On This Day in F1: 23 September

2012 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 23 September
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Grand Prix wins
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Pole positions
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Born, passed away
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Landmark

23 September in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1973 and 2012 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 23 September

  1. 2024

    1. In memoriam Rupert Keegan passed away, aged 69.

  2. 2021

    1. In memoriam Nino Vaccarella passed away, aged 88.

  3. 2012Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix · Singapore Circuit

    1. Pole position Lewis Hamilton on pole for McLaren.24th career pole
    2. Race win Sebastian Vettel wins for Red Bull.23rd career win

  4. 1995

    1. Birthday Jack Aitken is born.turns 30 today

  5. 1990Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autódromo do Estoril

    1. Pole position Nigel Mansell on pole for Ferrari.15th career pole
    2. Race win Nigel Mansell wins for Ferrari.16th career win

  6. 1981

    1. Birthday Robert Doornbos is born.turns 44 today

  7. 1973Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Mosport Park

    1. Pole position Ronnie Peterson on pole for Team Lotus.8th career pole
    2. Race win Peter Revson wins for McLaren.2nd and final win

  8. 1930

    1. Birthday Don Edmunds is born.would have turned 95 today

Grand Prix races held on 23 September

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

2012 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix

2012 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelRed Bull
  • 2Jenson ButtonMcLaren
  • 3Fernando AlonsoFerrari

Pole Lewis Hamilton

1990 Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1990 Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nigel MansellFerrari
  • 2Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 3Alain ProstFerrari

Pole Nigel Mansell

1973 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1973 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Peter RevsonMcLaren
  • 2Emerson FittipaldiTeam Lotus
  • 3Jackie OliverShadow

Pole Ronnie Peterson

Born on 23 September

Don Edmundsborn 1930 · died 2020, aged 89
Robert Doornbosborn 1981 · turns 44 today
Jack Aitkenborn 1995 · turns 30 today

In memoriam

Nino Vaccarella4 March 1933 · 23 September 2021, aged 88
Rupert Keegan26 February 1955 · 23 September 2024, aged 69

September, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Thu 24 Sep1972 Jackie Stewart wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Tyrrell at Mosport Park.
  3. Fri 25 Sep1982 Keke Rosberg is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  4. Sat 26 Sep1993 Alain Prost is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  5. Sun 27 Sep1981 Jacques Laffite wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ligier at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
  6. Mon 28 Sep1980 Alan Jones is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  7. Tue 29 Sep1991 Nigel Mansell wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Catalunya Circuit.
  8. Wed 30 Sep1979 Alan Jones wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

23 September in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 23 September?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2012 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1990 Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1973 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 23 September?
Sebastian Vettel (2012), Nigel Mansell (1990) and Peter Revson (1973).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 23 September?
Don Edmunds (1930), Robert Doornbos (1981) and Jack Aitken (1995).