On This Day in F1: 23 April

2006 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 23 April
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23 April in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1989 and 2006 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 23 April

  1. 2013

    1. In memoriam Franco Gozzi, team principal of Ferrari, passed away, aged 80.

  2. 2006San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Imola

    1. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.66th career pole
    2. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins for Ferrari.85th career win

  3. 2000British Formula 1 Grand Prix · Silverstone Circuit

    1. Pole position Rubens Barrichello on pole for Ferrari.3rd career pole
    2. Race win David Coulthard wins for McLaren.7th career win

  4. 1992

    1. In memoriam Ronnie Bucknum passed away, aged 56.

  5. 1989San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Imola

    1. Pole positionAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren.31st career pole
    2. Race winAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins for McLaren.15th career win

  6. 1977

    1. Birthday Marcin Budkowski, team principal of Cadillac, is born.turns 49 today

  7. 1971

    1. In memoriam Dempsey Wilson passed away, aged 44.

  8. 1965

    1. Birthday Graeme Lowdon, team principal of Cadillac, is born.turns 61 today

  9. 1963

    1. Birthday Paul Belmondo is born.turns 63 today

  10. 1961

    1. Birthday Pierluigi Martini is born.turns 65 today

  11. 1959

    1. Birthday Rob Taylor, designer of the Haas VF-18 and 9 other F1 cars, is born.turns 67 today

Grand Prix races held on 23 April

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

2006 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

2006 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Fernando AlonsoRenault
  • 3Juan-Pablo MontoyaMcLaren

Pole Michael Schumacher

2000 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

2000 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1David CoulthardMcLaren
  • 2Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 3Michael SchumacherFerrari

Pole Rubens Barrichello

1989 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

1989 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 2Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 3Alessandro NanniniBenetton

Pole Ayrton Senna

Born on 23 April

Pierluigi Martiniborn 1961 · turns 65 today4thBest finish2ndBest quali10Points finishes119Grands Prix
Paul Belmondoborn 1963 · turns 63 today

In memoriam

Dempsey Wilson11 March 1927 · 23 April 1971, aged 44
Ronnie Bucknum5 April 1936 · 23 April 1992, aged 565thBest finish6thBest quali1Points finishes11Grands Prix

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  2. Fri 24 Apr2005Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Autodromo Imola.
  3. Sat 25 Apr1982 Didier Pironi wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.
  4. Sun 26 Apr1998 David Coulthard wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.
  5. Mon 27 Apr1975 Jochen Mass wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Montjuïc Park circuit.
  6. Tue 28 Apr1974Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuito del Jarama.
  7. Wed 29 Apr1973Emerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Montjuïc Park circuit.
  8. Thu 30 Apr1995Damon Hill Damon Hill wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Imola.

23 April in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 23 April?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2006 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2000 British Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1989 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 23 April?
Michael Schumacher (2006), David Coulthard (2000) and Ayrton Senna (1989).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 23 April?
Pierluigi Martini (1961) and Paul Belmondo (1963).