On This Day in F1: 3 May

2026 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 3 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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Landmarks

3 May in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1981 and 2026 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 3 May

  1. 2026

    1. Pole position Kimi Antonelli on pole for Mercedes at Miami International Autodrome.3rd career pole
    2. Race win Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Miami International Autodrome.3rd career win

  2. 2022

    1. In memoriam Tony Brooks passed away, aged 90.

  3. 2011

    1. In memoriam Günther Bechem passed away, aged 89.

  4. 2004

    1. In memoriam Ken Downing passed away, aged 86.

  5. 1992

    1. Debut Perry McCarthy makes his Grand Prix debut for Andrea Moda in the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix at Catalunya Circuit.first of 7 startsDebut
    2. Debut Damon Hill makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham in the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix at Catalunya Circuit.first of 122 startsDebut
    3. Pole position Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams at Catalunya Circuit.21st career pole
    4. Race win Nigel Mansell wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Catalunya Circuit.25th career win

  6. 1987

    1. Debut Gabriele Tarquini makes his Grand Prix debut for Osella in the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix at Autodromo Imola.first of 76 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for Team Lotus at Autodromo Imola.16th career pole
    3. Race win Nigel Mansell wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Imola.8th career win

  7. 1981

    1. Debut Derek Warwick makes his Grand Prix debut for Toleman in the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix at Autodromo Imola.first of 162 startsDebut
    2. Debut Michele Alboreto makes his Grand Prix debut for Tyrrell in the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix at Autodromo Imola.first of 213 startsDebut
    3. Debut Slim Borgudd makes his Grand Prix debut for ATS in the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix at Autodromo Imola.first of 15 startsDebut
    4. Pole position Gilles Villeneuve on pole for Ferrari at Autodromo Imola.2nd career pole
    5. Race win Nelson Piquet wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Autodromo Imola.5th career win

  8. 1949

    1. Birthday Boy Hayje is born.turns 77 today

Grand Prix races held on 3 May

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

2026 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix

2026 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Kimi AntonelliMercedes
  • 2Lando NorrisMcLaren
  • 3Oscar PiastriMcLaren

Pole Kimi Antonelli

1992 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1992 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 2Michael SchumacherBenetton
  • 3Jean AlesiFerrari

Pole Nigel Mansell

1987 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

1987 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 2Ayrton SennaTeam Lotus
  • 3Michele AlboretoFerrari

Pole Ayrton Senna

1981 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

1981 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nelson PiquetBrabham
  • 2Riccardo PatreseArrows
  • 3Carlos ReutemannWilliams

Pole Gilles Villeneuve

Born on 3 May

Boy Hayjeborn 1949 · turns 77 today

In memoriam

Ken Downing5 December 1917 · 3 May 2004, aged 86
Günther Bechem21 December 1921 · 3 May 2011, aged 89
Tony Brooks25 February 1932 · 3 May 2022, aged 906Wins3Poles10Podiums3Fastest laps

May, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Mon 4 May1969 Jackie Stewart wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Matra at Montjuïc Park circuit.
  3. Tue 5 May1985 Elio de Angelis wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Autodromo Imola.
  4. Wed 6 May1984 Alain Prost wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.
  5. Thu 7 May1967 Denny Hulme wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Monaco Circuit.
  6. Fri 8 May1977 Mario Andretti wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.
  7. Sat 9 May1982 John Watson wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Zolder.
  8. Sun 10 May1959 Jack Brabham wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Monaco Circuit.

3 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 3 May?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2026 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1992 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1987 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1981 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 3 May?
Kimi Antonelli (2026), Nigel Mansell (1992), Nigel Mansell (1987) and Nelson Piquet (1981).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 3 May?
Boy Hayje (1949).