On This Day in F1: 1 May

2016 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 1 May
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Grand Prix wins
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Pole positions
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Born, passed away
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Landmarks

1 May in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1972 and 2016 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 1 May

  1. 2026

    1. In memoriam Alessandro Zanardi passed away, aged 59.

  2. 2019

    1. Team principal Andreas Seidl takes over as team principal of McLaren.Team landmark

  3. 2016Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Sochi International Street Circuit

    1. Pole positionNico Rosberg Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes.24th career pole
    2. Race winNico Rosberg Nico Rosberg wins for Mercedes.18th career win

  4. 2015

    1. In memoriam Geoff Duke passed away, aged 92.

  5. 1999

    1. In memoriam Brian-Shawe Taylor passed away, aged 84.

  6. 1994

    1. FarewellAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna makes his final Grand Prix start for Williams in the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix at Autodromo Imola.last of 162 startsFarewell
    2. Pole positionAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna on pole for Williams at Autodromo Imola.65th career pole
    3. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Autodromo Imola.5th career win
    4. In memoriamAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna passed away, aged 34.

  7. 1988San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Imola

    1. Pole positionAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren.18th career pole
    2. Race winAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins for McLaren.7th career win

  8. 1983San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Imola

    1. Pole position René Arnoux on pole for Ferrari.15th career pole
    2. Race win Patrick Tambay wins for Ferrari.2nd and final win

  9. 1972Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuito del Jarama

    1. Debut Wilson Fittipaldi makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham.first of 38 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Jacky Ickx on pole for Ferrari.10th career pole
    3. Race winEmerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi wins for Team Lotus.2nd career win

  10. 1955

    1. In memoriam Mike Nazaruk passed away, aged 33.

  11. 1951

    1. Birthday Geoff Lees is born.turns 75 today

  12. 1928

    1. Birthday Desmond Titterington is born.would have turned 98 today

Grand Prix races held on 1 May

Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.

2016 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2016 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 2Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 3Kimi RäikkönenFerrari

Pole Nico Rosberg

1994 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

1994 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherBenetton
  • 2Nicola LariniFerrari
  • 3Mika HäkkinenMcLaren

Pole Ayrton Senna

1988 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

1988 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 2Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 3Nelson PiquetTeam Lotus

Pole Ayrton Senna

1983 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

1983 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Patrick TambayFerrari
  • 2Alain ProstRenault
  • 3René ArnouxFerrari

Pole René Arnoux

1972 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1972 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Emerson FittipaldiTeam Lotus
  • 2Jacky IckxFerrari
  • 3Clay RegazzoniFerrari

Pole Jacky Ickx

Born on 1 May

Desmond Titteringtonborn 1928 · died 2002, aged 73
Geoff Leesborn 1951 · turns 75 today

In memoriam

Mike Nazaruk2 October 1921 · 1 May 1955, aged 332ndBest finish7thBest quali1Podium2Points finishes
Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna21 March 1960 · 1 May 1994, aged 343Titles41Wins65Poles80Podiums
Brian-Shawe Taylor28 January 1915 · 1 May 1999, aged 84
Geoff Duke29 March 1923 · 1 May 2015, aged 92
Alessandro Zanardi23 October 1966 · 1 May 2026, aged 596thBest finish4thBest quali1Points finishes41Grands Prix

May, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sat 2 May1976James Hunt James Hunt wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuito del Jarama.
  3. Sun 3 May1981Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Autodromo Imola.
  4. Mon 4 May1969Jackie Stewart Jackie Stewart wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Matra at Montjuïc Park circuit.
  5. Tue 5 May1985 Elio de Angelis wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Autodromo Imola.
  6. Wed 6 May1984Alain Prost Alain Prost wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.
  7. Thu 7 May1967Denny Hulme Denny Hulme wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Monaco Circuit.
  8. Fri 8 May1977Mario Andretti Mario Andretti wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.

1 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 1 May?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2016 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1994 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1988 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1983 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1972 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 1 May?
Nico Rosberg (2016), Michael Schumacher (1994), Ayrton Senna (1988), Patrick Tambay (1983) and Emerson Fittipaldi (1972).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 1 May?
Desmond Titterington (1928) and Geoff Lees (1951).