On This Day in F1: 28 July

2024 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix
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

  1. 2024

    1. Pole position Charles Leclerc on pole for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.25th career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.105th career win
  2. 2019

    1. Pole position Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Hockenheimring.87th career pole
    2. Race win Max Verstappen wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Hockenheimring.7th career win
  3. 2013

    1. Pole position Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Hungaroring.30th career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Hungaroring.22nd career win
  4. 2002

    1. Pole position Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Hockenheimring.47th career pole
    2. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Hockenheimring.62nd career win
  5. 1998

    1. In memoriam Consalvo Sanesi passed away, aged 87.
  6. 1996

    1. Pole position Damon Hill on pole for Williams at Hockenheimring.18th career pole
    2. Race win Damon Hill wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Hockenheimring.20th career win
  7. 1991

    1. Debut Michael Bartels makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus in the German Formula 1 Grand Prix at Hockenheimring.first of 4 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams at Hockenheimring.17th career pole
    3. Race win Nigel Mansell wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Hockenheimring.19th career win
  8. 1961

    1. Birthday Yannick Dalmas is born.turns 65 today
  9. 1935

    1. Birthday Massimo Natili is born.would have turned 91 today
  10. 1927

    1. Birthday Heini Walter is born.would have turned 99 today
  11. 1924

    1. Birthday Luigi Musso is born.would have turned 102 today

Grand Prix races held on 28 July

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

Born on 28 July

Luigi Mussoborn 1924 · died 1958, aged 331Win2ndBest quali7Podiums1Fastest lap
Heini Walterborn 1927 · died 2009, aged 81
Massimo Natiliborn 1935 · died 2017, aged 82
Yannick Dalmasborn 1961 · turns 65 today

In memoriam

Consalvo Sanesi28 March 1911 · 28 July 1998, aged 874thBest finish4thBest quali1Points finishes5Grands Prix

July, day by day

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July

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 29 Jul1951 Alberto Ascari wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Nürburgring.
  3. Thu 30 Jul1972 Jacky Ickx wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Nürburgring.
  4. Fri 31 Jul1977 Niki Lauda wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Hockenheimring.
  5. Sat 1 Aug1965 Jim Clark is crowned World Champion with Team Lotus.
  6. Sun 2 Aug1953 Nino Farina wins the German Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Nürburgring.
  7. Mon 3 Aug1952 Alberto Ascari is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  8. 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).