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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Grand Prix wins
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Pole positions
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Born, passed away
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Landmark

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. 2026Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

    1. Pole positionGeorge Russell George Russell on pole for Mercedes.10th career pole
    2. Race winKimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli wins for Mercedes.4th career win

  2. 2024

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

  3. 2015Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix · Monaco Circuit

    1. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes.43rd career pole
    2. Race winNico Rosberg Nico Rosberg wins for Mercedes.10th career win

  4. 2009Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix · Monaco Circuit

    1. Pole positionJenson Button Jenson Button on pole for Brawn.7th career pole
    2. Race winJenson Button Jenson Button wins for Brawn.6th career win

  5. 1998Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix · Monaco Circuit

    1. Pole positionMika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen on pole for McLaren.5th career pole
    2. Race winMika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen wins for McLaren.5th career win

  6. 1990

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

  7. 1964Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit Zandvoort

    1. Farewell Carel Godin de Beaufort makes his final Grand Prix start for Porsche.last of 31 startsFarewell
    2. Pole position Dan Gurney on pole for Brabham.2nd career pole
    3. Race winJim Clark Jim Clark wins for Team Lotus.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 May1975Niki Lauda 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 May1951Juan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Circuit Bremgarten.
  5. Thu 28 May1989Ayrton Senna 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).