April 4 in Formula 1 History
3 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on April 4, the latest the 2010 Malaysian Grand Prix, won by Sebastian Vettel. F1 drivers born on April 4 include Christian Danner, Richard Attwood and Bob Christie.
- Grands Prix held
- 3
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2010 Malaysian GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1982 United States GP West
- Drivers born
- 4
- Driver milestones
- 7
- Farewells
- 1
- Drivers who died
- 3
| Year | Grand Prix | Winner | Second | Third | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2010 Malaysian GP | Sebastian Vettel | Mark Webber | Nico Rosberg | Mark Webber |
| 2004 | 2004 Bahrain GP | Michael Schumacher | Rubens Barrichello | Jenson Button | Michael Schumacher |
| 1982 | 1982 United States GP West | Niki Lauda | Keke Rosberg | Riccardo Patrese | Andrea de Cesaris |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nico Rosberg | First podium with Mercedes (P3) | 2010 Malaysian GP |
| 1982 | Roberto Guerrero | F1 debut | 1982 United States GP West |
| 1982 | Mario Andretti | First race with Williams | 1982 United States GP West |
| 1982 | Niki Lauda | First win with McLaren | 1982 United States GP West |
| 1982 | Niki Lauda | First podium with McLaren (P1) | 1982 United States GP West |
| 1982 | Keke Rosberg | First podium with Williams (P2) | 1982 United States GP West |
| 1982 | Riccardo Patrese | First podium with Brabham (P3) | 1982 United States GP West |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Bahrain | First Grand Prix at the circuit | 2004 Bahrain GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Slim Borgudd | Last race | 1982 United States GP West |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Attwood | 1940 | turns 86 in 2026 |
| Christian Danner | 1958 | turns 68 in 2026 |
| Bob Christie | 1924 | 1924–2009 |
| Bud Tingelstad | 1928 | 1928–1981 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Kessler | 2024 | 88 |
| Jimmy Daywalt | 1966 | 42 |
| George Amick | 1959 | 35 |