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# On This Day in F1: 18 March
On This Day in Formula 1 18 March
[3 Grand Prix wins](#otd-races) [3 Pole positions](#otd-timeline) [9 Born, passed away](#otd-people) [5 Landmarks](#otd-timeline)
18 March in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 2001 and 2012 and 6 drivers were born.
## Timeline of 18 March
All 22Race win 3In memoriam 3Debut 5Pole position 3Birthday 8
1. ### 2012Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Albert Park Circuit
1. Debut **[Charles Pic](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/charles-pic/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Manor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/marussia/).first of 39 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Jean-Eric Vergne](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jean-eric-vergne/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Toro Rosso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/toro-rosso/).first of 58 startsDebut
3. Pole position **[Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)** on pole for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/).20th career pole
4. Race win **[Jenson Button](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jenson-button/)** wins for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/).13th career win
2. ### 2007Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Albert Park Circuit
1. Debut **[Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/).first of 398 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Heikki Kovalainen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/heikki-kovalainen/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 112 startsDebut
3. Debut **[Adrian Sutil](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/adrian-sutil/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Spyker](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/spyker-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 128 startsDebut
4. Pole position **[Kimi Räikkönen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-raikkonen/)** on pole for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).12th career pole
5. Race win **[Kimi Räikkönen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-raikkonen/)** wins for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).10th career win
3. ### 2003
1. In memoriam **[Karl Kling](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/karl-kling-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 92.
4. ### 2001Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Sepang International Circuit
1. Pole position **[Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/)** on pole for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).34th career pole
2. Race win **[Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/)** wins for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).46th career win
5. ### 1982
1. Birthday **[Timo Glock](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/timo-glock/)** is born.turns 44 today
2. In memoriam **[Theo Fitzau](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/theo-fitzau-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 59.
6. ### 1977
1. In memoriam **[Carlos Pace](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlos-pace/)** passed away, aged 32.
7. ### 1972
1. Birthday **Mike Krack**, team principal of [Aston Martin](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/aston-martin-f1-team-information-statistics/), is born.turns 54 today
8. ### 1964
1. Birthday **[Alex Caffi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alex-caffi-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 62 today
9. ### 1962
1. Birthday **[Volker Weidler](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/volker-weidler-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 64 today
10. ### 1950
1. Birthday **[Larry Perkins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/larry-perkins-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 76 today
11. ### 1946
1. Birthday **[Michel Leclère](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michel-leclere-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 80 today
12. ### 1945
1. Birthday **François Castaing**, designer of the [Renault RE20B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/renault-re20b/) and 2 other F1 cars, is born.would have turned 81 today
13. ### 1937
1. Birthday **[Mark Donohue](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mark-donohue-information-statistics/)** is born.would have turned 89 today
## Grand Prix races held on 18 March
Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.
[ 2012 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Jenson ButtonMcLaren - 2Sebastian VettelRed Bull - 3Lewis HamiltonMcLaren Pole **Lewis Hamilton**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/result-2012-formula-1-grand-prix-australia/) [ 2007 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Kimi RäikkönenFerrari - 2Fernando AlonsoMcLaren - 3Lewis HamiltonMcLaren Pole **Kimi Räikkönen**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2007-formula-1-grand-prix-australia/) [ 2001 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Michael SchumacherFerrari - 2Rubens BarrichelloFerrari - 3David CoulthardMcLaren Pole **Michael Schumacher**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2001-formula-1-grand-prix-of-malaysia/)
## Born on 18 March
 **[Mark Donohue](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mark-donohue-information-statistics/)**born 1937 · died 1975, aged 38**3rd**Best finish**8th**Best quali**1**Podium**3**Points finishes
 **[Michel Leclère](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michel-leclere-information-statistics/)**born 1946 · turns 80 today
 **[Larry Perkins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/larry-perkins-information-statistics/)**born 1950 · turns 76 today
 **[Volker Weidler](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/volker-weidler-information-statistics/)**born 1962 · turns 64 today
 **[Alex Caffi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alex-caffi-information-statistics/)**born 1964 · turns 62 today**4th**Best finish**3rd**Best quali**3**Points finishes**57**Grands Prix
 **[Timo Glock](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/timo-glock/)**born 1982 · turns 44 today**2nd**Best finish**2nd**Best quali**3**Podiums**1**Fastest lap
## In memoriam
 **[Carlos Pace](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlos-pace/)**6 October 1944 · 18 March 1977, aged 32**1**Win**1**Pole**6**Podiums**5**Fastest laps
 **[Theo Fitzau](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/theo-fitzau-information-statistics/)**10 February 1923 · 18 March 1982, aged 59
 **[Karl Kling](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/karl-kling-information-statistics/)**16 September 1910 · 18 March 2003, aged 92**2nd**Best finish**2nd**Best quali**2**Podiums**1**Fastest lap
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### March
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2. [Thu 19 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/19-march/)2006 **[Giancarlo Fisichella](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/giancarlo-fisichella/)** wins the [Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2006-formula-1-grand-prix-of-malaysia/) for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) at [Sepang International Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/sepang-circuit-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/).
3. [Fri 20 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/20-march/)2005 **[Fernando Alonso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/fernando-alonso/)** wins the [Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2005-formula-1-grand-prix-of-malaysia/) for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) at [Sepang International Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/sepang-circuit-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/).
4. [Sat 21 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/21-march/)1982 **[Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alain-prost/)** wins the [Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1982-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil-2/) for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) at [Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-internacional-nelson-piquet-layout-records/).
5. [Sun 22 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/22-march/)1992 **[Nigel Mansell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nigel-mansell/)** wins the [Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1992-formula-1-grand-prix-of-mexico/) for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) at [Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-hermanos-rodriguez-layout-records/).
6. [Mon 23 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/23-march/)1986 **[Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)** wins the [Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1986-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) at [Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-internacional-nelson-piquet-layout-records/).
7. [Tue 24 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/24-march/)1991 **[Ayrton Senna](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ayrton-senna-da-silva/)** wins the [Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1991-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) at [Autodromo Interlagos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-interlagos/).
8. [Wed 25 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/25-march/)1984 **[Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alain-prost/)** wins the [Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1984-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) at [Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-internacional-nelson-piquet-layout-records/).
## 18 March in F1 history: questions
Which Formula 1 races were held on 18 March?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2012 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2007 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 2001 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 18 March?
Jenson Button (2012), Kimi Räikkönen (2007) and Michael Schumacher (2001).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 18 March?
Mark Donohue (1937), Michel Leclère (1946), Larry Perkins (1950), Volker Weidler (1962), Alex Caffi (1964) and Timo Glock (1982).
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