Retrograde in History · 2010

2010 Spanish Grand Prix

On May 9, 2010, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 2°53′ of the sign.

WhenMay 9, 2010♉︎Taurus 2°53′Rx windowApr 18 – May 11, 2010
Mercury retrograde♉︎TaurusWikipedia
The record

On 9 May 2010, Mark Webber won the Spanish Grand Prix by qualifying on pole and leading every lap of the race at the Circuit de Catalunya.

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