On This Day in F1: 20 May

1984 French Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 20 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

20 May in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1962 and 1984 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 20 May

  1. 2019

    1. In memoriamNiki Lauda Niki Lauda passed away, aged 70.

  2. 1984French Formula 1 Grand Prix · Dijon-Prenois

    1. Pole position Patrick Tambay on pole for Renault.5th career pole
    2. Race winNiki Lauda Niki Lauda wins for McLaren.21st career win

  3. 1975

    1. Birthday Ralph Firman is born.turns 51 today

  4. 1973Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Zolder

    1. Pole position Ronnie Peterson on pole for Team Lotus.3rd career pole
    2. Race winJackie Stewart Jackie Stewart wins for Tyrrell.24th career win

  5. 1965

    1. In memoriam Edgar Barth passed away, aged 48.

  6. 1962

    1. Debut Rob Slotemaker makes his Grand Prix debut for Porsche in the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort.first of 1 startDebut
    2. Debut Ben Pon makes his Grand Prix debut for Porsche in the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort.first of 1 startDebut
    3. Pole positionJohn Surtees John Surtees on pole for Lola at Circuit Zandvoort.2nd career pole
    4. Race winGraham Hill Graham Hill wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for BRM at Circuit Zandvoort.1st career win
    5. In memoriam Stewart Tresilian, F1 car designer, passed away, aged 58.

  7. 1926

    1. Birthday Bob Sweikert is born.would have turned 100 today

  8. 1921

    1. Birthday Aldo Gordini is born.would have turned 105 today

Grand Prix races held on 20 May

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

1984 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

1984 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Niki LaudaMcLaren
  • 2Patrick TambayRenault
  • 3Nigel MansellTeam Lotus

Pole Patrick Tambay

1973 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1973 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jackie StewartTyrrell
  • 2François CevertTyrrell
  • 3Emerson FittipaldiTeam Lotus

Pole Ronnie Peterson

1962 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

1962 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Graham HillBRM
  • 2Trevor TaylorTeam Lotus
  • 3Phil HillFerrari

Pole John Surtees

Born on 20 May

Aldo Gordiniborn 1921 · died 1995, aged 73
Bob Sweikertborn 1926 · died 1956, aged 301Win9thBest quali1Podium1Points finishes
Ralph Firmanborn 1975 · turns 51 today8thBest finish14thBest quali1Points finishes14Grands Prix

In memoriam

Edgar Barth26 January 1917 · 20 May 1965, aged 48
Niki Lauda Niki Lauda22 February 1949 · 20 May 2019, aged 703Titles25Wins24Poles54Podiums

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Thu 21 May1950Juan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Monaco Circuit.
  3. Fri 22 May1955 Maurice Trintignant wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Monaco Circuit.
  4. Sat 23 May1971Jackie Stewart Jackie Stewart wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Tyrrell at Monaco Circuit.
  5. Sun 24 May1964Jim Clark Jim Clark wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuit Zandvoort.
  6. Mon 25 May1975Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Zolder.
  7. Tue 26 May1958 Stirling Moss wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Vanwall at Circuit Zandvoort.
  8. Wed 27 May1951Juan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Circuit Bremgarten.

20 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 20 May?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 1984 French Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1973 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1962 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 20 May?
Niki Lauda (1984), Jackie Stewart (1973) and Graham Hill (1962).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 20 May?
Aldo Gordini (1921), Bob Sweikert (1926) and Ralph Firman (1975).