On This Day in F1: 10 March

1996 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 10 March

10 March in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1991 and 1996 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 10 March

  1. 2017

    1. In memoriam John Surtees passed away, aged 83.
  2. 2003

    1. In memoriam Ottorino Volonterio passed away, aged 85.
  3. 1996

    1. Debut Giancarlo Fisichella makes his Grand Prix debut for Minardi in the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit.first of 231 startsDebut
    2. Debut Ricardo Rosset makes his Grand Prix debut for Footwork in the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit.first of 30 startsDebut
    3. Debut Jacques Villeneuve makes his Grand Prix debut for Williams in the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit.first of 165 startsDebut
    4. Pole position Jacques Villeneuve on pole for Williams at Albert Park Circuit.1st career pole
    5. Race win Damon Hill wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Albert Park Circuit.14th career win
  4. 1991

    1. Debut Mark Blundell makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham in the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix at Phoenix street circuit.first of 63 startsDebut
    2. Debut Eric van de Poele makes his Grand Prix debut for Lambo in the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix at Phoenix street circuit.first of 29 startsDebut
    3. Debut Pedro Chaves makes his Grand Prix debut for Coloni in the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix at Phoenix street circuit.first of 13 startsDebut
    4. Debut Érik Comas makes his Grand Prix debut for Ligier in the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix at Phoenix street circuit.first of 63 startsDebut
    5. Debut Mika Häkkinen makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus in the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix at Phoenix street circuit.first of 165 startsDebut
    6. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren at Phoenix street circuit.53rd career pole
    7. Race win Ayrton Senna wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Phoenix street circuit.27th career win
  5. 1955

    1. Birthday Toshio Suzuki is born.turns 71 today
  6. 1946

    1. Birthday Hiroshi Fushida is born.turns 80 today
  7. 1925

    1. Birthday Giovanni de Riu is born.would have turned 101 today

Grand Prix races held on 10 March

Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.

Born on 10 March

Giovanni de Riuborn 1925 · died 2008, aged 83
Hiroshi Fushidaborn 1946 · turns 80 today
Toshio Suzukiborn 1955 · turns 71 today

In memoriam

Ottorino Volonterio7 December 1917 · 10 March 2003, aged 85
John Surtees John Surtees11 February 1934 · 10 March 2017, aged 831Title6Wins8Poles24Podiums

March, day by day

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10 March in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 10 March?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 1996 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1991 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 10 March?
Damon Hill (1996) and Ayrton Senna (1991).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 10 March?
Giovanni de Riu (1925), Hiroshi Fushida (1946) and Toshio Suzuki (1955).