On This Day in F1: 24 August

2014 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 24 August
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Pole positions
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Landmarks

24 August in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1958 and 2014 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 24 August

  1. 2015

    1. In memoriam Justin Wilson passed away, aged 37.

  2. 2014Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

    1. Debut Andre Lotterer makes his Grand Prix debut for Caterham.first of 1 startDebut
    2. Pole positionNico Rosberg Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes.11th career pole
    3. Race winDaniel Ricciardo Daniel Ricciardo wins for Red Bull.3rd career win

  3. 2008European Formula 1 Grand Prix · Valencia Street Circuit

    1. Pole position Felipe Massa on pole for Ferrari.13th career pole
    2. Race win Felipe Massa wins for Ferrari.9th career win

  4. 2003Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hungaroring

    1. Debut Zsolt Baumgartner makes his Grand Prix debut for Jordan.first of 20 startsDebut
    2. Pole positionFernando Alonso Fernando Alonso on pole for Renault.2nd career pole
    3. Race winFernando Alonso Fernando Alonso wins for Renault.1st career win

  5. 1999

    1. In memoriam Roberto Bussinello passed away, aged 71.

  6. 1997

    1. Pole positionJacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve on pole for Williams at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.10th career pole
    2. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.26th career win
    3. In memoriam Luigi Villoresi passed away, aged 88.

  7. 1964

    1. Birthday Éric Bernard is born.turns 62 today

  8. 1962

    1. In memoriam Shorty Templeman passed away, aged 43.

  9. 1958Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuito da Boavista

    1. Pole position Stirling Moss on pole for Vanwall.6th career pole
    2. Race win Stirling Moss wins for Vanwall.9th career win

  10. 1921

    1. Birthday Sam Tingle is born.would have turned 105 today

Grand Prix races held on 24 August

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

2014 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2014 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Daniel RicciardoRed Bull
  • 2Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 3Valtteri BottasWilliams

Pole Nico Rosberg

2008 European Formula 1 Grand Prix

2008 European Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Felipe MassaFerrari
  • 2Lewis HamiltonMcLaren
  • 3Robert KubicaBMW Sauber

Pole Felipe Massa

2003 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2003 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

Pole Fernando Alonso

1997 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1997 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Giancarlo FisichellaJordan
  • 3Heinz-Harald FrentzenWilliams

Pole Jacques Villeneuve

1958 Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1958 Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Stirling MossVanwall
  • 2Mike HawthornFerrari
  • 3Stuart Lewis-EvansVanwall

Pole Stirling Moss

Born on 24 August

Sam Tingleborn 1921 · died 2008, aged 87
Éric Bernardborn 1964 · turns 62 today3rdBest finish8thBest quali1Podium5Points finishes

In memoriam

Shorty Templeman12 August 1919 · 24 August 1962, aged 43
Luigi Villoresi16 May 1909 · 24 August 1997, aged 882ndBest finish2ndBest quali8Podiums1Fastest lap
Roberto Bussinello4 October 1927 · 24 August 1999, aged 71
Justin Wilson31 July 1978 · 24 August 2015, aged 378thBest finish10thBest quali1Points finishes16Grands Prix

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  2. Tue 25 Aug1985Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuit Zandvoort.
  3. Wed 26 Aug1979Alan Jones Alan Jones wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Circuit Zandvoort.
  4. Thu 27 Aug1967Jack Brabham Jack Brabham wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Mosport Park.
  5. Fri 28 Aug1977Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Zandvoort.
  6. Sat 29 Aug2004Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  7. Sun 30 Aug1981Alain Prost Alain Prost wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Circuit Zandvoort.
  8. Mon 31 Aug1980Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Circuit Zandvoort.

24 August in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 24 August?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2014 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2008 European Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2003 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1997 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1958 Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 24 August?
Daniel Ricciardo (2014), Felipe Massa (2008), Fernando Alonso (2003), Michael Schumacher (1997) and Stirling Moss (1958).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 24 August?
Sam Tingle (1921) and Éric Bernard (1964).