On This Day in F1: 9 January

1977 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 9 January
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9 January in Formula 1: 1 Grand Prix was won on this date, in 1977 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 9 January

  1. 2026

    1. In memoriam Hans Herrmann passed away, aged 97.

  2. 1977Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez

    1. Pole position James Hunt on pole for McLaren.9th career pole
    2. Race win Jody Scheckter wins for Wolf.5th career win

  3. 1960

    1. Birthday Pascal Fabre is born.turns 66 today

Grand Prix races held on 9 January

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

1977 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix

1977 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jody ScheckterWolf
  • 2Carlos PaceBrabham
  • 3Carlos ReutemannFerrari

Pole James Hunt

Born on 9 January

Pascal Fabreborn 1960 · turns 66 today

In memoriam

Hans Herrmann23 February 1928 · 9 January 2026, aged 973rdBest finish4thBest quali1Podium1Fastest lap

January, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sat 10 Jan1971 Ignazio Giunti passed away, aged 29.
  3. Sun 11 Jan1923 Carroll Shelby is born.
  4. Mon 12 Jan1975 Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.
  5. Tue 13 Jan1957 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Maserati at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.
  6. Wed 14 Jan1994 Myron Fohr passed away, aged 81.
  7. Thu 15 Jan1978 Mario Andretti wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.
  8. Fri 16 Jan1955 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.

9 January in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 9 January?
1 World Championship race took place on this date: 1977 Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 9 January?
Jody Scheckter (1977).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 9 January?
Pascal Fabre (1960).