On This Day in F1: 13 April

1997 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 13 April
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13 April in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1986 and 2025 and 4 drivers were born.

Timeline of 13 April

  1. 2025

    1. Pole position Oscar Piastri on pole for McLaren at Bahrain International Circuit.2nd career pole
    2. Race win Oscar Piastri wins the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Bahrain International Circuit.4th career win

  2. 2002

    1. In memoriam Desmond Titterington passed away, aged 73.

  3. 1997

    1. Pole position Jacques Villeneuve on pole for Williams at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.6th career pole
    2. Race win Jacques Villeneuve wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.6th career win

  4. 1986

    1. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for Team Lotus at Circuito de Jerez.9th career pole
    2. Race win Ayrton Senna wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito de Jerez.3rd career win

  5. 1949

    1. Birthday Ricardo Zunino is born.turns 77 today

  6. 1940

    1. Birthday Mike Beuttler is born.would have turned 86 today

  7. 1931

    1. Birthday Dan Gurney is born.would have turned 95 today

  8. 1926

    1. Birthday André Testut is born.would have turned 100 today

Grand Prix races held on 13 April

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

2025 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Oscar PiastriMcLaren
  • 2George RussellMercedes
  • 3Lando NorrisMcLaren

Pole Oscar Piastri

1997 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix

1997 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jacques VilleneuveWilliams
  • 2Eddie IrvineFerrari
  • 3Ralf SchumacherJordan

Pole Jacques Villeneuve

1986 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1986 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaTeam Lotus
  • 2Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 3Alain ProstMcLaren

Pole Ayrton Senna

Born on 13 April

André Testutborn 1926 · died 2005, aged 79
Dan Gurneyborn 1931 · died 2018, aged 864Wins3Poles19Podiums6Fastest laps
Mike Beuttlerborn 1940 · died 1988, aged 48
Ricardo Zuninoborn 1949 · turns 77 today

In memoriam

Desmond Titterington1 May 1928 · 13 April 2002, aged 73

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Tue 14 Apr2002 Michael Schumacher wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.
  3. Wed 15 Apr2001 Ralf Schumacher wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Imola.
  4. Thu 16 Apr2017 Sebastian Vettel wins the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Bahrain International Circuit.
  5. Fri 17 Apr1983 Alain Prost wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Circuit Paul Ricard.
  6. Sat 18 Apr1971 Jackie Stewart wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Tyrrell at Montjuïc Park circuit.
  7. Sun 19 Apr1970 Jackie Stewart wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for March at Circuito del Jarama.
  8. Mon 20 Apr2003 Michael Schumacher wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.

13 April in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 13 April?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2025 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1997 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1986 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 13 April?
Oscar Piastri (2025), Jacques Villeneuve (1997) and Ayrton Senna (1986).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 13 April?
André Testut (1926), Dan Gurney (1931), Mike Beuttler (1940) and Ricardo Zunino (1949).