April 18 in Formula 1 History
3 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on April 18, the latest the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, won by Max Verstappen. F1 drivers born on April 18 include Jochen Rindt and Anthony Davidson.
- Grands Prix held
- 3
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2021 Emilia Romagna GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1971 Spanish GP
- Drivers born
- 2
- Driver milestones
- 3
- Farewells
- 1
- Drivers who died
- 1
| Year | Grand Prix | Winner | Second | Third | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 Emilia Romagna GP | Max Verstappen | Lewis Hamilton | Lando Norris | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2010 | 2010 Chinese GP | Jenson Button | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Rosberg | Sebastian Vettel |
| 1971 | 1971 Spanish GP | Jackie Stewart | Jacky Ickx | Chris Amon | Jacky Ickx |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Sebastian Vettel | First pole position with Red Bull Racing | 2009 Chinese GP |
| 1971 | Jackie Stewart | First win with Tyrrell | 1971 Spanish GP |
| 1971 | Chris Amon | First podium with Matra (P3) | 1971 Spanish GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Tyrrell | First win | 1971 Spanish GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Jack Brabham | Last pole position | 1970 Spanish GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davidson | 1979 | turns 47 in 2026 |
| Jochen Rindt | 1942 | 1942–1970 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Drake | 1990 | 71 |