On This Day in F1: 15 April

2018 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 15 April
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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

15 April in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 2001 and 2018 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 15 April

  1. 2018Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Shanghai International Circuit

    1. Pole positionSebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel on pole for Ferrari.52nd career pole
    2. Race winDaniel Ricciardo Daniel Ricciardo wins for Red Bull.6th career win

  2. 2014

    1. Team principal Marco Mattiacci takes over as team principal of Ferrari.Team landmark

  3. 2012Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Shanghai International Circuit

    1. Pole positionNico Rosberg Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes.1st career pole
    2. Race winNico Rosberg Nico Rosberg wins for Mercedes.1st career win

  4. 2007Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix · Bahrain International Circuit

    1. Pole position Felipe Massa on pole for Ferrari.5th career pole
    2. Race win Felipe Massa wins for Ferrari.3rd career win

  5. 2005

    1. In memoriam Art Cross passed away, aged 87.

  6. 2001San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Imola

    1. Farewell Gastón Mazzacane makes his final Grand Prix start for Prost.last of 21 startsFarewell
    2. Pole position David Coulthard on pole for McLaren.11th career pole
    3. Race win Ralf Schumacher wins for Williams.1st career win

  7. 1973

    1. In memoriam Ernst Klodwig passed away, aged 69.

  8. 1924

    1. Birthday David Hodkin, designer of the ERA G, is born.would have turned 102 today

  9. 1923

    1. Birthday Ernesto Prinoth is born.would have turned 103 today

  10. 1922

    1. Birthday Graham Whitehead is born.would have turned 104 today

  11. 1894

    1. Birthday Ettore Maserati, designer of the OSCA 20 and 1 other F1 car, is born.would have turned 132 today

Grand Prix races held on 15 April

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

2018 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2018 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Daniel RicciardoRed Bull
  • 2Valtteri BottasMercedes
  • 3Kimi RäikkönenFerrari

Pole Sebastian Vettel

2012 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2012 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 2Jenson ButtonMcLaren
  • 3Lewis HamiltonMcLaren

Pole Nico Rosberg

2007 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

2007 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Felipe MassaFerrari
  • 2Lewis HamiltonMcLaren
  • 3Kimi RäikkönenFerrari

Pole Felipe Massa

2001 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

2001 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ralf SchumacherWilliams
  • 2David CoulthardMcLaren
  • 3Rubens BarrichelloFerrari

Pole David Coulthard

Born on 15 April

Graham Whiteheadborn 1922 · died 1981, aged 58
Ernesto Prinothborn 1923 · died 1981, aged 58

In memoriam

Ernst Klodwig23 May 1903 · 15 April 1973, aged 69
Art Cross24 January 1918 · 15 April 2005, aged 872ndBest finish12thBest quali1Podium2Points finishes

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  2. Thu 16 Apr2017Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel wins the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Bahrain International Circuit.
  3. Fri 17 Apr1983Alain Prost Alain Prost wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Circuit Paul Ricard.
  4. Sat 18 Apr1971Jackie Stewart Jackie Stewart wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Tyrrell at Montjuïc Park circuit.
  5. Sun 19 Apr1970Jackie Stewart Jackie Stewart wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for March at Circuito del Jarama.
  6. Mon 20 Apr2003Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.
  7. Tue 21 Apr1985Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Autódromo do Estoril.
  8. Wed 22 Apr2012Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel wins the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Bahrain International Circuit.

15 April in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 15 April?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2018 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2012 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2007 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix and 2001 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 15 April?
Daniel Ricciardo (2018), Nico Rosberg (2012), Felipe Massa (2007) and Ralf Schumacher (2001).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 15 April?
Graham Whitehead (1922) and Ernesto Prinoth (1923).