On This Day in F1: 29 April

2018 Azerbijan Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 29 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

29 April in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1973 and 2018 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 29 April

  1. 2019

    1. In memoriam Carlo Abate passed away, aged 86.

  2. 2018

    1. Pole position Sebastian Vettel on pole for Ferrari at Baku street circuit.53rd career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the Azerbijan Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Baku street circuit.63rd career win

  3. 2008

    1. In memoriam Chuck Daigh passed away, aged 84.

  4. 2001

    1. Pole position Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Catalunya Circuit.36th career pole
    2. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Catalunya Circuit.47th career win

  5. 1996

    1. In memoriam François Picard passed away, aged 75.

  6. 1984

    1. Pole position Michele Alboreto on pole for Ferrari at Zolder.1st career pole
    2. Race win Michele Alboreto wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Zolder.3rd career win

  7. 1979

    1. Debut Gianfranco Brancatelli makes his Grand Prix debut for Kauhsen in the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuito del Jarama.first of 3 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Jacques Laffite on pole for Ligier at Circuito del Jarama.4th career pole
    3. Race win Patrick Depailler wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ligier at Circuito del Jarama.2nd and final win

  8. 1978

    1. In memoriam Theo Helfrich passed away, aged 64.

  9. 1973

    1. Pole position Ronnie Peterson on pole for Team Lotus at Montjuïc Park circuit.2nd career pole
    2. Race win Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Montjuïc Park circuit.9th career win

  10. 1914

    1. Birthday Cal Niday is born.would have turned 112 today

Grand Prix races held on 29 April

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

2018 Azerbijan Formula 1 Grand Prix

2018 Azerbijan Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Kimi RäikkönenFerrari
  • 3Sergio PérezForce India

Pole Sebastian Vettel

2001 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

2001 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Juan-Pablo MontoyaWilliams
  • 3Jacques VilleneuveBAR

Pole Michael Schumacher

1984 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1984 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michele AlboretoFerrari
  • 2Derek WarwickRenault
  • 3René ArnouxFerrari

Pole Michele Alboreto

1979 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1979 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Patrick DepaillerLigier
  • 2Carlos ReutemannTeam Lotus
  • 3Mario AndrettiTeam Lotus

Pole Jacques Laffite

1973 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1973 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Emerson FittipaldiTeam Lotus
  • 2François CevertTyrrell
  • 3George FollmerShadow

Pole Ronnie Peterson

Born on 29 April

Cal Nidayborn 1914 · died 1988, aged 73

In memoriam

Theo Helfrich13 May 1913 · 29 April 1978, aged 64
François Picard26 April 1921 · 29 April 1996, aged 75
Chuck Daigh29 November 1923 · 29 April 2008, aged 84
Carlo Abate10 July 1932 · 29 April 2019, aged 86

April, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Thu 30 Apr1995 Damon Hill wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Imola.
  3. Fri 1 May1972 Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.
  4. Sat 2 May1976 James Hunt wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuito del Jarama.
  5. Sun 3 May1981 Nelson Piquet wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Autodromo Imola.
  6. Mon 4 May1969 Jackie Stewart wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Matra at Montjuïc Park circuit.
  7. Tue 5 May1985 Elio de Angelis wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Autodromo Imola.
  8. Wed 6 May1984 Alain Prost wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.

29 April in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 29 April?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2018 Azerbijan Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2001 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1984 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1979 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1973 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 29 April?
Lewis Hamilton (2018), Michael Schumacher (2001), Michele Alboreto (1984), Patrick Depailler (1979) and Emerson Fittipaldi (1973).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 29 April?
Cal Niday (1914).