On This Day in F1: 13 July

1997 British Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 13 July
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Grand Prix wins
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Pole positions
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Born, passed away
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Landmark

13 July in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1980 and 1997 and 4 drivers were born.

Timeline of 13 July

  1. 2015

    1. In memoriam Andy Sutcliffe passed away, aged 68.

  2. 1997

    1. Pole position Jacques Villeneuve on pole for Williams at Silverstone Circuit.9th career pole
    2. Race win Jacques Villeneuve wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Silverstone Circuit.8th career win

  3. 1993

    1. In memoriam Leslie Thorne passed away, aged 77.

  4. 1986

    1. Pole position Nelson Piquet on pole for Williams at Brands Hatch.20th career pole
    2. Race win Nigel Mansell wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Brands Hatch.6th career win

  5. 1980

    1. Debut Desiré Wilson makes his Grand Prix debut for Williams in the British Formula 1 Grand Prix at Brands Hatch.first of 1 startDebut
    2. Pole position Didier Pironi on pole for Ligier at Brands Hatch.2nd career pole
    3. Race win Alan Jones wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Brands Hatch.8th career win

  6. 1974

    1. Birthday Jarno Trulli is born.turns 52 today

  7. 1957

    1. Birthday Thierry Boutsen is born.turns 69 today

  8. 1918

    1. Birthday Alberto Ascari is born.would have turned 108 today

  9. 1914

    1. Birthday Sam Hanks is born.would have turned 112 today

Grand Prix races held on 13 July

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

1997 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

1997 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jacques VilleneuveWilliams
  • 2Jean AlesiBenetton
  • 3Alexander WurzBenetton

Pole Jacques Villeneuve

1986 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 2Nelson PiquetWilliams
  • 3Alain ProstMcLaren

Pole Nelson Piquet

1980 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

1980 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Alan JonesWilliams
  • 2Nelson PiquetBrabham
  • 3Carlos ReutemannWilliams

Pole Didier Pironi

Born on 13 July

Sam Hanksborn 1914 · died 1994, aged 791Win5thBest quali4Podiums4Points finishes
Alberto Ascari Alberto Ascariborn 1918 · died 1955, aged 362Titles13Wins14Poles17Podiums
Thierry Boutsenborn 1957 · turns 69 today3Wins1Pole15Podiums1Fastest lap
Jarno Trulliborn 1974 · turns 52 today1Win4Poles11Podiums1Fastest lap

In memoriam

Leslie Thorne23 June 1916 · 13 July 1993, aged 77
Andy Sutcliffe9 May 1947 · 13 July 2015, aged 68

July, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Tue 14 Jul1951 José-Froilán González wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Silverstone Circuit.
  3. Wed 15 Jul1961 Wolfgang von Trips wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit.
  4. Thu 16 Jul1955 Juan-Manuel Fangio is crowned World Champion with Mercedes.
  5. Fri 17 Jul1954 José-Froilán González wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Silverstone Circuit.
  6. Sat 18 Jul1953 Alberto Ascari wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Silverstone Circuit.
  7. Sun 19 Jul1952 Alberto Ascari wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Silverstone Circuit.
  8. Mon 20 Jul1957 Tony Brooks wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Vanwall at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit.

13 July in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 13 July?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 1997 British Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1986 British Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1980 British Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 13 July?
Jacques Villeneuve (1997), Nigel Mansell (1986) and Alan Jones (1980).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 13 July?
Sam Hanks (1914), Alberto Ascari (1918), Thierry Boutsen (1957) and Jarno Trulli (1974).