On This Day in F1: 13 May

2018 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 13 May

13 May in Formula 1: 8 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1950 and 2018 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 13 May

  1. 2018Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix · Catalunya Circuit

    1. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes.74th career pole
    2. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins for Mercedes.64th career win
  2. 2012

    1. Pole position Pastor Maldonado on pole for Williams at Catalunya Circuit.1st career pole
    2. Race win Pastor Maldonado wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Catalunya Circuit.1st career win
    3. In memoriam Les Leston passed away, aged 91.
  3. 2007Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix · Catalunya Circuit

    1. Pole position Felipe Massa on pole for Ferrari.6th career pole
    2. Race win Felipe Massa wins for Ferrari.4th career win
  4. 2001Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Red Bull Ring

    1. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.37th career pole
    2. Race win David Coulthard wins for McLaren.11th career win
  5. 1994

    1. In memoriam Duncan Hamilton passed away, aged 74.
  6. 1991

    1. Team principal Claudio Lombardi takes over as team principal of Ferrari.Team landmark
  7. 1990San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Imola

    1. Debut David Brabham makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham.first of 30 startsDebut
    2. Pole positionAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren.44th career pole
    3. Race win Riccardo Patrese wins for Williams.3rd career win
  8. 1979Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Zolder

    1. Pole position Jacques Laffite on pole for Ligier.5th career pole
    2. Race winJody Scheckter Jody Scheckter wins for Ferrari.8th career win
  9. 1960

    1. In memoriam Harry Schell passed away, aged 38.
  10. 1956Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix · Monaco Circuit

    1. Debut Giorgio Scarlatti makes his Grand Prix debut for Ferrari.first of 15 startsDebut
    2. Debut Tony Brooks makes his Grand Prix debut for BRM.first of 39 startsDebut
    3. Pole positionJuan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio on pole for Ferrari.20th career pole
    4. Race win Stirling Moss wins for Maserati.2nd career win
  11. 1950British Formula 1 Grand Prix · Silverstone Circuit

    1. Debut Peter Walker makes his Grand Prix debut for ERA.first of 4 startsDebut
    2. Debut Toulo de Graffenried makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 23 startsDebut
    3. Debut Yves Giraud Cabantous makes his Grand Prix debut for Talbot-Lago.first of 13 startsDebut
    4. Debut Eugène Martin makes his Grand Prix debut for Talbot-Lago.first of 2 startsDebut
    5. Debut Leslie Johnson makes his Grand Prix debut for ERA.first of 1 startDebut
    6. Debut Reg Parnell makes his Grand Prix debut for Alfa Romeo.first of 7 startsDebut
    7. Debut Joe Fry makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 1 startDebut
    8. Debut Tony Rolt makes his Grand Prix debut for ERA.first of 3 startsDebut
    9. Debut David Murray makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 4 startsDebut
    10. Debut Geoff Crossley makes his Grand Prix debut for Alta.first of 2 startsDebut
    11. Debut Cuth Harrison makes his Grand Prix debut for ERA.first of 3 startsDebut
    12. DebutJuan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio makes his Grand Prix debut for Alfa Romeo.first of 51 startsDebut
    13. Debut Joe Kelly makes his Grand Prix debut for Alta.first of 2 startsDebut
    14. Debut Johnny Claes makes his Grand Prix debut for Talbot-Lago.first of 25 startsDebut
    15. DebutNino Farina Nino Farina makes his Grand Prix debut for Alfa Romeo.first of 34 startsDebut
    16. Debut Brian-Shawe Taylor makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 2 startsDebut
    17. Debut Philippe Étancelin makes his Grand Prix debut for Talbot-Lago.first of 12 startsDebut
    18. Debut Prince Bira makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 19 startsDebut
    19. Debut David Hampshire makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 2 startsDebut
    20. Debut Louis Rosier makes his Grand Prix debut for Talbot-Lago.first of 38 startsDebut
    21. Debut Louis Chiron makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 17 startsDebut
    22. Debut Bob Gerard makes his Grand Prix debut for ERA.first of 7 startsDebut
    23. Debut Luigi Fagioli makes his Grand Prix debut for Alfa Romeo.first of 7 startsDebut
    24. Pole positionNino Farina Nino Farina on pole for Alfa Romeo.1st career pole
    25. Race winNino Farina Nino Farina wins for Alfa Romeo.1st career win
  12. 1934

    1. Birthday Paddy Driver is born.turns 92 today
  13. 1927

    1. Birthday Archie-Scott Brown is born.would have turned 99 today
  14. 1913

    1. Birthday Theo Helfrich is born.would have turned 113 today

Grand Prix races held on 13 May

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

Born on 13 May

Theo Helfrichborn 1913 · died 1978, aged 64
Archie-Scott Brownborn 1927 · died 1958, aged 31
Paddy Driverborn 1934 · turns 92 today

In memoriam

Harry Schell29 June 1921 · 13 May 1960, aged 382ndBest finish2ndBest quali2Podiums12Points finishes
Duncan Hamilton30 April 1920 · 13 May 1994, aged 74
Les Leston16 December 1920 · 13 May 2012, aged 91

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13 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 13 May?
8 World Championship races took place on this date: 2018 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2012 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2007 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2001 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1990 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1979 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1956 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1950 British Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 13 May?
Lewis Hamilton (2018), Pastor Maldonado (2012), Felipe Massa (2007), David Coulthard (2001), Riccardo Patrese (1990), Jody Scheckter (1979), Stirling Moss (1956) and Nino Farina (1950).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 13 May?
Theo Helfrich (1913), Archie-Scott Brown (1927) and Paddy Driver (1934).