On This Day in F1: 13 August

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

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. 2000

    1. Pole position Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Hungaroring.28th career pole
    2. Race win Mika Häkkinen wins the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Hungaroring.17th career win
  3. 1996

    1. In memoriam Willi Heeks passed away, aged 74.
  4. 1995

    1. Pole position Damon Hill on pole for Williams at Hungaroring.10th career pole
    2. Race win Damon Hill wins the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Hungaroring.12th career win
  5. 1989

    1. Pole position Riccardo Patrese on pole for Williams at Hungaroring.3rd career pole
    2. Race win Nigel Mansell wins the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Hungaroring.15th career win
  6. 1978

    1. Pole position Ronnie Peterson on pole for Team Lotus at Österreichring.14th career pole
    2. Race win Ronnie Peterson wins the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Österreichring.10th and final win
  7. 1972

    1. Debut François Migault makes his Grand Prix debut for Connew in the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Österreichring.first of 15 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Emerson Fittipaldi on pole for Team Lotus at Österreichring.3rd career pole
    3. Race win Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Österreichring.5th career win
  8. 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.

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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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Fri 14 Aug1960 Jack Brabham wins the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Circuito da Boavista.
  3. Sat 15 Aug1971 Jackie Stewart is crowned World Champion with Tyrrell.
  4. Sun 16 Aug1992 Nigel Mansell is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  5. Mon 17 Aug1952 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 Aug2001 Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  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).