On This Day in F1: 28 July

On This Day in Formula 1
28 July
28 July in Formula 1: 6 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1991 and 2024 and 4 drivers were born.
Timeline of 28 July
2024
- Pole position
Charles Leclerc on pole for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.25th career pole
- Race win
Lewis Hamilton wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.105th career win
- Pole position
2019
- Pole position
Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Hockenheimring.87th career pole
- Race win
Max Verstappen wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Hockenheimring.7th career win
- Pole position
2013
- Pole position
Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Hungaroring.30th career pole
- Race win
Lewis Hamilton wins the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Hungaroring.22nd career win
- Pole position
2002
- Pole position
Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Hockenheimring.47th career pole
- Race win
Michael Schumacher wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Hockenheimring.62nd career win
- Pole position
1998
- In memoriam
Consalvo Sanesi passed away, aged 87.
- In memoriam
1996
- Pole position
Damon Hill on pole for Williams at Hockenheimring.18th career pole
- Race win
Damon Hill wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Hockenheimring.20th career win
- Pole position
1991
- Debut
Michael Bartels makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus in the German Formula 1 Grand Prix at Hockenheimring.first of 4 startsDebut
- Pole position
Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams at Hockenheimring.17th career pole
- Race win
Nigel Mansell wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Hockenheimring.19th career win
- Debut
1961
- Birthday
Yannick Dalmas is born.turns 65 today
- Birthday
1935
- Birthday
Massimo Natili is born.would have turned 91 today
- Birthday
1927
- Birthday
Heini Walter is born.would have turned 99 today
- Birthday
1924
- Birthday
Luigi Musso is born.would have turned 102 today
- Birthday
Grand Prix races held on 28 July
Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.

2024 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
- 2Oscar PiastriMcLaren
- 3Charles LeclercFerrari
Pole Charles Leclerc

2019 German Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
- 2Sebastian VettelFerrari
- 3Daniil KvyatToro Rosso
Pole Lewis Hamilton

2013 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
- 2Kimi RäikkönenLotus F1
- 3Sebastian VettelRed Bull
Pole Lewis Hamilton

2002 German Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
- 2Juan-Pablo MontoyaWilliams
- 3Ralf SchumacherWilliams
Pole Michael Schumacher

1996 German Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Damon HillWilliams
- 2Jean AlesiBenetton
- 3Jacques VilleneuveWilliams
Pole Damon Hill

1991 German Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Nigel MansellWilliams
- 2Riccardo PatreseWilliams
- 3Jean AlesiFerrari
Pole Nigel Mansell
Born on 28 July
In memoriam
July, day by day
Pick any date to open its page. The dots show how much F1 history a day carries.
Red marks today; the dots show how many entries a day has.
- Coming up this week
- Wed 29 Jul1951
Alberto Ascari wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Nürburgring.
- Thu 30 Jul1972
Jacky Ickx wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Nürburgring.
- Fri 31 Jul1977
Niki Lauda wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Hockenheimring.
- Sat 1 Aug1965
Jim Clark is crowned World Champion with Team Lotus.
- Sun 2 Aug1953
Nino Farina wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Nürburgring.
- Mon 3 Aug1952
Alberto Ascari is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
- Tue 4 Aug1957
Juan-Manuel Fangio is crowned World Champion with Maserati.
28 July in F1 history: questions
Which Formula 1 races were held on 28 July?
6 World Championship races took place on this date: 2024 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2019 German Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2013 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2002 German Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1996 German Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1991 German Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 28 July?
Lewis Hamilton (2024), Max Verstappen (2019), Lewis Hamilton (2013), Michael Schumacher (2002), Damon Hill (1996) and Nigel Mansell (1991).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 28 July?
Luigi Musso (1924), Heini Walter (1927), Massimo Natili (1935) and Yannick Dalmas (1961).









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