/)
- [Valtteri Bottas](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/valtteri-bottas-information-statistics/)
[All F1 drivers](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/)
### TOP 5 Popular F1 Teams
- [Aston Martin F1 Team](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/aston-martin-f1-team-information-statistics/)
- [Ferrari F1 Team](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/)
- [McLaren F1 Team](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/)
- [Mercedes F1 Team](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/)
- [Williams F1 Team](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/)
[All F1 teams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/)
### TOP 5 Popular F1 Races
- [2026 Mexico City Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/)
- [2026 US Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/usa-grand-prix-f1-race-information/)
- [2026 Japanese Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/japanese-grand-prix/)
- [2026 Qatar Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/qatar-grand-prix-f1-race-info/)
- [Russian Grand Prix: F1 Race History, Winners & Results](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/russian-grand-prix-f1-race-information/)
[Full F1 calendar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/)
### TOP 5 Popular F1 Content
- [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/)
- [2026 F1 Standings Championship](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/f1-standings-2026-championship/)
- [F1 Driver Comparison Tool](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/f1-driver-comparison/)
- [F1 Wallpapers HD](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/)
- [2026 Mexico City Grand Prix: F1 Schedule, Results & Winners](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/)
[All Time F1 content](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/)
- [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvgDhPFOF_RoheMLEmX8xCg)
- [Follow us on X](https://twitter.com/f1fansite)
- [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/f1fansite)
- [Follow us on Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/f1fansite/)
- [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/f1fansite.com_official/)
- [Subscribe to our RSS feed](https://www.f1-fansite.com/feed/)
[About](https://www.f1-fansite.com/about-us/) [Contact](https://www.f1-fansite.com/contact/) [Editorial Policy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/editorial-policy/) [Advertising](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-advertising/) [Disclaimer](https://www.f1-fansite.com/disclaimer/) [Privacy Policy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/privacy-policy/) [Cookie Policy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/cookie-policy/)
© 2001-2026 F1-Fansite.com. All rights reserved.
Powered by [ProTrix](https://protrix.nl). Not affiliated with Formula 1 or the FIA.
Scroll to top
×
 **Add F1-Fansite to your home screen** One tap and it’s on your home screen, like an app.
Add
1. 1 Tap at the bottom of your screen
2. 2 Then pick “Add to Home Screen”
Share
X Facebook WhatsApp Reddit Copy link