On This Day in F1: 2 January

1967 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 2 January
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Grand Prix win
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Pole position
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Born, passed away
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Landmarks

2 January in Formula 1: 1 Grand Prix was won on this date, in 1967 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 2 January

  1. 1988

    1. In memoriam Piero Taruffi passed away, aged 81.

  2. 1967South African Formula 1 Grand Prix · Kyalami

    1. Debut Piers Courage makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus.first of 29 startsDebut
    2. Debut Luki Botha makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham.first of 1 startDebut
    3. Pole position Jack Brabham on pole for Brabham.9th career pole
    4. Race win Pedro Rodríguez wins for Cooper-Maserati.1st career win

  3. 1957

    1. Birthday Beppe Gabbiani is born.turns 69 today

Grand Prix races held on 2 January

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

1967 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix

1967 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Pedro RodríguezCooper-Maserati
  • 2John LoveCooper-Climax
  • 3John SurteesHonda

Pole Jack Brabham

Born on 2 January

Beppe Gabbianiborn 1957 · turns 69 today

In memoriam

Piero Taruffi12 October 1906 · 2 January 1988, aged 811Win2ndBest quali5Podiums1Fastest lap

January, day by day

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  5. Tue 6 Jan1989 Jim Hurtubise passed away, aged 56.
  6. Wed 7 Jan1964 Reg Parnell passed away, aged 52.
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  8. Fri 9 Jan1977 Jody Scheckter wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Wolf at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.

2 January in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 2 January?
1 World Championship race took place on this date: 1967 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 2 January?
Pedro Rodríguez (1967).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 2 January?
Beppe Gabbiani (1957).