On This Day in F1: 5 May

2024 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 5 May
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Grand Prix wins
3
Pole positions
5
Born, passed away
3
Landmarks

5 May in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1985 and 2024 and 4 drivers were born.

Timeline of 5 May

  1. 2024Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix · Miami International Autodrome

    1. Pole positionMax Verstappen Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull.38th career pole
    2. Race winLando Norris Lando Norris wins for McLaren.1st career win

  2. 2005

    1. BirthdayRafael Câmara Rafael Câmara is born.turns 21 today

  3. 2001

    1. In memoriam Bill Homeier passed away, aged 82.

  4. 1996San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Imola

    1. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.11th career pole
    2. Race winDamon Hill Damon Hill wins for Williams.17th career win

  5. 1985San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Imola

    1. Farewell Mauro Baldi makes his final Grand Prix start for Spirit.last of 41 startsFarewell
    2. Pole positionAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna on pole for Team Lotus.2nd career pole
    3. Race win Elio de Angelis wins for Team Lotus.2nd and final win

  6. 1932

    1. Birthday Bob Said is born.would have turned 94 today
    2. Birthday Luigi Taramazzo is born.would have turned 94 today

  7. 1913

    1. Birthday Duane Carter is born.would have turned 113 today

Grand Prix races held on 5 May

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

2024 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix

2024 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lando NorrisMcLaren
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Charles LeclercFerrari

Pole Max Verstappen

1996 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

1996 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillWilliams
  • 2Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 3Gerhard BergerBenetton

Pole Michael Schumacher

1985 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

1985 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Elio de AngelisTeam Lotus
  • 2Thierry BoutsenArrows
  • 3Patrick TambayRenault

Pole Ayrton Senna

Born on 5 May

Duane Carterborn 1913 · died 1993, aged 803rdBest finish4thBest quali1Podium3Points finishes
Bob Saidborn 1932 · died 2002, aged 69
Luigi Taramazzoborn 1932 · died 2004, aged 71
Rafael Câmara Rafael Câmaraborn 2005 · turns 21 today

In memoriam

Bill Homeier31 August 1918 · 5 May 2001, aged 825thBest finish7thBest quali1Points finishes3Grands Prix

May, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 6 May1984Alain Prost Alain Prost wins the San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Imola.
  3. Thu 7 May1967Denny Hulme Denny Hulme wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Monaco Circuit.
  4. Fri 8 May1977Mario Andretti Mario Andretti wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.
  5. Sat 9 May1982 John Watson wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Zolder.
  6. Sun 10 May1959Jack Brabham Jack Brabham wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Monaco Circuit.
  7. Mon 11 May1975Niki Lauda Niki Lauda wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Monaco Circuit.
  8. Tue 12 May1968Graham Hill Graham Hill wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.

5 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 5 May?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2024 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1996 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1985 San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 5 May?
Lando Norris (2024), Damon Hill (1996) and Elio de Angelis (1985).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 5 May?
Duane Carter (1913), Bob Said (1932), Luigi Taramazzo (1932) and Rafael Câmara (2005).