On This Day in F1: 4 February

On This Day in Formula 1
4 February
4 February in Formula 1: 1 Grand Prix was won on this date, in 1979 and 1 driver was born.
Timeline of 4 February
2001
- In memoriam
Ernie McCoy passed away, aged 79.
- In memoriam
1979
- Birthday
Giorgio Pantano is born.turns 47 today
- Pole position
Jacques Laffite on pole for Ligier at Autodromo Interlagos.3rd career pole
- Race win
Jacques Laffite wins the Brazilian Grand Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ligier at Autodromo Interlagos.3rd career win
- Birthday
Grand Prix races held on 4 February
Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.
Born on 4 February
In memoriam
February, day by day
Pick any date to open its page. The dots show how much F1 history a day carries.
Red marks today; the dots show how many entries a day has.
- Coming up this week
- Thu 5 Feb1922
Alain de Changy is born.
- Fri 6 Feb1997
Roger Laurent passed away, aged 83.
- Sat 7 Feb1960
Bruce McLaren wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.
- Sun 8 Feb1969
Kurt Kuhnke passed away, aged 58.
- Mon 9 Feb1978
Hans Von Stuck passed away, aged 77.
- Tue 10 Feb1987
Robert O\'Brien passed away, aged 78.
- Wed 11 Feb1973
Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Autodromo Interlagos.
4 February in F1 history: questions
Which Formula 1 races were held on 4 February?
1 World Championship race took place on this date: 1979 Brazilian Grand Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 4 February?
Jacques Laffite (1979).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 4 February?
Giorgio Pantano (1979).










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