On This Day in F1: 25 August

2024 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 25 August
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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

25 August in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1985 and 2024 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 25 August

  1. 2024

    1. Pole position Lando Norris on pole for McLaren at Circuit Zandvoort.4th career pole
    2. Race win Lando Norris wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuit Zandvoort.2nd career win

  2. 2021

    1. In memoriam Gerry Ashmore passed away, aged 85.

  3. 2015

    1. In memoriam Guy Ligier passed away, aged 85.

  4. 2013

    1. Pole position Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.31st career pole
    2. Race win Sebastian Vettel wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.31st career win

  5. 2006

    1. Birthday Kimi Antonelli is born.turns 20 today

  6. 1996

    1. Pole position Jacques Villeneuve on pole for Williams at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.2nd career pole
    2. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.21st career win

  7. 1995

    1. Birthday Sergey Sirotkin is born.turns 31 today

  8. 1991

    1. Debut Michael Schumacher makes his Grand Prix debut for Jordan in the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.first of 308 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.58th career pole
    3. Race win Ayrton Senna wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.32nd career win

  9. 1990

    1. In memoriam David Hampshire passed away, aged 72.

  10. 1985

    1. Pole position Nelson Piquet on pole for Brabham at Circuit Zandvoort.18th career pole
    2. Race win Niki Lauda wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuit Zandvoort.25th and final win

Grand Prix races held on 25 August

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

2024 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

2024 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lando NorrisMcLaren
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Charles LeclercFerrari

Pole Lando Norris

2013 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2013 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelRed Bull
  • 2Fernando AlonsoFerrari
  • 3Lewis HamiltonMercedes

Pole Lewis Hamilton

1996 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1996 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Jacques VilleneuveWilliams
  • 3Mika HäkkinenMcLaren

Pole Jacques Villeneuve

1991 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1991 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 2Gerhard BergerMcLaren
  • 3Nelson PiquetBenetton

Pole Ayrton Senna

1985 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

1985 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Niki LaudaMcLaren
  • 2Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 3Ayrton SennaTeam Lotus

Pole Nelson Piquet

Born on 25 August

Sergey Sirotkinborn 1995 · turns 31 today10thBest finish11thBest quali1Points finishes21Grands Prix
Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelliborn 2006 · turns 20 today7Wins6Poles14Podiums10Fastest laps

In memoriam

David Hampshire29 December 1917 · 25 August 1990, aged 72
Guy Ligier12 July 1930 · 25 August 2015, aged 858thBest finish11thBest quali1Points finishes12Grands Prix
Gerry Ashmore25 July 1936 · 25 August 2021, aged 85

August, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 26 Aug1979 Alan Jones wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Circuit Zandvoort.
  3. Thu 27 Aug1967 Jack Brabham wins the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Mosport Park.
  4. Fri 28 Aug1977 Niki Lauda wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Zandvoort.
  5. Sat 29 Aug2004 Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  6. Sun 30 Aug1981 Alain Prost wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Circuit Zandvoort.
  7. Mon 31 Aug1980 Nelson Piquet wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Circuit Zandvoort.
  8. Tue 1 Sep2002 Michael Schumacher wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.

25 August in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 25 August?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2024 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2013 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1996 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1991 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1985 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 25 August?
Lando Norris (2024), Sebastian Vettel (2013), Michael Schumacher (1996), Ayrton Senna (1991) and Niki Lauda (1985).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 25 August?
Sergey Sirotkin (1995) and Kimi Antonelli (2006).