On This Day in F1: 26 July

2026 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 26 July
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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

26 July in Formula 1: 6 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1987 and 2026 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 26 July

  1. 2026Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hungaroring

    1. Pole positionLando Norris Lando Norris on pole for McLaren.17th career pole
    2. Race winLando Norris Lando Norris wins for McLaren.12th career win

  2. 2023

    1. In memoriam François Castaing, designer of the Renault RE20B and 2 other F1 cars, passed away, aged 78.

  3. 2017

    1. In memoriam Leo Kinnunen passed away, aged 73.

  4. 2015Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hungaroring

    1. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes.47th career pole
    2. Race winSebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel wins for Ferrari.41st career win

  5. 2009Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hungaroring

    1. Debut Jaime Alguersuari makes his Grand Prix debut for Toro Rosso.first of 46 startsDebut
    2. Farewell Nelson Piquet Jr. makes his final Grand Prix start for Renault.last of 28 startsFarewell
    3. Pole positionFernando Alonso Fernando Alonso on pole for Renault.18th career pole
    4. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins for McLaren.10th career win

  6. 1998Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Red Bull Ring

    1. Pole position Giancarlo Fisichella on pole for Benetton.1st career pole
    2. Race winMika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen wins for McLaren.6th career win

  7. 1992German Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hockenheimring

    1. Pole positionNigel Mansell Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams.26th career pole
    2. Race winNigel Mansell Nigel Mansell wins for Williams.29th career win

  8. 1990

    1. In memoriam Giorgio Scarlatti passed away, aged 68.

  9. 1987German Formula 1 Grand Prix · Hockenheimring

    1. Pole positionNigel Mansell Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams.10th career pole
    2. Race winNelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins for Williams.18th career win

  10. 1946

    1. Birthday Emilio de Villota is born.turns 80 today

  11. 1942

    1. Birthday Teddy Pilette is born.turns 84 today

  12. 1928

    1. Birthday Don Beauman is born.would have turned 98 today

Grand Prix races held on 26 July

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

2026 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2026 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lando NorrisMcLaren
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Kimi AntonelliMercedes

Pole Lando Norris

2015 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2015 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelFerrari
  • 2Daniil KvyatRed Bull
  • 3Daniel RicciardoRed Bull

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2009 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2009 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMcLaren
  • 2Kimi RäikkönenFerrari
  • 3Mark WebberRed Bull

Pole Fernando Alonso

1998 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1998 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

Pole Giancarlo Fisichella

1992 German Formula 1 Grand Prix

1992 German Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 2Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 3Michael SchumacherBenetton

Pole Nigel Mansell

1987 German Formula 1 Grand Prix

1987 German Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nelson PiquetWilliams
  • 2Stefan JohanssonMcLaren
  • 3Ayrton SennaTeam Lotus

Pole Nigel Mansell

Born on 26 July

Don Beaumanborn 1928 · died 1955, aged 26
Teddy Piletteborn 1942 · turns 84 today
Emilio de Villotaborn 1946 · turns 80 today

In memoriam

Giorgio Scarlatti2 October 1921 · 26 July 1990, aged 685thBest finish5thBest quali1Points finishes12Grands Prix
Leo Kinnunen5 August 1943 · 26 July 2017, aged 73

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Mon 27 Jul1986Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Hockenheimring.
  3. Tue 28 Jul1991Nigel Mansell Nigel Mansell wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Hockenheimring.
  4. Wed 29 Jul1951Alberto Ascari Alberto Ascari wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Nürburgring.
  5. Thu 30 Jul1972 Jacky Ickx wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Nürburgring.
  6. Fri 31 Jul1977Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Hockenheimring.
  7. Sat 1 Aug1965Jim Clark Jim Clark is crowned World Champion with Team Lotus, who also take the constructors' title.
  8. Sun 2 Aug1953Nino Farina Nino Farina wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Nürburgring.

26 July in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 26 July?
6 World Championship races took place on this date: 2026 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2015 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2009 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1998 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1992 German Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1987 German Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 26 July?
Lando Norris (2026), Sebastian Vettel (2015), Lewis Hamilton (2009), Mika Häkkinen (1998), Nigel Mansell (1992) and Nelson Piquet (1987).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 26 July?
Don Beauman (1928), Teddy Pilette (1942) and Emilio de Villota (1946).