MARCH 6 IN F1 HISTORY

Across every year.

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NOTABLE MOMENTS

1971Howden Ganley makes their very first Grand Prix start (South Africa GP).DEBUT

1971Alex Soler-Roig makes their very first Grand Prix start (South Africa GP).DEBUT

1971Mario Andretti takes their very first win (South Africa GP).FIRST WIN

1976Gunnar Nilsson makes their very first Grand Prix start (South Africa GP).DEBUT

2005Narain Karthikeyan makes their very first Grand Prix start (Australia GP).DEBUT

RACES HELD ON THIS DAY

1971South Africa GP: won by Mario Andretti with Ferrari.

1976South Africa GP: won by Niki Lauda with Ferrari.

2005Australia GP: won by Giancarlo Fisichella with Renault.

OFF TRACK

2009Honda becomes Brawn GP
After Honda's withdrawal from F1 at the end of 2008, Ross Brawn buys the team at the last minute, which becomes Brawn GP for the 2009 season.