On This Day in F1: 21 December

21 December
On This Day in Formula 1 21 December
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21 December in Formula 1: 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 21 December

  1. 1962

    1. In memoriam Gary Hocking passed away, aged 25.

  2. 1935

    1. Birthday Lorenzo Bandini is born.would have turned 90 today

  3. 1921

    1. Birthday Günther Bechem is born.would have turned 104 today

Born on 21 December

Günther Bechemborn 1921 · died 2011, aged 89
Lorenzo Bandiniborn 1935 · died 1967, aged 311Win1Pole8Podiums2Fastest laps

In memoriam

Gary Hocking30 September 1937 · 21 December 1962, aged 25

December, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Tue 22 Dec2012 Colin Davis passed away, aged 79.
  3. Wed 23 Dec1985 Prince Bira passed away, aged 71.
  4. Thu 24 Dec1941 Howden Ganley is born.
  5. Fri 25 Dec1934 Giancarlo Baghetti is born.
  6. Sat 26 Dec1992 Jan Flinterman passed away, aged 73.
  7. Sun 27 Dec1993 André Pilette passed away, aged 75.
  8. Mon 28 Dec1963 Jim Clark wins the South African Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Prince George Circuit.

21 December in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 21 December?
Günther Bechem (1921) and Lorenzo Bandini (1935).