On This Day in F1: 21 August

2005 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 21 August
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Landmarks

21 August in Formula 1: 1 Grand Prix was won on this date, in 2005 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 21 August

  1. 2005

    1. Pole position Kimi Räikkönen on pole for McLaren at Istanbul Park.8th career pole
    2. Race win Kimi Räikkönen wins the Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Istanbul Park.7th career win

  2. 1995

    1. In memoriam Chuck Stevenson passed away, aged 75.

  3. 1992

    1. Birthday Felipe Nasr is born.turns 34 today

  4. 1983

    1. In memoriam Gene Force passed away, aged 67.

  5. 1913

    1. Birthday Fred Agabashian is born.would have turned 113 today

  6. 1911

    1. Birthday Ken Richardson is born.would have turned 115 today

Grand Prix races held on 21 August

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

2005 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix

2005 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren
  • 2Fernando AlonsoRenault
  • 3Juan-Pablo MontoyaMcLaren

Pole Kimi Räikkönen

Born on 21 August

Ken Richardsonborn 1911 · died 1997, aged 85
Fred Agabashianborn 1913 · died 1989, aged 761Pole4thBest finish1Points finishes8Grands Prix
Felipe Nasrborn 1992 · turns 34 today5thBest finish8thBest quali7Points finishes40Grands Prix

In memoriam

Gene Force15 June 1916 · 21 August 1983, aged 67
Chuck Stevenson15 October 1919 · 21 August 1995, aged 75

August, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sat 22 Aug1954 Juan-Manuel Fangio is crowned World Champion with Mercedes.
  3. Sun 23 Aug1953 Alberto Ascari is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  4. Mon 24 Aug1958 Stirling Moss wins the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Vanwall at Circuito da Boavista.
  5. Tue 25 Aug1985 Niki Lauda wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuit Zandvoort.
  6. Wed 26 Aug1979 Alan Jones wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Circuit Zandvoort.
  7. Thu 27 Aug1967 Jack Brabham wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Mosport Park.
  8. Fri 28 Aug1977 Niki Lauda wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Zandvoort.

21 August in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 21 August?
1 World Championship race took place on this date: 2005 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 21 August?
Kimi Räikkönen (2005).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 21 August?
Ken Richardson (1911), Fred Agabashian (1913) and Felipe Nasr (1992).