On This Day in F1: 15 June

2025 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 15 June
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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

15 June in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1958 and 2025 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 15 June

  1. 2025

    1. Pole position George Russell on pole for Mercedes at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.7th career pole
    2. Race win George Russell wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.4th career win

  2. 2013

    1. In memoriam José-Froilán González passed away, aged 90.

  3. 2003

    1. Pole position Ralf Schumacher on pole for Williams at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.3rd career pole
    2. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.68th career win

  4. 1997

    1. Debut Alexander Wurz makes his Grand Prix debut for Benetton in the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.first of 69 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.15th career pole
    3. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.24th career win

  5. 1993

    1. In memoriam James Hunt passed away, aged 45.

  6. 1986

    1. Pole position Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.3rd career pole
    2. Race win Nigel Mansell wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.4th career win

  7. 1961

    1. In memoriam Giulio Cabianca passed away, aged 38.

  8. 1958

    1. Birthday Riccardo Paletti is born.would have turned 68 today
    2. Pole position Mike Hawthorn on pole for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.1st career pole
    3. Race win Tony Brooks wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Vanwall at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.2nd career win

  9. 1920

    1. Birthday Keith Andrews is born.would have turned 106 today

  10. 1916

    1. Birthday Gene Force is born.would have turned 110 today

Grand Prix races held on 15 June

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

2025 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2025 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1George RussellMercedes
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Kimi AntonelliMercedes

Pole George Russell

2003 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2003 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Ralf SchumacherWilliams
  • 3Juan-Pablo MontoyaWilliams

Pole Ralf Schumacher

1997 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1997 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Jean AlesiBenetton
  • 3Giancarlo FisichellaJordan

Pole Michael Schumacher

1986 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1986 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

Pole Nigel Mansell

1958 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1958 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Tony BrooksVanwall
  • 2Mike HawthornFerrari
  • 3Stuart Lewis-EvansVanwall

Pole Mike Hawthorn

Born on 15 June

Gene Forceborn 1916 · died 1983, aged 67
Keith Andrewsborn 1920 · died 1957, aged 36
Riccardo Palettiborn 1958 · died 1982, aged 23

In memoriam

Giulio Cabianca19 February 1923 · 15 June 1961, aged 384thBest finish4thBest quali1Points finishes3Grands Prix
James Hunt James Hunt29 August 1947 · 15 June 1993, aged 451Title10Wins14Poles23Podiums
José-Froilán González5 October 1922 · 15 June 2013, aged 902Wins3Poles15Podiums6Fastest laps

June, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Tue 16 Jun1985 Michele Alboreto wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
  3. Wed 17 Jun1951 Nino Farina wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  4. Thu 18 Jun1950 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  5. Fri 19 Jun1955 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Circuit Zandvoort.
  6. Sat 20 Jun1954 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Maserati at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  7. Sun 21 Jun1953 Alberto Ascari wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  8. Mon 22 Jun1952 Alberto Ascari wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.

15 June in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 15 June?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2025 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2003 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1997 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1986 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1958 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 15 June?
George Russell (2025), Michael Schumacher (2003), Michael Schumacher (1997), Nigel Mansell (1986) and Tony Brooks (1958).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 15 June?
Gene Force (1916), Keith Andrews (1920) and Riccardo Paletti (1958).