On This Day in F1: 31 March

2019 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 31 March
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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

31 March in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1996 and 2019 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 31 March

  1. 2019Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix · Bahrain International Circuit

    1. Pole positionCharles Leclerc Charles Leclerc on pole for Ferrari.1st career pole
    2. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins for Mercedes.74th career win

  2. 2016

    1. In memoriam Bertil Roos passed away, aged 72.

  3. 2002Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Interlagos

    1. Pole position Juan-Pablo Montoya on pole for Williams.4th career pole
    2. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins for Ferrari.55th career win

  4. 1996

    1. Debut Tarso Marques makes his Grand Prix debut for Minardi in the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Autodromo Interlagos.first of 26 startsDebut
    2. Pole positionDamon Hill Damon Hill on pole for Williams at Autodromo Interlagos.12th career pole
    3. Race winDamon Hill Damon Hill wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Interlagos.15th career win
    4. In memoriam Dante Giacosa, designer of the Cisitalia D46, passed away, aged 91.

  5. 1956

    1. Birthday Kevin Cogan is born.turns 70 today

Grand Prix races held on 31 March

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

2019 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

2019 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Valtteri BottasMercedes
  • 3Charles LeclercFerrari

Pole Charles Leclerc

2002 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2002 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Ralf SchumacherWilliams
  • 3David CoulthardMcLaren

Pole Juan-Pablo Montoya

1996 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1996 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillWilliams
  • 2Jean AlesiBenetton
  • 3Michael SchumacherFerrari

Pole Damon Hill

Born on 31 March

Kevin Coganborn 1956 · turns 70 today

In memoriam

Bertil Roos12 October 1943 · 31 March 2016, aged 72

March, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 1 Apr2001 David Coulthard wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Interlagos.
  3. Thu 2 Apr1978 Carlos Reutemann wins the USA West Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Long Beach Street Circuit.
  4. Fri 3 Apr1977Mario Andretti Mario Andretti wins the USA West Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Long Beach Street Circuit.
  5. Sat 4 Apr1982Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the USA West Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Long Beach Street Circuit.
  6. Sun 5 Apr1992Nigel Mansell Nigel Mansell wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Interlagos.
  7. Mon 6 Apr2003 Giancarlo Fisichella wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Jordan at Autodromo Interlagos.
  8. Tue 7 Apr1984Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the South African Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Kyalami.

31 March in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 31 March?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2019 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2002 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1996 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 31 March?
Lewis Hamilton (2019), Michael Schumacher (2002) and Damon Hill (1996).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 31 March?
Kevin Cogan (1956).