September 26 in Formula 1 History
6 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on September 26, the latest the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, won by George Russell. 1 World Championship was decided on this date, most recently Alain Prost's 1993 Drivers' title. F1 drivers born on September 26 include Tim Schenken and Patrick Friesacher.
- Grands Prix held
- 6
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2026 Azerbaijan GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1993 Portuguese GP
- Titles decided
- 1
- Drivers born
- 2
- Records and Grand Slams
- 2
- Driver milestones
- 8
- Farewells
- 7
| Year | Champion | Title | Clinched at | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Alain Prost | Drivers' | 1993 Portuguese GP | 26 pts over Ayrton Senna |
| Year | Driver | Feat | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | George Russell | 1st Grand Slam (pole, win, fastest lap, every lap led) | 2026 Azerbaijan GP |
| 2010 | Fernando Alonso | 1st Grand Slam (pole, win, fastest lap, every lap led) | 2010 Singapore GP |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Lewis Hamilton | 100th win | 2021 Russian GP |
| 2010 | Rubens Barrichello | 300th Grand Prix start | 2010 Singapore GP |
| 2010 | Fernando Alonso | 25th win | 2010 Singapore GP |
| 2004 | Jacques Villeneuve | First race with Renault | 2004 Chinese GP |
| 1999 | Jarno Trulli | First podium | 1999 European GP |
| 1999 | Johnny Herbert | First win with Stewart | 1999 European GP |
| 1999 | Johnny Herbert | First podium with Stewart (P1) | 1999 European GP |
| 1993 | Mika Häkkinen | First race with McLaren | 1993 Portuguese GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Shanghai | First Grand Prix at the circuit | 2004 Chinese GP |
| 1999 | Stewart | First win | 1999 European GP |
| 1993 | Lola | Last race | 1993 Portuguese GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rubens Barrichello | Last win with Ferrari | 2004 Chinese GP |
| 1999 | Johnny Herbert | Last win | 1999 European GP |
| 1999 | Johnny Herbert | Last podium | 1999 European GP |
| 1999 | Rubens Barrichello | Last podium with Stewart (P3) | 1999 European GP |
| 1993 | Emanuele Naspetti | Last race | 1993 Portuguese GP |
| 1993 | Michele Alboreto | Last race with Lola | 1993 Portuguese GP |
| 1987 | Nelson Piquet | Last pole position | 1987 Spanish GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Schenken | 1943 | turns 83 in 2026 |
| Patrick Friesacher | 1980 | turns 46 in 2026 |