On This Day in F1: 4 May

2025 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 4 May
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Grand Prix wins
4
Pole positions
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Born, passed away
2
Landmarks

4 May in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1969 and 2025 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 4 May

  1. 2026

    1. In memoriam Hermano da Silva Ramos passed away, aged 100.

  2. 2025

    1. Pole position Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull at Miami International Autodrome.43rd career pole
    2. Race win Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Miami International Autodrome.6th career win
    3. In memoriam Jochen Mass passed away, aged 78.

  3. 2021

    1. In memoriam Leslie Marr passed away, aged 98.

  4. 2014

    1. In memoriam Tony Settember passed away, aged 87.
    2. In memoriam Al Pease passed away, aged 92.

  5. 2003

    1. Pole position Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Catalunya Circuit.53rd career pole
    2. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Catalunya Circuit.66th career win

  6. 1980

    1. Debut Tiff Needell makes his Grand Prix debut for Ensign in the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Zolder.first of 2 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Alan Jones on pole for Williams at Zolder.5th career pole
    3. Race win Didier Pironi wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ligier at Zolder.1st career win

  7. 1969

    1. Pole position Jochen Rindt on pole for Team Lotus at Montjuïc Park circuit.3rd career pole
    2. Race win Jackie Stewart wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Matra at Montjuïc Park circuit.7th career win

  8. 1946

    1. Birthday John Watson is born.turns 80 today

  9. 1928

    1. Birthday Wolfgang von Trips is born.would have turned 98 today

Grand Prix races held on 4 May

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

2025 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix

2025 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Oscar PiastriMcLaren
  • 2Lando NorrisMcLaren
  • 3George RussellMercedes

Pole Max Verstappen

2003 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

2003 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Fernando AlonsoRenault
  • 3Rubens BarrichelloFerrari

Pole Michael Schumacher

1980 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1980 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Didier PironiLigier
  • 2Alan JonesWilliams
  • 3Carlos ReutemannWilliams

Pole Alan Jones

1969 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1969 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jackie StewartMatra
  • 2Bruce McLarenMcLaren
  • 3Jean-Pierre BeltoiseMatra

Pole Jochen Rindt

Born on 4 May

Wolfgang von Tripsborn 1928 · died 1961, aged 332Wins1Pole6Podiums14Points finishes
John Watsonborn 1946 · turns 80 today5Wins2Poles20Podiums5Fastest laps

In memoriam

Tony Settember10 July 1926 · 4 May 2014, aged 87
Al Pease15 October 1921 · 4 May 2014, aged 92
Leslie Marr14 August 1922 · 4 May 2021, aged 98
Jochen Mass30 September 1946 · 4 May 2025, aged 781Win4thBest quali8Podiums2Fastest laps
Hermano da Silva Ramos7 December 1925 · 4 May 2026, aged 1005thBest finish14thBest quali1Points finishes7Grands Prix

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Tue 5 May1985 Elio de Angelis wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Autodromo Imola.
  3. Wed 6 May1984 Alain Prost wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.
  4. Thu 7 May1967 Denny Hulme wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Monaco Circuit.
  5. Fri 8 May1977 Mario Andretti wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.
  6. Sat 9 May1982 John Watson wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Zolder.
  7. Sun 10 May1959 Jack Brabham wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Monaco Circuit.
  8. Mon 11 May1975 Niki Lauda wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Monaco Circuit.

4 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 4 May?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2025 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2003 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1980 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1969 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 4 May?
Oscar Piastri (2025), Michael Schumacher (2003), Didier Pironi (1980) and Jackie Stewart (1969).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 4 May?
Wolfgang von Trips (1928) and John Watson (1946).