On This Day in F1: 30 August

2020 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 30 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

30 August in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1981 and 2020 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 30 August

  1. 2020Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

    1. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes.93rd career pole
    2. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins for Mercedes.89th career win

  2. 2009Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

    1. Farewell Luca Badoer makes his final Grand Prix start for Ferrari.last of 58 startsFarewell
    2. Pole position Giancarlo Fisichella on pole for Force India.4th career pole
    3. Race winKimi Räikkönen Kimi Räikkönen wins for Ferrari.18th career win

  3. 1998Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

    1. Pole positionMika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen on pole for McLaren.10th career pole
    2. Race winDamon Hill Damon Hill wins for Jordan.22nd and final win

  4. 1992

    1. Debut Emanuele Naspetti makes his Grand Prix debut for March in the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.first of 6 startsDebut
    2. Pole positionNigel Mansell Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.27th career pole
    3. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.1st career win
    4. Constructors' title Williams clinch the constructors' title.5th constructors' title

  5. 1981Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit Zandvoort

    1. Pole positionAlain Prost Alain Prost on pole for Renault.2nd career pole
    2. Race winAlain Prost Alain Prost wins for Renault.2nd career win

  6. 1964

    1. Birthday Gavin Fisher, designer of the Williams FW21 and 6 other F1 cars, is born.turns 62 today

  7. 1959

    1. In memoriam Ed Elisian passed away, aged 32.

  8. 1941

    1. Birthday Ignazio Giunti is born.would have turned 85 today

  9. 1937

    1. Birthday Bruce McLaren, designer of the McLaren M7A and team principal of McLaren, is born.would have turned 89 today

  10. 1935

    1. Birthday Gerhard Mitter is born.would have turned 91 today

Grand Prix races held on 30 August

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

2020 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2020 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Valtteri BottasMercedes
  • 3Max VerstappenRed Bull

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2009 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2009 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Kimi RäikkönenFerrari
  • 2Giancarlo FisichellaForce India
  • 3Sebastian VettelRed Bull

Pole Giancarlo Fisichella

1998 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1998 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillJordan
  • 2Ralf SchumacherJordan
  • 3Jean AlesiSauber

Pole Mika Häkkinen

1992 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1992 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherBenetton
  • 2Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 3Riccardo PatreseWilliams

Pole Nigel Mansell

1981 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

1981 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Alain ProstRenault
  • 2Nelson PiquetBrabham
  • 3Alan JonesWilliams

Pole Alain Prost

Born on 30 August

Gerhard Mitterborn 1935 · died 1969, aged 334thBest finish12thBest quali1Points finishes6Grands Prix
Bruce McLarenborn 1937 · died 1970, aged 324Wins2ndBest quali27Podiums3Fastest laps
Ignazio Giuntiborn 1941 · died 1971, aged 294thBest finish5thBest quali1Points finishes4Grands Prix

In memoriam

Ed Elisian9 December 1926 · 30 August 1959, aged 32

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  2. Mon 31 Aug1980Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Circuit Zandvoort.
  3. Tue 1 Sep2002Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  4. Wed 2 Sep1956Juan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  5. Thu 3 Sep1950Nino Farina Nino Farina is crowned World Champion with Alfa Romeo.
  6. Fri 4 Sep1960Jack Brabham Jack Brabham is crowned World Champion with Cooper-Climax.
  7. Sat 5 Sep1954Juan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
  8. Sun 6 Sep1964John Surtees John Surtees wins the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

30 August in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 30 August?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2020 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2009 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1998 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1992 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1981 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 30 August?
Lewis Hamilton (2020), Kimi Räikkönen (2009), Damon Hill (1998), Michael Schumacher (1992) and Alain Prost (1981).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 30 August?
Gerhard Mitter (1935), Bruce McLaren (1937) and Ignazio Giunti (1941).