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. 2006

    1. Pole position Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.66th career pole
    2. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.85th career win

  2. 2000

    1. Pole position Rubens Barrichello on pole for Ferrari at Silverstone Circuit.3rd career pole
    2. Race win David Coulthard wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Silverstone Circuit.7th career win

  3. 1992

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

  4. 1989

    1. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.31st career pole
    2. Race win Ayrton Senna wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.15th career win

  5. 1971

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

  6. 1963

    1. Birthday Paul Belmondo is born.turns 63 today

  7. 1961

    1. Birthday Pierluigi Martini is born.turns 65 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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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Fri 24 Apr2005 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 Apr1974 Niki Lauda wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuito del Jarama.
  7. Wed 29 Apr1973 Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Montjuïc Park circuit.
  8. Thu 30 Apr1995 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).