Retrograde in History · 2009
2009 Monaco Grand Prix
On May 24, 2009, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 24°21′ of the sign.
WhenMay 24, 2009♉︎Taurus 24°21′Rx windowMay 7 – May 31, 2009
The record
On 24 May 2009, Jenson Button won the Monaco Grand Prix, driving for Brawn GP to victory ahead of teammate Rubens Barrichello and Ferrari's Kimi Räikkönen.
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Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.