On This Day in F1: 9 April

2017 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 9 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

9 April in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1995 and 2017 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 9 April

  1. 2017Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Shanghai International Circuit

    1. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes.63rd career pole
    2. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins for Mercedes.54th career win

  2. 2002

    1. In memoriam Pat Flaherty passed away, aged 76.

  3. 2000San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Imola

    1. Pole positionMika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen on pole for McLaren.24th career pole
    2. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins for Ferrari.38th career win

  4. 1995Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez

    1. Pole position David Coulthard on pole for Williams.1st career pole
    2. Race winDamon Hill Damon Hill wins for Williams.10th career win

  5. 1971

    1. BirthdayJacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve is born.turns 55 today

  6. 1942

    1. Birthday John Judd, F1 car designer, is born.turns 84 today

  7. 1922

    1. Birthday Johnny Thomson is born.would have turned 104 today

Grand Prix races held on 9 April

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

2017 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2017 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Sebastian VettelFerrari
  • 3Max VerstappenRed Bull

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2000 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

2000 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 3David CoulthardMcLaren

Pole Mika Häkkinen

1995 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix

1995 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillWilliams
  • 2Jean AlesiFerrari
  • 3Michael SchumacherBenetton

Pole David Coulthard

Born on 9 April

Johnny Thomsonborn 1922 · died 1960, aged 381Pole3rdBest finish1Podium1Fastest lap
Jacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuveborn 1971 · turns 55 today1Title11Wins13Poles23Podiums

In memoriam

Pat Flaherty6 January 1926 · 9 April 2002, aged 761Win1Pole1Podium1Points finishes

April, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Fri 10 Apr2011Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel wins the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Sepang International Circuit.
  3. Sat 11 Apr1993Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins the European Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Donington Park.
  4. Sun 12 Apr1981Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.
  5. Mon 13 Apr1986Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito de Jerez.
  6. Tue 14 Apr2002Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.
  7. Wed 15 Apr2001 Ralf Schumacher wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Imola.
  8. Thu 16 Apr2017Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel wins the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Bahrain International Circuit.

9 April in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 9 April?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2017 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2000 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1995 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 9 April?
Lewis Hamilton (2017), Michael Schumacher (2000) and Damon Hill (1995).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 9 April?
Johnny Thomson (1922) and Jacques Villeneuve (1971).