On This Day in F1: 21 May

2000 European Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 21 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

21 May in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1950 and 2000 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 21 May

  1. 2016

    1. In memoriam Eddie Keizan passed away, aged 71.

  2. 2003

    1. In memoriam Alessandro de Tomaso passed away, aged 74.

  3. 2000European Formula 1 Grand Prix · Nürburgring

    1. Pole position David Coulthard on pole for McLaren.9th career pole
    2. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins for Ferrari.39th career win

  4. 1978Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Zolder

    1. Debut Alberto Colombo makes his Grand Prix debut for ATS.first of 3 startsDebut
    2. Pole positionMario Andretti Mario Andretti on pole for Team Lotus.11th career pole
    3. Race winMario Andretti Mario Andretti wins for Team Lotus.8th career win

  5. 1950Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix · Monaco Circuit

    1. Debut Maurice Trintignant makes his Grand Prix debut for Simca.first of 85 startsDebut
    2. Debut Robert Manzon makes his Grand Prix debut for Simca.first of 29 startsDebut
    3. Debut Peter Whitehead makes his Grand Prix debut for Ferrari.first of 12 startsDebut
    4. Debut José-Froilán González makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 26 startsDebut
    5. Debut Franco Rol makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 5 startsDebut
    6. Debut Raymond Sommer makes his Grand Prix debut for Ferrari.first of 5 startsDebut
    7. Debut Harry Schell makes his Grand Prix debut for Cooper-Climax.first of 57 startsDebut
    8. Debut Alfredo Piàn makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 1 startDebut
    9. DebutAlberto Ascari Alberto Ascari makes his Grand Prix debut for Ferrari.first of 33 startsDebut
    10. Debut Luigi Villoresi makes his Grand Prix debut for Ferrari.first of 34 startsDebut
    11. Pole positionJuan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio on pole for Alfa Romeo.1st career pole
    12. Race winJuan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio wins for Alfa Romeo.1st career win

  6. 1942

    1. Birthday Danny Ongais is born.would have turned 84 today

Grand Prix races held on 21 May

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

2000 European Formula 1 Grand Prix

2000 European Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 3David CoulthardMcLaren

Pole David Coulthard

1978 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1978 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mario AndrettiTeam Lotus
  • 2Ronnie PetersonTeam Lotus
  • 3Carlos ReutemannFerrari

Pole Mario Andretti

1950 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

1950 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Juan-Manuel FangioAlfa Romeo
  • 2Alberto AscariFerrari
  • 3Louis ChironMaserati

Pole Juan-Manuel Fangio

Born on 21 May

Danny Ongaisborn 1942 · died 2022, aged 79

In memoriam

Alessandro de Tomaso10 July 1928 · 21 May 2003, aged 74
Eddie Keizan12 September 1944 · 21 May 2016, aged 71

May, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Fri 22 May1955 Maurice Trintignant wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Monaco Circuit.
  3. Sat 23 May1971Jackie Stewart Jackie Stewart wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Tyrrell at Monaco Circuit.
  4. Sun 24 May1964Jim Clark Jim Clark wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuit Zandvoort.
  5. Mon 25 May1975Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Zolder.
  6. Tue 26 May1958 Stirling Moss wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Vanwall at Circuit Zandvoort.
  7. Wed 27 May1951Juan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Circuit Bremgarten.
  8. Thu 28 May1989Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

21 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 21 May?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2000 European Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1978 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1950 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 21 May?
Michael Schumacher (2000), Mario Andretti (1978) and Juan-Manuel Fangio (1950).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 21 May?
Danny Ongais (1942).