On This Day in F1: 11 August

1996 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 11 August
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11 August in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1991 and 1996 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 11 August

  1. 1996Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hungaroring

    1. Pole position Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.14th career pole
    2. Race win Jacques Villeneuve wins for Williams.3rd career win

  2. 1991Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hungaroring

    1. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren.57th career pole
    2. Race win Ayrton Senna wins for McLaren.31st career win

  3. 1984

    1. Birthday Lucas di Grassi is born.turns 42 today
    2. In memoriam Marcel Balsa passed away, aged 75.

  4. 1916

    1. Birthday Johnny Claes is born.would have turned 110 today

Grand Prix races held on 11 August

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

1996 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1996 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jacques VilleneuveWilliams
  • 2Damon HillWilliams
  • 3Jean AlesiBenetton

Pole Michael Schumacher

1991 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1991 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 2Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 3Riccardo PatreseWilliams

Pole Ayrton Senna

Born on 11 August

Johnny Claesborn 1916 · died 1956, aged 39
Lucas di Grassiborn 1984 · turns 42 today

In memoriam

Marcel Balsa1 January 1909 · 11 August 1984, aged 75

August, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 12 Aug1979 Alan Jones wins the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Österreichring.
  3. Thu 13 Aug1972 Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Österreichring.
  4. Fri 14 Aug1960 Jack Brabham wins the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Circuito da Boavista.
  5. Sat 15 Aug1971 Jackie Stewart is crowned World Champion with Tyrrell.
  6. Sun 16 Aug1992 Nigel Mansell is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  7. Mon 17 Aug1952 Alberto Ascari wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Zandvoort.
  8. Tue 18 Aug1957 Stirling Moss wins the Pescara Formula 1 Grand Prix for Vanwall at Pescara Circuit.

11 August in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 11 August?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 1996 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1991 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 11 August?
Jacques Villeneuve (1996) and Ayrton Senna (1991).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 11 August?
Johnny Claes (1916) and Lucas di Grassi (1984).