On This Day in F1: 7 April

2024 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 7 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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Landmark

7 April in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1984 and 2024.

Timeline of 7 April

  1. 2024

    1. Pole position Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull at Suzuka Circuit.36th career pole
    2. Race win Max Verstappen wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Suzuka Circuit.57th career win

  2. 2017

    1. In memoriam Mike Taylor passed away, aged 82.

  3. 2005

    1. In memoriam Cliff Allison passed away, aged 73.

  4. 1996

    1. Pole position Damon Hill on pole for Williams at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.13th career pole
    2. Race win Damon Hill wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.16th career win

  5. 1985

    1. Pole position Michele Alboreto on pole for Ferrari at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.2nd career pole
    2. Race win Alain Prost wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.17th career win

  6. 1984

    1. Pole position Nelson Piquet on pole for Brabham at Kyalami.9th career pole
    2. Race win Niki Lauda wins the South African Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Kyalami.20th career win

  7. 1982

    1. In memoriam Harald Ertl passed away, aged 33.

  8. 1968

    1. In memoriam Jim Clark passed away, aged 32.

  9. 1966

    1. In memoriam Walt Hansgen passed away, aged 46.

Grand Prix races held on 7 April

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

2024 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2024 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Sergio PérezRed Bull
  • 3Carlos SainzFerrari

Pole Max Verstappen

1996 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix

1996 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillWilliams
  • 2Jacques VilleneuveWilliams
  • 3Jean AlesiBenetton

Pole Damon Hill

1985 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1985 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 2Michele AlboretoFerrari
  • 3Elio de AngelisTeam Lotus

Pole Michele Alboreto

1984 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix

1984 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Niki LaudaMcLaren
  • 2Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 3Derek WarwickRenault

Pole Nelson Piquet

In memoriam

Walt Hansgen28 October 1919 · 7 April 1966, aged 465thBest finish14thBest quali1Points finishes4Grands Prix
Jim Clark Jim Clark4 March 1936 · 7 April 1968, aged 322Titles25Wins33Poles32Podiums
Harald Ertl31 August 1948 · 7 April 1982, aged 33
Cliff Allison8 February 1932 · 7 April 2005, aged 732ndBest finish5thBest quali1Podium3Points finishes
Mike Taylor24 April 1934 · 7 April 2017, aged 82

April, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 8 Apr1979 Gilles Villeneuve wins the USA West Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Long Beach Street Circuit.
  3. Thu 9 Apr1995 Damon Hill wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.
  4. Fri 10 Apr2011 Sebastian Vettel wins the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Sepang International Circuit.
  5. Sat 11 Apr1993 Ayrton Senna wins the European Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Donington Park.
  6. Sun 12 Apr1981 Nelson Piquet wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.
  7. Mon 13 Apr1986 Ayrton Senna wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito de Jerez.
  8. Tue 14 Apr2002 Michael Schumacher wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.

7 April in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 7 April?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2024 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1996 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1985 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1984 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 7 April?
Max Verstappen (2024), Damon Hill (1996), Alain Prost (1985) and Niki Lauda (1984).