On This Day in F1: 7 May

2023 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 7 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

7 May in Formula 1: 6 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1967 and 2023.

Timeline of 7 May

  1. 2023

    1. Pole position Sergio Pérez on pole for Red Bull at Miami International Autodrome.3rd career pole
    2. Race win Max Verstappen wins the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Miami International Autodrome.38th career win

  2. 2009

    1. In memoriam Tony Marsh passed away, aged 77.

  3. 2006

    1. Debut Franck Montagny makes his Grand Prix debut for Super Aguri in the European Formula 1 Grand Prix at Nürburgring.first of 7 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Fernando Alonso on pole for Renault at Nürburgring.10th career pole
    3. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the European Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Nürburgring.86th career win

  4. 2000

    1. Pole position Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Catalunya Circuit.24th career pole
    2. Race win Mika Häkkinen wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Catalunya Circuit.15th career win

  5. 1993

    1. In memoriam Hap Sharp passed away, aged 65.
    2. In memoriam Duane Carter passed away, aged 80.

  6. 1989

    1. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren at Monaco Circuit.32nd career pole
    2. Race win Ayrton Senna wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Monaco Circuit.16th career win

  7. 1978

    1. Pole position Carlos Reutemann on pole for Ferrari at Monaco Circuit.4th career pole
    2. Race win Patrick Depailler wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Tyrrell at Monaco Circuit.1st career win

  8. 1968

    1. In memoriam Mike Spence passed away, aged 31.

  9. 1967

    1. Debut Johnny Servoz-Gavin makes his Grand Prix debut for Matra in the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix at Monaco Circuit.first of 13 startsDebut
    2. Debut Jean-Pierre Beltoise makes his Grand Prix debut for Matra in the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix at Monaco Circuit.first of 87 startsDebut
    3. Pole position Jack Brabham on pole for Brabham at Monaco Circuit.10th career pole
    4. Race win Denny Hulme wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Monaco Circuit.1st career win

Grand Prix races held on 7 May

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

2023 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix

2023 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Sergio PérezRed Bull
  • 3Fernando AlonsoAston Martin

Pole Sergio Pérez

2006 European Formula 1 Grand Prix

2006 European Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Fernando AlonsoRenault
  • 3Felipe MassaFerrari

Pole Fernando Alonso

2000 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

2000 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 2David CoulthardMcLaren
  • 3Rubens BarrichelloFerrari

Pole Michael Schumacher

1989 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

1989 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 2Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 3Stefano ModenaBrabham

Pole Ayrton Senna

1978 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

1978 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Patrick DepaillerTyrrell
  • 2Niki LaudaBrabham
  • 3Jody ScheckterWolf

Pole Carlos Reutemann

1967 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

1967 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Denny HulmeBrabham
  • 2Graham HillTeam Lotus
  • 3Chris AmonFerrari

Pole Jack Brabham

In memoriam

Mike Spence30 December 1936 · 7 May 1968, aged 313rdBest finish4thBest quali1Podium12Points finishes
Hap Sharp1 January 1928 · 7 May 1993, aged 65
Duane Carter5 May 1913 · 7 May 1993, aged 803rdBest finish4thBest quali1Podium3Points finishes
Tony Marsh20 July 1931 · 7 May 2009, aged 77

May, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Fri 8 May1977 Mario Andretti wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.
  3. Sat 9 May1982 John Watson wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Zolder.
  4. Sun 10 May1959 Jack Brabham wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Monaco Circuit.
  5. Mon 11 May1975 Niki Lauda wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Monaco Circuit.
  6. Tue 12 May1968 Graham Hill wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.
  7. Wed 13 May1950 Nino Farina wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Silverstone Circuit.
  8. Thu 14 May1961 Stirling Moss wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Monaco Circuit.

7 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 7 May?
6 World Championship races took place on this date: 2023 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2006 European Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2000 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1989 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1978 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1967 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 7 May?
Max Verstappen (2023), Michael Schumacher (2006), Mika Häkkinen (2000), Ayrton Senna (1989), Patrick Depailler (1978) and Denny Hulme (1967).