On This Day in F1: 13 August

2000 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 13 August
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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

13 August in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1972 and 2000 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 13 August

  1. 2011

    1. In memoriam Chris Lawrence passed away, aged 78.

  2. 2008

    1. In memoriam Dino Toso, designer of the Renault R25 and 4 other F1 cars, passed away, aged 39.

  3. 2000Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hungaroring

    1. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.28th career pole
    2. Race winMika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen wins for McLaren.17th career win

  4. 1996

    1. In memoriam Willi Heeks passed away, aged 74.

  5. 1995Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hungaroring

    1. Pole positionDamon Hill Damon Hill on pole for Williams.10th career pole
    2. Race winDamon Hill Damon Hill wins for Williams.12th career win

  6. 1989Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hungaroring

    1. Pole position Riccardo Patrese on pole for Williams.3rd career pole
    2. Race winNigel Mansell Nigel Mansell wins for Ferrari.15th career win

  7. 1978Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Österreichring

    1. Farewell Hans Binder makes his final Grand Prix start for ATS.last of 15 startsFarewell
    2. Pole position Ronnie Peterson on pole for Team Lotus.14th career pole
    3. Race win Ronnie Peterson wins for Team Lotus.10th and final win

  8. 1972Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Österreichring

    1. Debut François Migault makes his Grand Prix debut for Connew.first of 15 startsDebut
    2. Pole positionEmerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi on pole for Team Lotus.3rd career pole
    3. Race winEmerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi wins for Team Lotus.5th career win

  9. 1944

    1. Birthday Divina Galica is born.turns 82 today

Grand Prix races held on 13 August

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

2000 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2000 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 2Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 3David CoulthardMcLaren

Pole Michael Schumacher

1995 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1995 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillWilliams
  • 2David CoulthardWilliams
  • 3Gerhard BergerFerrari

Pole Damon Hill

1989 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1989 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nigel MansellFerrari
  • 2Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 3Thierry BoutsenWilliams

Pole Riccardo Patrese

1978 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1978 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ronnie PetersonTeam Lotus
  • 2Patrick DepaillerTyrrell
  • 3Gilles VilleneuveFerrari

Pole Ronnie Peterson

1972 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1972 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Emerson FittipaldiTeam Lotus
  • 2Denny HulmeMcLaren
  • 3Peter RevsonMcLaren

Pole Emerson Fittipaldi

Born on 13 August

Divina Galicaborn 1944 · turns 82 today

In memoriam

Willi Heeks13 February 1922 · 13 August 1996, aged 74
Chris Lawrence27 July 1933 · 13 August 2011, aged 78

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  2. Fri 14 Aug1960Jack Brabham Jack Brabham wins the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Circuito da Boavista.
  3. Sat 15 Aug1971Jackie Stewart Jackie Stewart is crowned World Champion with Tyrrell.
  4. Sun 16 Aug1992Nigel Mansell Nigel Mansell is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  5. Mon 17 Aug1952Alberto Ascari Alberto Ascari wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Zandvoort.
  6. Tue 18 Aug1957 Stirling Moss wins the Pescara Formula 1 Grand Prix for Vanwall at Pescara Circuit.
  7. Wed 19 Aug2001Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari, who also take the constructors' title.
  8. Thu 20 Aug1989 Syd van der Vyver passed away, aged 69.

13 August in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 13 August?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2000 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1995 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1989 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1978 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1972 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 13 August?
Mika Häkkinen (2000), Damon Hill (1995), Nigel Mansell (1989), Ronnie Peterson (1978) and Emerson Fittipaldi (1972).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 13 August?
Divina Galica (1944).