On This Day in F1: 5 December

2021 Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 5 December
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Pole position
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5 December in Formula 1: 1 Grand Prix was won on this date, in 2021 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 5 December

  1. 2021

    1. Pole position Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Jeddah Street Circuit.103rd career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Jeddah Street Circuit.103rd career win

  2. 2011

    1. In memoriam Peter Gethin passed away, aged 71.

  3. 1932

    1. Birthday Jim Hurtubise is born.would have turned 93 today

  4. 1917

    1. Birthday Ken Downing is born.would have turned 108 today

Grand Prix races held on 5 December

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

2021 Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2021 Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

Pole Lewis Hamilton

Born on 5 December

Ken Downingborn 1917 · died 2004, aged 86
Jim Hurtubiseborn 1932 · died 1989, aged 56

In memoriam

Peter Gethin21 February 1940 · 5 December 2011, aged 711Win5thBest quali1Podium3Points finishes

December, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sun 6 Dec2020 Sergio Pérez wins the Sakhir Formula 1 Grand Prix for Racing Point at Bahrain Outer Track Circuit.
  3. Mon 7 Dec2025 Lando Norris is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  4. Tue 8 Dec2024 Lando Norris wins the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Yas Marina Circuit.
  5. Wed 9 Dec1920 Doug Serrurier is born.
  6. Thu 10 Dec2010 Jacques Swaters passed away, aged 84.
  7. Fri 11 Dec2008 Giovanni de Riu passed away, aged 83.
  8. Sat 12 Dec1959 Jack Brabham is crowned World Champion with Cooper-Climax.

5 December in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 5 December?
1 World Championship race took place on this date: 2021 Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 5 December?
Lewis Hamilton (2021).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 5 December?
Ken Downing (1917) and Jim Hurtubise (1932).