On This Day in F1: 4 February

1979 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 4 February
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4 February in Formula 1: 1 Grand Prix was won on this date, in 1979 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 4 February

  1. 2001

    1. In memoriam Ernie McCoy passed away, aged 79.

  2. 1979

    1. Birthday Giorgio Pantano is born.turns 47 today
    2. Pole position Jacques Laffite on pole for Ligier at Autodromo Interlagos.3rd career pole
    3. Race win Jacques Laffite wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ligier at Autodromo Interlagos.3rd career win

  3. 1967

    1. Birthday Alan Permane, team principal of Racing Bulls, is born.turns 59 today

  4. 1938

    1. Birthday Ralph Bellamy, designer of the Brabham BT37 and 8 other F1 cars, is born.turns 88 today

Grand Prix races held on 4 February

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

1979 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1979 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jacques LaffiteLigier
  • 2Patrick DepaillerLigier
  • 3Carlos ReutemannTeam Lotus

Pole Jacques Laffite

Born on 4 February

Giorgio Pantanoborn 1979 · turns 47 today

In memoriam

Ernie McCoy19 February 1921 · 4 February 2001, aged 79

February, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Thu 5 Feb1995 Frank Costin, designer of the March 711 and 2 other F1 cars, passed away, aged 74.
  3. Fri 6 Feb1997 Roger Laurent passed away, aged 83.
  4. Sat 7 Feb1960 Bruce McLaren wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.
  5. Sun 8 Feb1969 Kurt Kuhnke passed away, aged 58.
  6. Mon 9 Feb1978 Hans Von Stuck passed away, aged 77.
  7. Tue 10 Feb1987 Robert O\'Brien passed away, aged 78.
  8. Wed 11 Feb1973Emerson Fittipaldi 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 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).