14 March in Ferrari history: Fernando Alonso wins on his debut
March 14 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 March 14
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Ferrari drivers remembered on March 14
Eugenio Castellotti
Eugenio Castellotti died on this date in 1957.
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On 14 March 2010, Fernando Alonso began his Ferrari racing career with victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix. Felipe Massa finished second, giving the Scuderia a one-two result at the opening round of the season.
From third on the grid to victory at Sakhir
Fernando Alonso started third, behind pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel and teammate Felipe Massa. The Spaniard moved ahead of the other Ferrari at the start, placing himself directly behind the leading Red Bull.
Sebastian Vettel controlled the early stages, but a loss of power later in the race changed the contest. Both Ferraris passed him, and Fernando Alonso continued to the finish ahead of Felipe Massa. Lewis Hamilton took third for McLaren, with the former leader recovering fourth place in the final classification.
The winning margin between the Ferraris was 16.099 seconds. Under the points system introduced for 2010, first and second delivered a combined 43 points for the team.
A successful beginning to a new Ferrari partnership
The result gave Fernando Alonso an immediate place among the drivers who had won on their Ferrari debut. It also established a strong starting point for his first championship campaign with the Scuderia.
Felipe Massa’s second place ensured the opening success extended across both cars. Discover more about his career through Felipe Massa’s Formula 1 records, or return to the Ferrari history calendar.
