On This Day in F1: 12 May

2019 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 12 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

12 May in Formula 1: 6 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1968 and 2019 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 12 May

  1. 2019Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix · Catalunya Circuit

    1. Pole positionValtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas on pole for Mercedes.9th career pole
    2. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins for Mercedes.76th career win

  2. 2014

    1. In memoriam A.J. Watson, designer of the Watson, passed away, aged 90.

  3. 2013Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix · Catalunya Circuit

    1. Pole positionNico Rosberg Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes.3rd career pole
    2. Race winFernando Alonso Fernando Alonso wins for Ferrari.32nd and final win

  4. 2009

    1. In memoriam Heini Walter passed away, aged 81.

  5. 2002Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Red Bull Ring

    1. Pole position Rubens Barrichello on pole for Ferrari.5th career pole
    2. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins for Ferrari.58th career win

  6. 1991

    1. Farewell Julian Bailey makes his final Grand Prix start for Team Lotus in the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix at Monaco Circuit.last of 20 startsFarewell
    2. Pole positionAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren at Monaco Circuit.56th career pole
    3. Race winAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Monaco Circuit.30th career win
    4. Team principal Cesare Fiorio leaves his role as team principal of Ferrari.Team landmark

  7. 1974Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Nivelles-Baulers

    1. Debut Leo Kinnunen makes his Grand Prix debut for Surtees.first of 6 startsDebut
    2. Debut Tom Pryce makes his Grand Prix debut for Token.first of 42 startsDebut
    3. Debut Vern Schuppan makes his Grand Prix debut for Ensign.first of 12 startsDebut
    4. Debut Teddy Pilette makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham.first of 4 startsDebut
    5. Debut Gérard Larrousse makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham.first of 2 startsDebut
    6. Pole position Clay Regazzoni on pole for Ferrari.4th career pole
    7. Race winEmerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi wins for McLaren.11th career win

  8. 1968Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuito del Jarama

    1. Pole position Chris Amon on pole for Ferrari.1st career pole
    2. Race winGraham Hill Graham Hill wins for Team Lotus.11th career win

  9. 1963

    1. Birthday Stefano Modena is born.turns 63 today

  10. 1961

    1. In memoriam Tony Bettenhausen passed away, aged 44.

  11. 1957

    1. In memoriam Alfonso de Portago passed away, aged 28.

  12. 1922

    1. Birthday Roy Salvadori is born.would have turned 104 today

Grand Prix races held on 12 May

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

2019 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

2019 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Valtteri BottasMercedes
  • 3Max VerstappenRed Bull

Pole Valtteri Bottas

2013 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

2013 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Fernando AlonsoFerrari
  • 2Kimi RäikkönenLotus F1
  • 3Felipe MassaFerrari

Pole Nico Rosberg

2002 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2002 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Rubens BarrichelloFerrari
  • 3Juan-Pablo MontoyaWilliams

Pole Rubens Barrichello

1991 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

1991 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 2Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 3Jean AlesiFerrari

Pole Ayrton Senna

1974 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1974 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Emerson FittipaldiMcLaren
  • 2Niki LaudaFerrari
  • 3Jody ScheckterTyrrell

Pole Clay Regazzoni

1968 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1968 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Graham HillTeam Lotus
  • 2Denny HulmeMcLaren
  • 3Brian RedmanCooper-BRM

Pole Chris Amon

Born on 12 May

Roy Salvadoriborn 1922 · died 2012, aged 902ndBest finish2ndBest quali2Podiums7Points finishes
Stefano Modenaborn 1963 · turns 63 today2ndBest finish2ndBest quali2Podiums6Points finishes

In memoriam

Alfonso de Portago11 October 1928 · 12 May 1957, aged 282ndBest finish8thBest quali1Podium2Points finishes
Tony Bettenhausen12 September 1916 · 12 May 1961, aged 442ndBest finish2ndBest quali1Podium1Fastest lap
Heini Walter28 July 1927 · 12 May 2009, aged 81

May, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 13 May1950Nino Farina Nino Farina wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Silverstone Circuit.
  3. Thu 14 May1961 Stirling Moss wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Monaco Circuit.
  4. Fri 15 May1983Keke Rosberg Keke Rosberg wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Monaco Circuit.
  5. Sat 16 May1976Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Zolder.
  6. Sun 17 May1981 Carlos Reutemann wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Zolder.
  7. Mon 18 May1952 Piero Taruffi wins the Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Bremgarten.
  8. Tue 19 May1957Juan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Maserati at Monaco Circuit.

12 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 12 May?
6 World Championship races took place on this date: 2019 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2013 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2002 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1991 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1974 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1968 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 12 May?
Lewis Hamilton (2019), Fernando Alonso (2013), Michael Schumacher (2002), Ayrton Senna (1991), Emerson Fittipaldi (1974) and Graham Hill (1968).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 12 May?
Roy Salvadori (1922) and Stefano Modena (1963).