On This Day in F1: 16 June

1996 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 16 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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Landmark

16 June in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1985 and 1996 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 16 June

  1. 2009

    1. In memoriam Peter Arundell passed away, aged 75.

  2. 1998

    1. In memoriam Fred Wacker passed away, aged 79.

  3. 1996Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

    1. Pole position Damon Hill on pole for Williams.16th career pole
    2. Race win Damon Hill wins for Williams.18th career win

  4. 1991Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

    1. Pole position Riccardo Patrese on pole for Williams.5th career pole
    2. Race win Riccardo Patrese wins for Williams.4th career win

  5. 1985Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

    1. Pole position Elio de Angelis on pole for Team Lotus.3rd career pole
    2. Race win Michele Alboreto wins for Ferrari.4th career win

  6. 1930

    1. Birthday Mike Sparken is born.would have turned 96 today

  7. 1923

    1. Birthday Ron Flockhart is born.would have turned 103 today

Grand Prix races held on 16 June

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

1996 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1996 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillWilliams
  • 2Jacques VilleneuveWilliams
  • 3Jean AlesiBenetton

Pole Damon Hill

1991 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

1991 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Riccardo PatreseWilliams
  • 2Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 3Ayrton SennaMcLaren

Pole Riccardo Patrese

1985 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1985 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michele AlboretoFerrari
  • 2Stefan JohanssonFerrari
  • 3Alain ProstMcLaren

Pole Elio de Angelis

Born on 16 June

Ron Flockhartborn 1923 · died 1962, aged 383rdBest finish10thBest quali1Podium2Points finishes
Mike Sparkenborn 1930 · died 2012, aged 82

In memoriam

Fred Wacker10 July 1918 · 16 June 1998, aged 79
Peter Arundell8 November 1933 · 16 June 2009, aged 753rdBest finish4thBest quali2Podiums4Points finishes

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 17 Jun1951 Nino Farina wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  3. Thu 18 Jun1950 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  4. Fri 19 Jun1955 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Circuit Zandvoort.
  5. Sat 20 Jun1954 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Maserati at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  6. Sun 21 Jun1953 Alberto Ascari wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  7. Mon 22 Jun1952 Alberto Ascari wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  8. Tue 23 Jun1963 Jim Clark wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuit Zandvoort.

16 June in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 16 June?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 1996 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1991 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1985 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 16 June?
Damon Hill (1996), Riccardo Patrese (1991) and Michele Alboreto (1985).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 16 June?
Ron Flockhart (1923) and Mike Sparken (1930).