On This Day in F1: 17 April

2016 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 17 April
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Pole positions
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17 April in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1983 and 2016 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 17 April

  1. 2016

    1. Pole position Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes at Shanghai International Circuit.23rd career pole
    2. Race win Nico Rosberg wins the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Shanghai International Circuit.17th career win

  2. 2013

    1. In memoriam Gerino Gerini passed away, aged 84.

  3. 2011

    1. Pole position Sebastian Vettel on pole for Red Bull at Shanghai International Circuit.18th career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Shanghai International Circuit.15th career win

  4. 1994

    1. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for Williams at TI Aida.64th career pole
    2. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the Pacific Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at TI Aida.4th career win

  5. 1986

    1. Birthday Romain Grosjean is born.turns 40 today

  6. 1983

    1. Debut Jean-Louis Schlesser makes his Grand Prix debut for RAM in the French Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard.first of 2 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Alain Prost on pole for Renault at Circuit Paul Ricard.8th career pole
    3. Race win Alain Prost wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Circuit Paul Ricard.6th career win

  7. 1954

    1. Birthday Riccardo Patrese is born.turns 72 today

  8. 1934

    1. Birthday Brian Gubby is born.turns 92 today

Grand Prix races held on 17 April

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

2016 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2016 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 2Sebastian VettelFerrari
  • 3Daniil KvyatRed Bull

Pole Nico Rosberg

2011 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2011 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMcLaren
  • 2Sebastian VettelRed Bull
  • 3Mark WebberRed Bull

Pole Sebastian Vettel

1994 Pacific Formula 1 Grand Prix

1994 Pacific Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherBenetton
  • 2Gerhard BergerFerrari
  • 3Rubens BarrichelloJordan

Pole Ayrton Senna

1983 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

1983 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Alain ProstRenault
  • 2Nelson PiquetBrabham
  • 3Eddie CheeverRenault

Pole Alain Prost

Born on 17 April

Brian Gubbyborn 1934 · turns 92 today
Riccardo Patreseborn 1954 · turns 72 today6Wins8Poles37Podiums13Fastest laps
Romain Grosjeanborn 1986 · turns 40 today2ndBest finish2ndBest quali10Podiums1Fastest lap

In memoriam

Gerino Gerini10 August 1928 · 17 April 2013, aged 844thBest finish11thBest quali1Points finishes6Grands Prix

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  2. Sat 18 Apr1971 Jackie Stewart wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Tyrrell at Montjuïc Park circuit.
  3. Sun 19 Apr1970 Jackie Stewart wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for March at Circuito del Jarama.
  4. Mon 20 Apr2003 Michael Schumacher wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.
  5. Tue 21 Apr1985 Ayrton Senna wins the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Autódromo do Estoril.
  6. Wed 22 Apr2012 Sebastian Vettel wins the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Bahrain International Circuit.
  7. Thu 23 Apr1989 Ayrton Senna wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.
  8. Fri 24 Apr2005 Fernando Alonso wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Autodromo Imola.

17 April in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 17 April?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2016 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2011 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1994 Pacific Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1983 French Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 17 April?
Nico Rosberg (2016), Lewis Hamilton (2011), Michael Schumacher (1994) and Alain Prost (1983).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 17 April?
Brian Gubby (1934), Riccardo Patrese (1954) and Romain Grosjean (1986).