28 April in Ferrari history: Niki Lauda’s first F1 win
28 April marks the beginning of Niki Lauda’s winning Formula 1 career. At the 1974 Spanish Grand Prix, he led Clay Regazzoni home in a Ferrari one-two and delivered the Scuderia’s 50th World Championship race victory.
1974: Niki Lauda breaks through at Jarama
The race began in wet conditions before the circuit dried, making the change to slick tyres an important part of the contest. Niki Lauda emerged in control and completed the race ahead of his Ferrari team-mate.
Only the two Ferraris covered the full race distance. Emerson Fittipaldi finished third, a lap behind, while Niki Lauda added the fastest lap to his pole position and victory.
The result ended Ferrari’s wait for a win stretching back to the 1972 German Grand Prix. It also established the first winning milestone in a partnership that would bring Niki Lauda two drivers’ championships.
2002: Another Spanish victory for Ferrari
On the same date in 2002, Michael Schumacher won the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona. Juan Pablo Montoya finished second and David Coulthard third, with the winning Ferrari more than 35 seconds clear.
The two races connect Spanish venues from different eras. Learn more about the earlier winner in our Niki Lauda Formula 1 records.
Ferrari anniversaries on 28 April
April 28 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
Explore Ferrari Grand Prix results, qualifying and Sprint sessions, driver birthdays, remembrance dates and selected milestones connected with this day.
Ferrari Grands Prix held on April 28
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