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# On This Day in F1: 23 March
On This Day in Formula 1 23 March
[4 Grand Prix wins](#otd-races) [4 Pole positions](#otd-timeline) [8 Born, passed away](#otd-people) [5 Landmarks](#otd-timeline)
23 March in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1986 and 2025 and 6 drivers were born.
## Timeline of 23 March
All 18Race win 4In memoriam 2Debut 2Pole position 4Birthday 6
1. ### 2025Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Shanghai International Circuit
1. Pole position **[Oscar Piastri](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/oscar-piastri/)** on pole for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/).1st career pole
2. Race win **[Oscar Piastri](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/oscar-piastri/)** wins for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/).3rd career win
2. ### 2009
1. In memoriam **[Lloyd Ruby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lloyd-ruby-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 81.
3. ### 2008Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Sepang International Circuit
1. Pole position **[Felipe Massa](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/felipe-massa/)** on pole for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).10th career pole
2. Race win **[Kimi Räikkönen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-raikkonen/)** wins for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).16th career win
4. ### 2003Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Sepang International Circuit
1. Pole position **[Fernando Alonso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/fernando-alonso/)** on pole for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/).1st career pole
2. Race win **[Kimi Räikkönen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-raikkonen/)** wins for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/).1st career win
5. ### 1996
1. Birthday **[Alex Albon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alexander-albon-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 30 today
6. ### 1990
1. Birthday **[Jaime Alguersuari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jaime-alguersuari-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 36 today
7. ### 1986Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
1. Debut **[Alessandro Nannini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alessandro-nannini/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Minardi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/minardi-information-statistics/).first of 77 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Johnny Dumfries](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/johnny-dumfries-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Team Lotus](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/).first of 16 startsDebut
3. Pole position **[Ayrton Senna](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ayrton-senna-da-silva/)** on pole for [Team Lotus](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/).8th career pole
4. Race win **[Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)** wins for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).14th career win
8. ### 1981
1. In memoriam **[Mike Hailwood](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mike-hailwood-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 40.
9. ### 1976
1. Birthday **[Ricardo Zonta](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ricardo-zonta-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 50 today
10. ### 1936
1. Birthday **[Bruce Kessler](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bruce-kessler-information-statistics/)** is born.would have turned 90 today
11. ### 1933
1. Birthday **[John Taylor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/john-taylor-information-statistics/)** is born.would have turned 93 today
12. ### 1915
1. Birthday **[Arthur Owen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/arthur-owen-information-statistics/)** is born.would have turned 111 today
## Grand Prix races held on 23 March
Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.
[ 2025 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Oscar PiastriMcLaren - 2Lando NorrisMcLaren - 3George RussellMercedes Pole **Oscar Piastri**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-report-2025-chinese-formula-1-grand-prix/) [ 2008 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Kimi RäikkönenFerrari - 2Robert KubicaBMW Sauber - 3Heikki KovalainenMcLaren Pole **Felipe Massa**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2008-formula-1-grand-prix-malaysia/) [ 2003 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren - 2Rubens BarrichelloFerrari - 3Fernando AlonsoRenault Pole **Fernando Alonso**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2003-formula-1-grand-prix-of-malaysia/) [ 1986 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Nelson PiquetWilliams - 2Ayrton SennaTeam Lotus - 3Jacques LaffiteLigier Pole **Ayrton Senna**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1986-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/)
## Born on 23 March
 **[Arthur Owen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/arthur-owen-information-statistics/)**born 1915 · died 2002, aged 87
 **[John Taylor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/john-taylor-information-statistics/)**born 1933 · died 1966, aged 33**6th**Best finish**15th**Best quali**1**Points finishes**5**Grands Prix
 **[Bruce Kessler](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bruce-kessler-information-statistics/)**born 1936 · died 2024, aged 88
 **[Ricardo Zonta](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ricardo-zonta-information-statistics/)**born 1976 · turns 50 today**6th**Best finish**6th**Best quali**3**Points finishes**36**Grands Prix
 **[Jaime Alguersuari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jaime-alguersuari-information-statistics/)**born 1990 · turns 36 today**7th**Best finish**6th**Best quali**10**Points finishes**46**Grands Prix
 **[Alex Albon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alexander-albon-information-statistics/)**born 1996 · turns 30 today**3rd**Best finish**4th**Best quali**2**Podiums**1**Fastest lap
## In memoriam
 **[Mike Hailwood](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mike-hailwood-information-statistics/)**2 April 1940 · 23 March 1981, aged 40**2nd**Best finish**4th**Best quali**2**Podiums**1**Fastest lap
 **[Lloyd Ruby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lloyd-ruby-information-statistics/)**12 January 1928 · 23 March 2009, aged 81
## March, day by day
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### March
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1. Coming up this week
2. [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/).
3. [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/).
4. [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/).
5. [Fri 27 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/27-march/)1983 **[John Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/john-watson/)** wins the [USA West Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1983-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states-west/) for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) at [Long Beach Street Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/long-beach-street-circuit-layout-records/).
6. [Sat 28 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/28-march/)1976 **[Clay Regazzoni](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/clay-regazzoni/)** wins the [United States West Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1976-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states-west/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Long Beach Street Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/long-beach-street-circuit-layout-records/).
7. [Sun 29 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/29-march/)1981 **[Carlos Reutemann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlos-reutemann/)** wins the [Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-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/).
8. [Mon 30 Mar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/30-march/)1974 **[Carlos Reutemann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlos-reutemann/)** wins the [South African Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) for [Brabham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/brabham-f1-information-statistics/) at [Kyalami](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/kyalami-circuit-layout-records/).
## 23 March in F1 history: questions
Which Formula 1 races were held on 23 March?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2025 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2008 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2003 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1986 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 23 March?
Oscar Piastri (2025), Kimi Räikkönen (2008), Kimi Räikkönen (2003) and Nelson Piquet (1986).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 23 March?
Arthur Owen (1915), John Taylor (1933), Bruce Kessler (1936), Ricardo Zonta (1976), Jaime Alguersuari (1990) and Alex Albon (1996).
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