On This Day in F1: 19 September

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
2017
- In memoriam
Massimo Natili passed away, aged 82.
- In memoriam
John Nicholson passed away, aged 75.
- In memoriam
2011
- In memoriam
Bernard Collomb passed away, aged 80.
- In memoriam
1997
- In memoriam
Ludwig Kraus, designer of the Mercedes W196, passed away, aged 85.
- In memoriam
1973
- Birthday
Cristiano da Matta is born.turns 53 today
- Birthday
1971Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Mosport Park
- Debut
Mark Donohue makes his Grand Prix debut for McLaren.first of 15 startsDebut
- Debut
Chris Craft makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham.first of 2 startsDebut
- Farewell
George Eaton makes his final Grand Prix start for BRM.last of 13 startsFarewell
- Pole position
Jackie Stewart on pole for Tyrrell.11th career pole - Race win
Jackie Stewart wins for Tyrrell.18th career win
- Debut
1964
- Birthday
Enrico Bertaggia is born.turns 62 today
- Birthday
1960
- Birthday
Loïc Bigois, designer of the Brawn BGP001 and 16 other F1 cars, is born.turns 66 today
- Birthday
1952
- Birthday
Bernard de Dryver is born.turns 74 today
- Birthday
1946
- Birthday
Brian Henton is born.turns 80 today
- Birthday
1931
- Birthday
Derek Gardner, designer of the Tyrrell 001 and 7 other F1 cars, is born.would have turned 95 today
- Birthday
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
In memoriam
From the F1-Fansite archive
Long reads from our On This Day in F1 History series.
September, day by day
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- Coming up this week
- Sun 20 Sep1969
Jacky Ickx wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Mosport Park.
- Mon 21 Sep1986
Nigel Mansell wins the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autódromo do Estoril. - Tue 22 Sep1968
Denny Hulme wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuit Mont-Tremblant. - Wed 23 Sep1973
Peter Revson wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Mosport Park.
- Thu 24 Sep1972
Jackie Stewart wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Tyrrell at Mosport Park. - Fri 25 Sep1982
Keke Rosberg is crowned World Champion with Williams, while Ferrari take the constructors' title. - Sat 26 Sep1993
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).











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