On This Day in F1: 17 March

2019 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 17 March
3
Grand Prix wins
3
Pole positions
1
Born, passed away
8
Landmarks

17 March in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 2002 and 2019 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 17 March

  1. 2019Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Albert Park Circuit

    1. DebutLando Norris Lando Norris makes his Grand Prix debut for McLaren.first of 169 startsDebut
    2. DebutGeorge Russell George Russell makes his Grand Prix debut for Williams.first of 169 startsDebut
    3. DebutAlex Albon Alex Albon makes his Grand Prix debut for Toro Rosso.first of 146 startsDebut
    4. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes.84th career pole
    5. Race winValtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas wins for Mercedes.4th career win

  2. 2013Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Albert Park Circuit

    1. DebutValtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas makes his Grand Prix debut for Williams.first of 264 startsDebut
    2. Debut Esteban Gutierrez makes his Grand Prix debut for Sauber.first of 59 startsDebut
    3. Debut Max Chilton makes his Grand Prix debut for Manor.first of 35 startsDebut
    4. Debut Giedo van der Garde makes his Grand Prix debut for Caterham.first of 19 startsDebut
    5. Debut Jules Bianchi makes his Grand Prix debut for Manor.first of 34 startsDebut
    6. Pole positionSebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel on pole for Red Bull.37th career pole
    7. Race winKimi Räikkönen Kimi Räikkönen wins for Lotus F1.20th career win

  3. 2002Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Sepang International Circuit

    1. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.44th career pole
    2. Race win Ralf Schumacher wins for Williams.4th career win

  4. 1964

    1. Birthday Pat Fry, designer of the Alpine A521 and 11 other F1 cars, is born.turns 62 today

  5. 1952

    1. Birthday Sergio Rinland, designer of the Brabham BT58 and 10 other F1 cars, is born.turns 74 today

  6. 1932

    1. Birthday Fred Gamble is born.would have turned 94 today

Grand Prix races held on 17 March

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

2019 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2019 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Valtteri BottasMercedes
  • 2Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 3Max VerstappenRed Bull

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2013 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2013 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Kimi RäikkönenLotus F1
  • 2Fernando AlonsoFerrari
  • 3Sebastian VettelRed Bull

Pole Sebastian Vettel

2002 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2002 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ralf SchumacherWilliams
  • 2Juan-Pablo MontoyaWilliams
  • 3Michael SchumacherFerrari

Pole Michael Schumacher

Born on 17 March

Fred Gambleborn 1932 · died 2024, aged 92

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 18 Mar2001Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Sepang International Circuit.
  3. Thu 19 Mar2006 Giancarlo Fisichella wins the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Sepang International Circuit.
  4. Fri 20 Mar2005Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso wins the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Sepang International Circuit.
  5. Sat 21 Mar1982Alain Prost Alain Prost wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.
  6. Sun 22 Mar1992Nigel Mansell Nigel Mansell wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
  7. Mon 23 Mar1986Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.
  8. Tue 24 Mar1991Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Interlagos.

17 March in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 17 March?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2019 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2013 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 2002 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 17 March?
Valtteri Bottas (2019), Kimi Räikkönen (2013) and Ralf Schumacher (2002).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 17 March?
Fred Gamble (1932).