On This Day in F1: 21 July

2024 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 21 July
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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

21 July in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1962 and 2024 and 1 world title was decided.

Timeline of 21 July

  1. 2024Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hungaroring

    1. Pole positionLando Norris Lando Norris on pole for McLaren.3rd career pole
    2. Race winOscar Piastri Oscar Piastri wins for McLaren.1st career win

  2. 2002

    1. Pole position Juan-Pablo Montoya on pole for Williams at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.9th career pole
    2. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.61st career win
    3. World titleMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.5th world title

  3. 1985British Formula 1 Grand Prix · Silverstone Circuit

    1. Pole positionKeke Rosberg Keke Rosberg on pole for Williams.4th career pole
    2. Race winAlain Prost Alain Prost wins for McLaren.19th career win

  4. 1962British Formula 1 Grand Prix · Aintree Motor Racing Circuit

    1. Debut Tony Shelly makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus.first of 3 startsDebut
    2. Debut Tony Settember makes his Grand Prix debut for Emeryson.first of 10 startsDebut
    3. Debut Jay Chamberlain makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus.first of 3 startsDebut
    4. Pole positionJim Clark Jim Clark on pole for Team Lotus.3rd career pole
    5. Race winJim Clark Jim Clark wins for Team Lotus.2nd career win

Grand Prix races held on 21 July

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

2024 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2024 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Oscar PiastriMcLaren
  • 2Lando NorrisMcLaren
  • 3Lewis HamiltonMercedes

Pole Lando Norris

2002 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

2002 French Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren
  • 3David CoulthardMcLaren

Pole Juan-Pablo Montoya

1985 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

1985 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 2Michele AlboretoFerrari
  • 3Jacques LaffiteLigier

Pole Keke Rosberg

1962 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

1962 British Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jim ClarkTeam Lotus
  • 2John SurteesLola
  • 3Bruce McLarenCooper-Climax

Pole Jim Clark

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 22 Jul1984Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Brands Hatch.
  3. Thu 23 Jul2023Max Verstappen Max Verstappen wins the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Hungaroring.
  4. Fri 24 Jul1966Jack Brabham Jack Brabham wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Circuit Zandvoort.
  5. Sat 25 Jul1982 René Arnoux wins the French Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Circuit Paul Ricard.
  6. Sun 26 Jul1987Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Hockenheimring.
  7. Mon 27 Jul1986Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Hockenheimring.
  8. Tue 28 Jul1991Nigel Mansell Nigel Mansell wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Hockenheimring.

21 July in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 21 July?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2024 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2002 French Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1985 British Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1962 British Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 21 July?
Oscar Piastri (2024), Michael Schumacher (2002), Alain Prost (1985) and Jim Clark (1962).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 21 July?
Yes: Michael Schumacher (2002, Ferrari).