On This Day in F1: 19 September

1971 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 19 September

19 September in Formula 1: 1 Grand Prix was won on this date, in 1971 and 4 drivers were born.

Timeline of 19 September

  1. 2017

    1. In memoriam Massimo Natili passed away, aged 82.
    2. In memoriam John Nicholson passed away, aged 75.
  2. 2011

    1. In memoriam Bernard Collomb passed away, aged 80.
  3. 1997

    1. In memoriam Ludwig Kraus, designer of the Mercedes W196, passed away, aged 85.
  4. 1973

    1. Birthday Cristiano da Matta is born.turns 53 today
  5. 1971Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Mosport Park

    1. Debut Mark Donohue makes his Grand Prix debut for McLaren.first of 15 startsDebut
    2. Debut Chris Craft makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham.first of 2 startsDebut
    3. Farewell George Eaton makes his final Grand Prix start for BRM.last of 13 startsFarewell
    4. Pole positionJackie Stewart Jackie Stewart on pole for Tyrrell.11th career pole
    5. Race winJackie Stewart Jackie Stewart wins for Tyrrell.18th career win
  6. 1964

    1. Birthday Enrico Bertaggia is born.turns 62 today
  7. 1960

    1. Birthday Loïc Bigois, designer of the Brawn BGP001 and 16 other F1 cars, is born.turns 66 today
  8. 1952

    1. Birthday Bernard de Dryver is born.turns 74 today
  9. 1946

    1. Birthday Brian Henton is born.turns 80 today
  10. 1931

    1. Birthday Derek Gardner, designer of the Tyrrell 001 and 7 other F1 cars, is born.would have turned 95 today

Grand Prix races held on 19 September

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

Born on 19 September

Brian Hentonborn 1946 · turns 80 today7thBest finish11thBest quali1Fastest lap20Grands Prix
Bernard de Dryverborn 1952 · turns 74 today
Enrico Bertaggiaborn 1964 · turns 62 today
Cristiano da Mattaborn 1973 · turns 53 today6thBest finish3rdBest quali5Points finishes28Grands Prix

In memoriam

Bernard Collomb7 October 1930 · 19 September 2011, aged 80
Massimo Natili28 July 1935 · 19 September 2017, aged 82
John Nicholson6 October 1941 · 19 September 2017, aged 75

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  2. Sun 20 Sep1969 Jacky Ickx wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Mosport Park.
  3. Mon 21 Sep1986Nigel Mansell Nigel Mansell wins the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autódromo do Estoril.
  4. Tue 22 Sep1968Denny Hulme Denny Hulme wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuit Mont-Tremblant.
  5. Wed 23 Sep1973 Peter Revson wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Mosport Park.
  6. Thu 24 Sep1972Jackie Stewart Jackie Stewart wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Tyrrell at Mosport Park.
  7. Fri 25 Sep1982Keke Rosberg Keke Rosberg is crowned World Champion with Williams, while Ferrari take the constructors' title.
  8. Sat 26 Sep1993Alain Prost Alain Prost is crowned World Champion with Williams.

19 September in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 19 September?
1 World Championship race took place on this date: 1971 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 19 September?
Jackie Stewart (1971).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 19 September?
Brian Henton (1946), Bernard de Dryver (1952), Enrico Bertaggia (1964) and Cristiano da Matta (1973).