On This Day in F1: 21 April

2024 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 21 April
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Grand Prix wins
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Pole positions
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Born, passed away
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Landmarks

21 April in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1985 and 2024 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 21 April

  1. 2024

    1. Pole position Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull at Shanghai International Circuit.37th career pole
    2. Race win Max Verstappen wins the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Shanghai International Circuit.58th career win

  2. 2013

    1. Pole position Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes at Bahrain International Circuit.2nd career pole
    2. Race win Sebastian Vettel wins the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Bahrain International Circuit.28th career win

  3. 1991

    1. Birthday Max Chilton is born.turns 35 today

  4. 1985

    1. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for Team Lotus at Autódromo do Estoril.1st career pole
    2. Race win Ayrton Senna wins the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Autódromo do Estoril.1st career win

Grand Prix races held on 21 April

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

2024 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2024 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Lando NorrisMcLaren
  • 3Sergio PérezRed Bull

Pole Max Verstappen

2013 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

2013 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelRed Bull
  • 2Kimi RäikkönenLotus F1
  • 3Romain GrosjeanLotus F1

Pole Nico Rosberg

1985 Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1985 Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaTeam Lotus
  • 2Michele AlboretoFerrari
  • 3Patrick TambayRenault

Pole Ayrton Senna

Born on 21 April

Max Chiltonborn 1991 · turns 35 today

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 22 Apr2012 Sebastian Vettel wins the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Bahrain International Circuit.
  3. Thu 23 Apr1989 Ayrton Senna wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.
  4. Fri 24 Apr2005 Fernando Alonso wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Autodromo Imola.
  5. Sat 25 Apr1982 Didier Pironi wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.
  6. Sun 26 Apr1998 David Coulthard wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.
  7. Mon 27 Apr1975 Jochen Mass wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Montjuïc Park circuit.
  8. Tue 28 Apr1974 Niki Lauda wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuito del Jarama.

21 April in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 21 April?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2024 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2013 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1985 Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 21 April?
Max Verstappen (2024), Sebastian Vettel (2013) and Ayrton Senna (1985).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 21 April?
Max Chilton (1991).