On This Day in F1: 10 March

1996 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 10 March
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Grand Prix wins
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Pole positions
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Born, passed away
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Landmarks

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 memoriamJohn Surtees John Surtees, designer of the Surtees TS14 and 7 other F1 cars, passed away, aged 83.

  2. 2003

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

  3. 1996Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Albert Park Circuit

    1. Debut Giancarlo Fisichella makes his Grand Prix debut for Minardi.first of 231 startsDebut
    2. Debut Ricardo Rosset makes his Grand Prix debut for Footwork.first of 29 startsDebut
    3. DebutJacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve makes his Grand Prix debut for Williams.first of 165 startsDebut
    4. Pole positionJacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve on pole for Williams.1st career pole
    5. Race winDamon Hill Damon Hill wins for Williams.14th career win

  4. 1991USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Phoenix street circuit

    1. Debut Mark Blundell makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham.first of 63 startsDebut
    2. Debut Eric van de Poele makes his Grand Prix debut for Lambo.first of 29 startsDebut
    3. Debut Pedro Chaves makes his Grand Prix debut for Coloni.first of 13 startsDebut
    4. Debut Érik Comas makes his Grand Prix debut for Ligier.first of 63 startsDebut
    5. DebutMika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus.first of 165 startsDebut
    6. Pole positionAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren.53rd career pole
    7. Race winAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins for McLaren.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.

1996 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1996 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillWilliams
  • 2Jacques VilleneuveWilliams
  • 3Eddie IrvineFerrari

Pole Jacques Villeneuve

1991 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

1991 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 2Alain ProstFerrari
  • 3Nelson PiquetBenetton

Pole Ayrton Senna

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

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 11 Mar1990Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Phoenix street circuit.
  3. Thu 12 Mar2000Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Albert Park Circuit.
  4. Fri 13 Mar1983Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.
  5. Sat 14 Mar1993Alain Prost Alain Prost wins the South African Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Kyalami.
  6. Sun 15 Mar1981Alan Jones Alan Jones wins the USA West Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Long Beach Street Circuit.
  7. Mon 16 Mar2008Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Albert Park Circuit.
  8. Tue 17 Mar2002 Ralf Schumacher wins the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Sepang International Circuit.

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).