On This Day in F1: 17 May

1992 San Marino Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 17 May
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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

17 May in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1981 and 1992 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 17 May

  1. 2019

    1. In memoriam Neville Lederle passed away, aged 80.

  2. 1992San Marino Grand Prix · Autodromo Imola

    1. Pole position Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams.22nd career pole
    2. Race win Nigel Mansell wins for Williams.26th career win

  3. 1987Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

    1. Pole position Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams.6th career pole
    2. Race win Alain Prost wins for McLaren.27th career win

  4. 1981Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Zolder

    1. Debut Piercarlo Ghinzani makes his Grand Prix debut for Osella.first of 110 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Carlos Reutemann on pole for Williams.5th career pole
    3. Race win Carlos Reutemann wins for Williams.12th and final win

  5. 1959

    1. In memoriam Jerry Unser passed away, aged 26.

  6. 1948

    1. Birthday Mikko Kozarowitzky is born.turns 78 today

  7. 1931

    1. Birthday David Clapham is born.would have turned 95 today

Grand Prix races held on 17 May

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

1992 San Marino Grand Prix

1992 San Marino Grand Prix

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

Pole Nigel Mansell

1987 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1987 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 2Stefan JohanssonMcLaren
  • 3Andrea de CesarisBrabham

Pole Nigel Mansell

1981 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1981 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Carlos ReutemannWilliams
  • 2Jacques LaffiteLigier
  • 3Nigel MansellTeam Lotus

Pole Carlos Reutemann

Born on 17 May

David Claphamborn 1931 · died 2005, aged 74
Mikko Kozarowitzkyborn 1948 · turns 78 today

In memoriam

Jerry Unser15 November 1932 · 17 May 1959, aged 26
Neville Lederle25 September 1938 · 17 May 2019, aged 806thBest finish10thBest quali1Points finishes2Grands Prix

May, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Mon 18 May1952 Piero Taruffi wins the Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Bremgarten.
  3. Tue 19 May1957 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Maserati at Monaco Circuit.
  4. Wed 20 May1962 Graham Hill wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for BRM at Circuit Zandvoort.
  5. Thu 21 May1950 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Monaco Circuit.
  6. Fri 22 May1955 Maurice Trintignant wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Monaco Circuit.
  7. Sat 23 May1971 Jackie Stewart wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Tyrrell at Monaco Circuit.
  8. Sun 24 May1964 Jim Clark wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuit Zandvoort.

17 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 17 May?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 1992 San Marino Grand Prix, 1987 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1981 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 17 May?
Nigel Mansell (1992), Alain Prost (1987) and Carlos Reutemann (1981).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 17 May?
David Clapham (1931) and Mikko Kozarowitzky (1948).