On This Day in F1: 2 July

2023 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 2 July
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Grand Prix wins
9
Pole positions
4
Born, passed away
11
Landmarks

2 July in Formula 1: 9 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1950 and 2023 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 2 July

  1. 2023Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Red Bull Ring

    1. Pole positionMax Verstappen Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull.26th career pole
    2. Race winMax Verstappen Max Verstappen wins for Red Bull.42nd career win

  2. 2006USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Indianapolis Circuit

    1. Farewell Juan-Pablo Montoya makes his final Grand Prix start for McLaren.last of 95 startsFarewell
    2. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.67th career pole
    3. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins for Ferrari.87th career win

  3. 2000French Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours

    1. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.27th career pole
    2. Race win David Coulthard wins for McLaren.9th career win

  4. 1995French Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours

    1. Pole positionDamon Hill Damon Hill on pole for Williams.7th career pole
    2. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins for Benetton.14th career win

  5. 1985

    1. In memoriam David Purley passed away, aged 40.

  6. 1978French Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit Paul Ricard

    1. Pole position John Watson on pole for Brabham.2nd career pole
    2. Race winMario Andretti Mario Andretti wins for Team Lotus.10th career win

  7. 1972French Formula 1 Grand Prix · Charade Circuit

    1. Debut Patrick Depailler makes his Grand Prix debut for Tyrrell.first of 95 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Chris Amon on pole for Matra.5th career pole
    3. Race winJackie Stewart Jackie Stewart wins for Tyrrell.20th career win

  8. 1967French Formula 1 Grand Prix · Bugatti Circuit

    1. Pole positionGraham Hill Graham Hill on pole for Team Lotus.10th career pole
    2. Race winJack Brabham Jack Brabham wins for Brabham.12th career win

  9. 1962

    1. In memoriam Peter Ryan passed away, aged 22.

  10. 1961French Formula 1 Grand Prix · Reims-Gueux

    1. Debut Bernard Collomb makes his Grand Prix debut for Cooper-Climax.first of 6 startsDebut
    2. Debut Juan-Manuel Bordeu makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus.first of 1 startDebut
    3. Debut Giancarlo Baghetti makes his Grand Prix debut for Ferrari.first of 26 startsDebut
    4. Farewell Giorgio Scarlatti makes his final Grand Prix start for De Tomaso.last of 15 startsFarewell
    5. Pole positionPhil Hill Phil Hill on pole for Ferrari.4th career pole
    6. Race win Giancarlo Baghetti wins for Ferrari.1st career win

  11. 1950French Formula 1 Grand Prix · Reims-Gueux

    1. Debut Franco Comotti makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 3 startsDebut
    2. Debut Charles Pozzi makes his Grand Prix debut for Talbot-Lago.first of 1 startDebut
    3. Pole positionJuan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio on pole for Alfa Romeo.3rd career pole
    4. Race winJuan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio wins for Alfa Romeo.3rd career win

  12. 1922

    1. Birthday Jacques Pollet is born.would have turned 104 today

  13. 1911

    1. Birthday Reg Parnell, team principal of Aston Martin, is born.would have turned 115 today

Grand Prix races held on 2 July

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

2023 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2023 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Charles LeclercFerrari
  • 3Sergio PérezRed Bull

Pole Max Verstappen

2006 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

2006 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Felipe MassaFerrari
  • 3Giancarlo FisichellaRenault

Pole Michael Schumacher

2000 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

2000 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1David CoulthardMcLaren
  • 2Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 3Rubens BarrichelloFerrari

Pole Michael Schumacher

1995 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

1995 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherBenetton
  • 2Damon HillWilliams
  • 3David CoulthardWilliams

Pole Damon Hill

1978 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

1978 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mario AndrettiTeam Lotus
  • 2Ronnie PetersonTeam Lotus
  • 3James HuntMcLaren

Pole John Watson

1972 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

1972 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jackie StewartTyrrell
  • 2Emerson FittipaldiTeam Lotus
  • 3Chris AmonMatra

Pole Chris Amon

1967 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

1967 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jack BrabhamBrabham
  • 2Denny HulmeBrabham
  • 3Jackie StewartBRM

Pole Graham Hill

1961 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

1961 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Giancarlo BaghettiFerrari
  • 2Dan GurneyPorsche
  • 3Jim ClarkTeam Lotus

Pole Phil Hill

1950 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

1950 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Juan-Manuel FangioAlfa Romeo
  • 2Luigi FagioliAlfa Romeo
  • 3Peter WhiteheadFerrari

Pole Juan-Manuel Fangio

Born on 2 July

Reg Parnellborn 1911 · died 1964, aged 523rdBest finish4thBest quali1Podium3Points finishes
Jacques Polletborn 1922 · died 1997, aged 75

In memoriam

Peter Ryan10 June 1940 · 2 July 1962, aged 22
David Purley26 January 1945 · 2 July 1985, aged 40

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  2. Fri 3 Jul1960Jack Brabham Jack Brabham wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Reims-Gueux.
  3. Sat 4 Jul1954Juan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Reims-Gueux.
  4. Sun 5 Jul1953Mike Hawthorn Mike Hawthorn wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Reims-Gueux.
  5. Mon 6 Jul1952Alberto Ascari Alberto Ascari wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Rouen-Les-Essarts Circuit.
  6. Tue 7 Jul1957Juan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Maserati at Rouen-Les-Essarts Circuit.
  7. Wed 8 Jul1962 Dan Gurney wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Porsche at Rouen-Les-Essarts Circuit.
  8. Thu 9 Jul1989Alain Prost Alain Prost wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuit Paul Ricard.

2 July in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 2 July?
9 World Championship races took place on this date: 2023 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2006 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2000 French Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1995 French Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1978 French Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1972 French Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1967 French Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1961 French Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1950 French Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 2 July?
Max Verstappen (2023), Michael Schumacher (2006), David Coulthard (2000), Michael Schumacher (1995), Mario Andretti (1978), Jackie Stewart (1972), Jack Brabham (1967), Giancarlo Baghetti (1961) and Juan-Manuel Fangio (1950).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 2 July?
Reg Parnell (1911) and Jacques Pollet (1922).