On This Day in F1: 8 May

2022 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 8 May
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Grand Prix wins
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Born, passed away
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Landmark

8 May in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1977 and 2022 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 8 May

  1. 2022

    1. Pole position Charles Leclerc on pole for Ferrari at Miami International Autodrome.12th career pole
    2. Race win Max Verstappen wins the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Miami International Autodrome.23rd career win

  2. 2011

    1. Pole position Sebastian Vettel on pole for Red Bull at Istanbul Park.19th career pole
    2. Race win Sebastian Vettel wins the Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Istanbul Park.13th career win

  3. 2005

    1. Birthday Oliver Bearman is born.turns 21 today
    2. Pole position Kimi Räikkönen on pole for McLaren at Catalunya Circuit.5th career pole
    3. Race win Kimi Räikkönen wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Catalunya Circuit.3rd career win

  4. 1984

    1. In memoriam Gino Bianco passed away, aged 67.

  5. 1982

    1. In memoriam Gilles Villeneuve passed away, aged 32.

  6. 1977

    1. Debut Rupert Keegan makes his Grand Prix debut for Hesketh in the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuito del Jarama.first of 37 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Mario Andretti on pole for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.3rd career pole
    3. Race win Mario Andretti wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.4th career win

  7. 1975

    1. Birthday Gastón Mazzacane is born.turns 51 today

  8. 1970

    1. In memoriam Ray Reed passed away, aged 38.

Grand Prix races held on 8 May

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

2022 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix

2022 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Charles LeclercFerrari
  • 3Carlos SainzFerrari

Pole Charles Leclerc

2011 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix

2011 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelRed Bull
  • 2Mark WebberRed Bull
  • 3Fernando AlonsoFerrari

Pole Sebastian Vettel

2005 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

2005 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren
  • 2Fernando AlonsoRenault
  • 3Jarno TrulliToyota

Pole Kimi Räikkönen

1977 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1977 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mario AndrettiTeam Lotus
  • 2Carlos ReutemannFerrari
  • 3Jody ScheckterWolf

Pole Mario Andretti

Born on 8 May

Gastón Mazzacaneborn 1975 · turns 51 today
Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearmanborn 2005 · turns 21 today4thBest finish8thBest quali15Points finishes40Grands Prix

In memoriam

Ray Reed30 April 1932 · 8 May 1970, aged 38
Gilles Villeneuve18 January 1950 · 8 May 1982, aged 326Wins2Poles13Podiums8Fastest laps
Gino Bianco22 July 1916 · 8 May 1984, aged 67

May, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sat 9 May1982 John Watson wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Zolder.
  3. Sun 10 May1959 Jack Brabham wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Climax at Monaco Circuit.
  4. Mon 11 May1975 Niki Lauda wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Monaco Circuit.
  5. Tue 12 May1968 Graham Hill wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Circuito del Jarama.
  6. Wed 13 May1950 Nino Farina wins the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo at Silverstone Circuit.
  7. Thu 14 May1961 Stirling Moss wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Monaco Circuit.
  8. Fri 15 May1983 Keke Rosberg wins the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Monaco Circuit.

8 May in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 8 May?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2022 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2011 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2005 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1977 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 8 May?
Max Verstappen (2022), Sebastian Vettel (2011), Kimi Räikkönen (2005) and Mario Andretti (1977).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 8 May?
Gastón Mazzacane (1975) and Oliver Bearman (2005).