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# On This Day in F1: 17 August
On This Day in Formula 1 17 August
[4 Grand Prix wins](#otd-races) [4 Pole positions](#otd-timeline) [4 Born, passed away](#otd-people) [8 Landmarks](#otd-timeline)
17 August in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1952 and 1986 and 2 drivers were born.
## Timeline of 17 August
All 19Race win 4In memoriam 2Debut 5Farewell 1Pole position 4Birthday 3
1. ### 2020
1. In memoriam **[Mario de Araujo Cabral](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mario-de-araujo-cabral-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 86.
2. ### 1986Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Österreichring
1. Pole position **[Teo Fabi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/teo-fabi-information-statistics/)** on pole for [Benetton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/benetton-f1-team-information-statistics/).2nd career pole
2. Race win **[Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alain-prost/)** wins for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/).24th career win
3. ### 1980Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Österreichring
1. Debut **[Nigel Mansell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nigel-mansell/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Team Lotus](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/).first of 192 startsDebut
2. Pole position **[René Arnoux](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rene-arnoux/)** on pole for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/).3rd career pole
3. Race win **[Jean-Pierre Jabouille](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jean-pierre-jabouille/)** wins for [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/).2nd and final win
4. ### 1975Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Österreichring
1. Debut **[Brett Lunger](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/brett-lunger-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Hesketh](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/hesketh-information-statistics/).first of 42 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Jo Vonlanthen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jo-vonlanthen-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).first of 1 startDebut
3. Farewell **[Mark Donohue](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mark-donohue-information-statistics/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [March](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/march-f1-information-statistics/).last of 15 startsFarewell
4. Pole position **[Niki Lauda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/niki-lauda/)** on pole for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).16th career pole
5. Race win **[Vittorio Brambilla](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/vittorio-brambilla-information-statistics/)** wins for [March](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/march-f1-information-statistics/).1st career win
5. ### 1966
1. In memoriam **[Ken Miles](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ken-miles-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 47.
6. ### 1952
1. Birthday **[Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)** is born.turns 74 today
2. Birthday **Mario Theissen**, team principal of [BMW Sauber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/bmw-sauber-f1-information-statistics/), is born.turns 74 today
3. Debut **[Jan Flinterman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jan-flinterman-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Maserati](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/maserati-f1-information-statistics/) in the [Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1952-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/) at [Circuit Zandvoort](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/circuit-zandvoort-layout-records/).first of 1 startDebut
4. Debut **[Dries van der Lof](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dries-van-der-lof-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [HWM](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/hwm-f1-team-information-statistics/) in the [Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1952-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/) at [Circuit Zandvoort](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/circuit-zandvoort-layout-records/).first of 1 startDebut
5. Pole position **[Alberto Ascari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alberto-ascari/)** on pole for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Circuit Zandvoort](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/circuit-zandvoort-layout-records/).6th career pole
6. Race win **[Alberto Ascari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alberto-ascari/)** wins the [Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1952-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Circuit Zandvoort](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/circuit-zandvoort-layout-records/).7th career win
7. ### 1913
1. Birthday **[Óscar-Alfredo Gálvez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/oscar-alfredo-galvez-information-statistics/)** is born.would have turned 113 today
## Grand Prix races held on 17 August
Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.
[ 1986 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Alain ProstMcLaren - 2Michele AlboretoFerrari - 3Stefan JohanssonFerrari Pole **Teo Fabi**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1986-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/) [ 1980 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Jean-Pierre JabouilleRenault - 2Alan JonesWilliams - 3Carlos ReutemannWilliams Pole **René Arnoux**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1980-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/) [ 1975 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Vittorio BrambillaMarch - 2James HuntHesketh - 3Tom PryceShadow Pole **Niki Lauda**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/) [ 1952 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Alberto AscariFerrari - 2Nino FarinaFerrari - 3Luigi VilloresiFerrari Pole **Alberto Ascari**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1952-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/)
## Born on 17 August
 **[Óscar-Alfredo Gálvez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/oscar-alfredo-galvez-information-statistics/)**born 1913 · died 1989, aged 76**5th**Best finish**9th**Best quali**1**Points finishes**1**Grands Prix
 **[Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)**born 1952 · turns 74 today**3**Titles**23**Wins**24**Poles**60**Podiums
## In memoriam
 **[Ken Miles](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ken-miles-information-statistics/)**1 November 1918 · 17 August 1966, aged 47
 **[Mario de Araujo Cabral](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mario-de-araujo-cabral-information-statistics/)**15 January 1934 · 17 August 2020, aged 86
## August, day by day
Pick any date to open its page. The dots show how much F1 history a day carries.
### August
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Red marks today; the dots show how many entries a day has.
1. Coming up this week
2. [Tue 18 Aug](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/18-august/)1957 **[Stirling Moss](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/stirling-moss/)** wins the [Pescara Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1957-formula-1-grand-prix-of-pescara/) for [Vanwall](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/vanwall-information-statistics/) at [Pescara Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/pescara-circuit-layout-records/).
3. [Wed 19 Aug](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/19-august/)2001 **[Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/)** is crowned World Champion with [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/), who also take the constructors' title.
4. [Thu 20 Aug](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/20-august/)1989 **[Syd van der Vyver](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/syd-van-der-vyver-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 69.
5. [Fri 21 Aug](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/21-august/)2005 **[Kimi Räikkönen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-raikkonen/)** wins the [Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2005-formula-1-grand-prix-of-turkey/) for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) at [Istanbul Park](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/istanbul-park-circuit/).
6. [Sat 22 Aug](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/22-august/)1954 **[Juan-Manuel Fangio](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/juan-manuel-fangio/)** is crowned World Champion with [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/).
7. [Sun 23 Aug](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/23-august/)1953 **[Alberto Ascari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alberto-ascari/)** is crowned World Champion with [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).
8. [Mon 24 Aug](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/24-august/)1958 **[Stirling Moss](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/stirling-moss/)** wins the [Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-portugal/) for [Vanwall](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/vanwall-information-statistics/) at [Circuito da Boavista](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/circuito-da-boavista-layout-records/).
## 17 August in F1 history: questions
Which Formula 1 races were held on 17 August?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 1986 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1980 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1975 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1952 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 17 August?
Alain Prost (1986), Jean-Pierre Jabouille (1980), Vittorio Brambilla (1975) and Alberto Ascari (1952).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 17 August?
Óscar-Alfredo Gálvez (1913) and Nelson Piquet (1952).
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