On This Day in F1: 24 May

2026 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 24 May
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24 May in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1964 and 2026 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 24 May

  1. 2026

    1. Pole position George Russell on pole for Mercedes at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.10th career pole
    2. Race win Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.4th career win

  2. 2024

    1. In memoriam David Walker passed away, aged 82.

  3. 2015

    1. Pole position Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Monaco Circuit.43rd career pole
    2. Race win Nico Rosberg wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Monaco Circuit.10th career win

  4. 2009

    1. Pole position Jenson Button on pole for Brawn at Monaco Circuit.7th career pole
    2. Race win Jenson Button wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brawn at Monaco Circuit.6th career win

  5. 1998

    1. Pole position Mika Häkkinen on pole for McLaren at Monaco Circuit.5th career pole
    2. Race win Mika Häkkinen wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Monaco Circuit.5th career win

  6. 1990

    1. In memoriam Dries van der Lof passed away, aged 70.

  7. 1964

    1. Pole position Dan Gurney on pole for Brabham at Circuit Zandvoort.2nd career pole
    2. Race win Jim Clark wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuit Zandvoort.11th career win

  8. 1963

    1. Birthday Ivan Capelli is born.turns 63 today

  9. 1953

    1. Birthday Lamberto Leoni is born.turns 73 today

Grand Prix races held on 24 May

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

2026 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2026 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Kimi AntonelliMercedes
  • 2Lewis HamiltonFerrari
  • 3Max VerstappenRed Bull

Pole George Russell

2015 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

2015 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 2Sebastian VettelFerrari
  • 3Lewis HamiltonMercedes

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2009 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

2009 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jenson ButtonBrawn
  • 2Rubens BarrichelloBrawn
  • 3Kimi RäikkönenFerrari

Pole Jenson Button

1998 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

1998 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 2Giancarlo FisichellaBenetton
  • 3Eddie IrvineFerrari

Pole Mika Häkkinen

1964 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

1964 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jim ClarkTeam Lotus
  • 2John SurteesFerrari
  • 3Peter ArundellTeam Lotus

Pole Dan Gurney

Born on 24 May

Lamberto Leoniborn 1953 · turns 73 today
Ivan Capelliborn 1963 · turns 63 today2ndBest finish3rdBest quali3Podiums12Points finishes

In memoriam

Dries van der Lof23 August 1919 · 24 May 1990, aged 70
David Walker10 June 1941 · 24 May 2024, aged 82

May, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Mon 25 May1975 Niki Lauda wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Zolder.
  3. Tue 26 May1958 Stirling Moss wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Vanwall at Circuit Zandvoort.
  4. Wed 27 May1951 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Circuit Bremgarten.
  5. Thu 28 May1989 Ayrton Senna wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
  6. Fri 29 May1960 Stirling Moss wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Monaco Circuit.
  7. Sat 30 May1950 Johnnie Parsons wins the Indianapolis 500 for Kurtis Kraft at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  8. Sun 31 May1954 Bill Vukovich wins the Indianapolis 500 for Kurtis Kraft at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

24 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 24 May?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2026 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2015 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2009 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1998 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1964 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 24 May?
Kimi Antonelli (2026), Nico Rosberg (2015), Jenson Button (2009), Mika Häkkinen (1998) and Jim Clark (1964).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 24 May?
Lamberto Leoni (1953) and Ivan Capelli (1963).