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description: "19 March in Formula 1 history: 2 Grand Prix wins, 2 drivers born. Full results, podiums and milestones."
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# On This Day in F1: 19 March
On This Day in Formula 1 19 March
[2 Grand Prix wins](#otd-races) [2 Pole positions](#otd-timeline) [5 Born, passed away](#otd-people) [1 Landmark](#otd-timeline)
19 March in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 2006 and 2023 and 2 drivers were born.
## Timeline of 19 March
All 10Race win 2In memoriam 4Pole position 2Birthday 2
1. ### 2024
1. In memoriam **[Fred Gamble](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/fred-gamble-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 92.
2. ### 2023Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Jeddah Street Circuit
1. Pole position **[Sergio Pérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sergio-perez/)** on pole for [Red Bull](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/red-bull-racing/).2nd career pole
2. Race win **[Sergio Pérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sergio-perez/)** wins for [Red Bull](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/red-bull-racing/).5th career win
3. ### 2018
1. In memoriam **[Bernard Boyer](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/bernard-boyer/)**, designer of the [Matra MS10](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/matra-ms10/) and 10 other F1 cars, passed away, aged 83.
4. ### 2017
1. In memoriam **[Ian Stewart](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ian-stewart-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 87.
5. ### 2006Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Sepang International Circuit
1. Pole position **[Giancarlo Fisichella](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/giancarlo-fisichella/)** on pole for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/).3rd career pole
2. Race win **[Giancarlo Fisichella](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/giancarlo-fisichella/)** wins for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/).3rd and final win
6. ### 1995
1. In memoriam **[Trevor Blokdyk](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/trevor-blokdyk-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 59.
7. ### 1964
1. Birthday **[Nicola Larini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nicola-larini-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 62 today
8. ### 1943
1. Birthday **[Vern Schuppan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/vern-schuppan-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 83 today
## Grand Prix races held on 19 March
Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.
[ 2023 Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Sergio PérezRed Bull - 2Max VerstappenRed Bull - 3Fernando AlonsoAston Martin Pole **Sergio Pérez**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2023-saudi-arabian-f1-grand-prix/) [ 2006 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Giancarlo FisichellaRenault - 2Fernando AlonsoRenault - 3Jenson ButtonHonda Pole **Giancarlo Fisichella**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2006-formula-1-grand-prix-of-malaysia/)
## Born on 19 March
 **[Vern Schuppan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/vern-schuppan-information-statistics/)**born 1943 · turns 83 today
 **[Nicola Larini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nicola-larini-information-statistics/)**born 1964 · turns 62 today**2nd**Best finish**6th**Best quali**1**Podium**2**Points finishes
## In memoriam
 **[Trevor Blokdyk](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/trevor-blokdyk-information-statistics/)**30 November 1935 · 19 March 1995, aged 59
 **[Ian Stewart](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ian-stewart-information-statistics/)**15 July 1929 · 19 March 2017, aged 87
 **[Fred Gamble](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/fred-gamble-information-statistics/)**17 March 1932 · 19 March 2024, aged 92
## March, day by day
Pick any date to open its page. The dots show how much F1 history a day carries.
### March
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2. [Fri 20 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/20-march/)2005 **[Fernando Alonso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/fernando-alonso/)** wins the [Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2005-formula-1-grand-prix-of-malaysia/) for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) at [Sepang International Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/sepang-circuit-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/).
3. [Sat 21 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/21-march/)1982 **[Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alain-prost/)** wins the [Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1982-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil-2/) for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) at [Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-internacional-nelson-piquet-layout-records/).
4. [Sun 22 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/22-march/)1992 **[Nigel Mansell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nigel-mansell/)** wins the [Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1992-formula-1-grand-prix-of-mexico/) for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) at [Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-hermanos-rodriguez-layout-records/).
5. [Mon 23 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/23-march/)1986 **[Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)** wins the [Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1986-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) at [Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-internacional-nelson-piquet-layout-records/).
6. [Tue 24 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/24-march/)1991 **[Ayrton Senna](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ayrton-senna-da-silva/)** wins the [Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1991-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) at [Autodromo Interlagos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-interlagos/).
7. [Wed 25 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/25-march/)1984 **[Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alain-prost/)** wins the [Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1984-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) at [Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-internacional-nelson-piquet-layout-records/).
8. [Thu 26 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/26-march/)1989 **[Nigel Mansell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nigel-mansell/)** wins the [Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1989-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/autodromo-internacional-nelson-piquet-layout-records/).
## 19 March in F1 history: questions
Which Formula 1 races were held on 19 March?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 2023 Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 2006 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 19 March?
Sergio Pérez (2023) and Giancarlo Fisichella (2006).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 19 March?
Vern Schuppan (1943) and Nicola Larini (1964).
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