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# On This Day in F1: 30 May
On This Day in Formula 1 30 May
[15 Grand Prix wins](#otd-races) [15 Pole positions](#otd-timeline) [10 Born, passed away](#otd-people) [121 Landmarks](#otd-timeline)
30 May in Formula 1: 15 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1950 and 2010 and 5 drivers were born.
## Timeline of 30 May
All 143Race win 15In memoriam 5Debut 100Farewell 1Pole position 15Birthday 7
1. ### 2010Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix · Istanbul Park
1. Pole position **[Mark Webber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mark-webber/)** on pole for [Red Bull](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/red-bull-racing/).5th career pole
2. Race win **[Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)** wins for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/).12th career win
2. ### 2004European Formula 1 Grand Prix · Nürburgring
1. Pole position **[Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/)** on pole for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).60th career pole
2. Race win **[Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/)** wins for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).76th career win
3. ### 1999
1. Birthday **[Zhou Guanyu](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/guanyu-zhou-info-statistics/)** is born.turns 27 today
2. Pole position **[Mika Häkkinen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mika-hakkinen/)** on pole for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) at [Catalunya Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/catalunya-circuit/).15th career pole
3. Race win **[Mika Häkkinen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mika-hakkinen/)** wins the [Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/) for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) at [Catalunya Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/catalunya-circuit/).11th career win
4. ### 1981
1. Birthday **[Gianmaria Bruni](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gianmaria-bruni-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 45 today
5. ### 1976Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix · Monaco Circuit
1. 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/).20th career pole
2. Race win **[Niki Lauda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/niki-lauda/)** wins for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).11th career win
6. ### 1965Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix · Monaco Circuit
1. Debut **[Denny Hulme](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/denny-hulme/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Brabham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/brabham-f1-information-statistics/).first of 112 startsDebut
2. Pole position **[Graham Hill](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/graham-hill/)** on pole for [BRM](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/brm-f1-information-statistics/).5th career pole
3. Race win **[Graham Hill](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/graham-hill/)** wins for [BRM](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/brm-f1-information-statistics/).9th career win
7. ### 1964
1. Birthday **[Andrea Montermini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andrea-montermini-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 62 today
2. In memoriam **[Eddie Sachs](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/eddie-sachs-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 37.
8. ### 1960Indianapolis 500 · Indianapolis Motor Speedway
1. Debut **[Jim Hurtubise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-hurtubise-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Christensen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/christensen-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
2. Debut **[Wayne Weiler](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/wayne-weiler-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Epperly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/epperly-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
3. Debut **[Lloyd Ruby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lloyd-ruby-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
4. Debut **[Bud Tingelstad](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bud-tingelstad-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Trevis](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/trevis-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
5. Farewell **[Tony Bettenhausen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-bettenhausen-information-statistics/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/).last of 11 startsFarewell
6. Pole position **[Eddie Sachs](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/eddie-sachs-information-statistics/)** on pole for [Ewing](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ewing-f1-team-information-statistics/).1st career pole
7. Race win **[Jim Rathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-rathmann-information-statistics/)** wins for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/).1st career win
9. ### 1959Indianapolis 500 · Indianapolis Motor Speedway
1. Debut **[Jim McWithey](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-mcwithey-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Bobby Grim](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bobby-grim-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
3. Debut **[Chuck Arnold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chuck-arnold-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
4. Debut **[Don Branson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/don-branson-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Phillips](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/phillips-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
5. Debut **[Red Amick](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/red-amick-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
6. Pole position **[Johnny Thomson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/johnny-thomson-information-statistics/)** on pole for [Lesovsky](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/lesovsky-f1-team-information-statistics/).1st career pole
7. Race win **[Rodger Ward](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rodger-ward-information-statistics/)** wins for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/).1st career win
10. ### 1958
1. Debut **[Jerry Unser](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jerry-unser-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 1 startDebut
2. Debut **[George Amick](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/george-amick-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Epperly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/epperly-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 1 startDebut
3. Debut **[Art Bisch](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/art-bisch-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kuzma](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kuzma-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 1 startDebut
4. Debut **[Jud Larson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jud-larson-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 2 startsDebut
5. Debut **[Dempsey Wilson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dempsey-wilson-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kuzma](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kuzma-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 2 startsDebut
6. Debut **[Len Sutton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/len-sutton-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 3 startsDebut
7. Debut **[Paul Goldsmith](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/paul-goldsmith-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 3 startsDebut
8. Debut **[Anthony-Joseph Foyt](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/a-j-foyt-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kuzma](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kuzma-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 3 startsDebut
9. Pole position **[Dick Rathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dick-rathmann-information-statistics/)** on pole for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).1st career pole
10. Race win **[Jimmy Bryan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jimmy-bryan-information-statistics/)** wins the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) for [Epperly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/epperly-information-statistics/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).1st career win
11. In memoriam **[Pat O\\'Connor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pat-oconnor-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 29.
11. ### 1957
1. Debut **[Eddie Sachs](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/eddie-sachs-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kuzma](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kuzma-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1957-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 4 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Mike Magill](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mike-magill-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1957-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 3 startsDebut
3. Debut **[Bill Cheesbourg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-cheesbourg-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1957-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 3 startsDebut
4. Debut **[Don Edmunds](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/don-edmunds-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1957-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 1 startDebut
5. Debut **[Elmer George](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/elmer-george-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1957-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 1 startDebut
6. Pole position **[Pat O\\'Connor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pat-oconnor-information-statistics/)** on pole for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).1st career pole
7. Race win **[Sam Hanks](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sam-hanks-information-statistics/)** wins the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1957-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) for [Epperly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/epperly-information-statistics/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).1st career win
8. In memoriam **[Piero Carini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/piero-carini-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 36.
12. ### 1956Indianapolis 500 · Indianapolis Motor Speedway
1. Debut **[Jack Turner](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jack-turner-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 4 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Johnnie Tolan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/johnnie-tolan-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 3 startsDebut
3. Debut **[Billy Garrett](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/billy-garrett-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kuzma](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kuzma-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
4. Debut **[Bob Veith](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bob-veith-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 5 startsDebut
5. Debut **[Bob Christie](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bob-christie-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 5 startsDebut
6. Pole position **[Pat Flaherty](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pat-flaherty-information-statistics/)** on pole for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/).1st career pole
7. Race win **[Pat Flaherty](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pat-flaherty-information-statistics/)** wins for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/).1st career win
13. ### 1955
1. Debut **[Al Herman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/al-herman-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 5 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Chuck Weyant](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chuck-weyant-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 4 startsDebut
3. Debut **[Shorty Templeman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/shorty-templeman-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Trevis](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/trevis-f1-team-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 3 startsDebut
4. Debut **[Al Keller](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/al-keller-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 5 startsDebut
5. Debut **[Johnny Boyd](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/johnny-boyd-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 6 startsDebut
6. Debut **[Ray Crawford](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ray-crawford-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 3 startsDebut
7. Debut **[Eddie Russo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/eddie-russo-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Pawl](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/pawl-f1-team-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 4 startsDebut
8. Debut **[Keith Andrews](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/keith-andrews-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Schroeder](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/schroeder-f1-team-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 2 startsDebut
9. Pole position **[Jerry Hoyt](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jerry-hoyt-information-statistics/)** on pole for [Stevens](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/stevens-f1-team-information-statistics/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).1st career pole
10. Race win **[Bob Sweikert](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bob-sweikert-information-statistics/)** wins the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).1st career win
11. In memoriam **[Bill Vukovich](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-vukovich/)** passed away, aged 36.
14. ### 1953
1. Debut **[Marshall Teague](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/marshall-teague-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 3 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Cal Niday](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/cal-niday-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 3 startsDebut
3. Debut **[Johnny Thomson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/johnny-thomson-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Del Roy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/del-roy-f1-team-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 8 startsDebut
4. Debut **[Don Freeland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/don-freeland-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 8 startsDebut
5. Debut **[Johnny Mantz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/johnny-mantz-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 1 startDebut
6. Debut **[Jimmy Daywalt](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jimmy-daywalt-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 6 startsDebut
7. Debut **[Ernie McCoy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ernie-mccoy-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Stevens](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/stevens-f1-team-information-statistics/) in the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).first of 2 startsDebut
8. Pole position **[Bill Vukovich](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-vukovich/)** on pole for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).1st career pole
9. Race win **[Bill Vukovich](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-vukovich/)** wins the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).1st career win
10. In memoriam **[Carl Scarborough](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carl-scarborough-beaufort-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 38.
15. ### 1952Indianapolis 500 · Indianapolis Motor Speedway
1. Debut **[Bob Sweikert](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bob-sweikert-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 5 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Jim Rigsby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-rigsby-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
3. Debut **[George Fonder](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/george-fonder-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Sherman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sherman-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
4. Debut **[Art Cross](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/art-cross-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 4 startsDebut
5. Debut **[Bob Scott](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bob-scott-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 3 startsDebut
6. Debut **[Jimmy Bryan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jimmy-bryan-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 9 startsDebut
7. Debut **[Eddie Johnson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/eddie-johnson-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Trevis](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/trevis-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 9 startsDebut
8. Debut **[Jimmy Reece](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jimmy-reece-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 6 startsDebut
9. Pole position **[Fred Agabashian](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/fred-agabashian-information-statistics/)** on pole for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).1st career pole
10. Race win **[Troy Ruttman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/troy-ruttman-information-statistics/)** wins for [Kuzma](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kuzma-information-statistics/).1st career win
16. ### 1951Indianapolis 500 · Indianapolis Motor Speedway
1. Debut **[Joe James](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/joe-james-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Rodger Ward](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rodger-ward-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Bromme](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/bromme-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 12 startsDebut
3. Debut **[Duke Nalon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/duke-nalon-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 3 startsDebut
4. Debut **[Manny Ayulo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/manny-ayulo-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 4 startsDebut
5. Debut **[Bill Vukovich](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-vukovich/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Trevis](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/trevis-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 5 startsDebut
6. Debut **[Cliff Griffith](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/cliff-griffith-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 3 startsDebut
7. Debut **[Gene Force](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gene-force-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
8. Debut **[Chet Miller](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chet-miller-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
9. Debut **[Mike Nazaruk](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mike-nazaruk-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 3 startsDebut
10. Debut **[Carl Scarborough](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carl-scarborough-beaufort-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
11. Debut **[Bill Mackey](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-mackey-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Hall](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/hall-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
12. Debut **[Bobby Ball](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bobby-ball-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Schroeder](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/schroeder-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
13. Debut **[Andy Linden](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andy-linden-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Sherman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sherman-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 7 startsDebut
14. Debut **[Carl Forberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carl-forberg-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
15. Debut **[Chuck Stevenson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chuck-stevenson/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Marchese](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/marchese-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 5 startsDebut
16. Pole position **[Duke Nalon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/duke-nalon-information-statistics/)** on pole for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).1st career pole
17. Race win **[Lee Wallard](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lee-wallard-information-statistics/)** wins for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).1st career win
17. ### 1950Indianapolis 500 · Indianapolis Motor Speedway
1. Debut **[Mack Hellings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mack-hellings-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
2. Debut **[Cecil Green](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/cecil-green-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
3. Debut **[Dick Rathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dick-rathmann-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/watson-information-statistics/).first of 5 startsDebut
4. Debut **[Bill Cantrell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-cantrell-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Adams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/adams-f1-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
5. Debut **[Jackie Holmes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jackie-holmes-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Olson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/olson-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
6. Debut **[Tony Bettenhausen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-bettenhausen-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Deidt](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/deidt-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 11 startsDebut
7. Debut **[Bayliss Levrett](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bayliss-levrett-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Adams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/adams-f1-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
8. Debut **[Walt Faulkner](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/walt-faulkner-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 5 startsDebut
9. Debut **[Walt Brown](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/walt-brown-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
10. Debut **[Jim Rathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-rathmann-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Wetteroth](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/wetteroth-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 10 startsDebut
11. Debut **[Walt Ader](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/walt-ader-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Rae](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/rae-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
12. Debut **[Bill Holland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-holland-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Deidt](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/deidt-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
13. Debut **[Sam Hanks](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sam-hanks-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 8 startsDebut
14. Debut **[Joie Chitwood](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/joie-chitwood-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
15. Debut **[Mauri Rose](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mauri-rose-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Deidt](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/deidt-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
16. Debut **[Duke Dinsmore](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/duke-dinsmore-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 4 startsDebut
17. Debut **[Jerry Hoyt](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jerry-hoyt-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 4 startsDebut
18. Debut **[Fred Agabashian](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/fred-agabashian-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 8 startsDebut
19. Debut **[Duane Carter](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/duane-carter-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Stevens](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/stevens-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 8 startsDebut
20. Debut **[George Connor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/george-connor-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Lesovsky](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/lesovsky-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 3 startsDebut
21. Debut **[Bill Schindler](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-schindler-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Snowberger](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/snowberger-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 3 startsDebut
22. Debut **[Pat Flaherty](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pat-flaherty-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 6 startsDebut
23. Debut **[Lee Wallard](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lee-wallard-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Moore](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/moore-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
24. Debut **[Johnnie Parsons](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/johnnie-parsons-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 9 startsDebut
25. Debut **[Gene Hartley](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gene-hartley-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Langley](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/langley-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 8 startsDebut
26. Debut **[Troy Ruttman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/troy-ruttman-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Lesovsky](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/lesovsky-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 9 startsDebut
27. Debut **[Jimmy Davies](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jimmy-davies-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Ewing](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ewing-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 5 startsDebut
28. Debut **[Spider Webb](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/spider-webb-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Maserati](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/maserati-f1-information-statistics/).first of 4 startsDebut
29. Debut **[Henry Banks](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/henry-banks-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Maserati](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/maserati-f1-information-statistics/).first of 3 startsDebut
30. Debut **[Jimmy Jackson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jimmy-jackson-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 2 startsDebut
31. Debut **[Myron Fohr](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/myron-fohr-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Marchese](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/marchese-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 1 startDebut
32. Debut **[Jack McGrath](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jack-mcgrath-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 6 startsDebut
33. Debut **[Johnny McDowell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/johnny-mcdowell-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).first of 3 startsDebut
34. Debut **[Paul Russo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/paul-russo-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Nichels](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/nichels-f1-team-information-statistics/).first of 8 startsDebut
35. Pole position **[Walt Faulkner](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/walt-faulkner-information-statistics/)** on pole for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).1st career pole
36. Race win **[Johnnie Parsons](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/johnnie-parsons-information-statistics/)** wins for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/).1st career win
18. ### 1945
1. Birthday **[Richard Divila](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/richard-divila/)**, designer of the [Fittipaldi FD01](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/fittipaldi-fd01/) and 3 other F1 cars, is born.would have turned 81 today
19. ### 1939
1. Birthday **[Dieter Quester](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dieter-quester-information-statistics/)** is born.turns 87 today
20. ### 1926
1. Birthday **[Chuck Arnold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chuck-arnold-information-statistics/)** is born.would have turned 100 today
21. ### 1923
1. Birthday **Marcel Hubert**, designer of the [Renault RE20B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/renault-re20b/) and 2 other F1 cars, is born.would have turned 103 today
## Grand Prix races held on 30 May
Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.
[ 2010 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Lewis HamiltonMcLaren - 2Jenson ButtonMcLaren - 3Mark WebberRed Bull Pole **Mark Webber**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2010-formula-1-grand-prix-turkey/) [ 2004 European Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Michael SchumacherFerrari - 2Rubens BarrichelloFerrari - 3Jenson ButtonBAR Pole **Michael Schumacher**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2004-formula-1-grand-prix-of-europe/) [ 1999 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Mika HäkkinenMcLaren - 2David CoulthardMcLaren - 3Michael SchumacherFerrari Pole **Mika Häkkinen**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/) [ 1976 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Niki LaudaFerrari - 2Jody ScheckterTyrrell - 3Patrick DepaillerTyrrell Pole **Niki Lauda**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1976-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/) [ 1965 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Graham HillBRM - 2Lorenzo BandiniFerrari - 3Jackie StewartBRM Pole **Graham Hill**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1965-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/) [ 1960 Indianapolis 500
- 1Jim RathmannWatson - 2Rodger WardWatson - 3Paul GoldsmithEpperly Pole **Eddie Sachs**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1960-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) [ 1959 Indianapolis 500
- 1Rodger WardWatson - 2Jim RathmannWatson - 3Johnny ThomsonLesovsky Pole **Johnny Thomson**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1959-formula-1-grand-prix-of-Indianapolis-500/) [ 1958 Indianapolis 500
- 1Jimmy BryanEpperly - 2George AmickEpperly - 3Johnny BoydKurtis Kraft Pole **Dick Rathmann**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) [ 1957 Indianapolis 500
- 1Sam HanksEpperly - 2Jim RathmannEpperly - 3Jimmy BryanKuzma Pole **Pat O\\'Connor**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1957-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) [ 1956 Indianapolis 500
- 1Pat FlahertyWatson - 2Sam HanksKurtis Kraft - 3Don FreelandPhillips Pole **Pat Flaherty**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1956-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) [ 1955 Indianapolis 500
- 1Bob SweikertKurtis Kraft - 2Paul RussoKurtis Kraft - 3Jimmy DaviesKurtis Kraft Pole **Jerry Hoyt**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) [ 1953 Indianapolis 500
- 1Bill VukovichKurtis Kraft - 2Art CrossKurtis Kraft - 3Sam HanksKurtis Kraft Pole **Bill Vukovich**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) [ 1952 Indianapolis 500
- 1Troy RuttmanKuzma - 2Jim RathmannKurtis Kraft - 3Sam HanksKurtis Kraft Pole **Fred Agabashian**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1952-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) [ 1951 Indianapolis 500
- 1Lee WallardKurtis Kraft - 2Mike NazarukKurtis Kraft - 3Jack McGrathKurtis Kraft Pole **Duke Nalon**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1951-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) [ 1950 Indianapolis 500
- 1Johnnie ParsonsKurtis Kraft - 2Bill HollandDeidt - 3Mauri RoseDeidt Pole **Walt Faulkner**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1950-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/)
## Born on 30 May
 **[Chuck Arnold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chuck-arnold-information-statistics/)**born 1926 · died 1997, aged 71
 **[Dieter Quester](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dieter-quester-information-statistics/)**born 1939 · turns 87 today
 **[Andrea Montermini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andrea-montermini-information-statistics/)**born 1964 · turns 62 today
 **[Gianmaria Bruni](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gianmaria-bruni-information-statistics/)**born 1981 · turns 45 today
 **[Zhou Guanyu](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/guanyu-zhou-info-statistics/)**born 1999 · turns 27 today**8th**Best finish**5th**Best quali**2**Fastest laps**7**Points finishes
## In memoriam
 **[Carl Scarborough](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carl-scarborough-beaufort-information-statistics/)**3 July 1914 · 30 May 1953, aged 38
 **[Bill Vukovich](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-vukovich/)**13 December 1918 · 30 May 1955, aged 36**2**Wins**1**Pole**2**Podiums**3**Fastest laps
 **[Piero Carini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/piero-carini-information-statistics/)**6 March 1921 · 30 May 1957, aged 36
 **[Pat O\\'Connor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pat-oconnor-information-statistics/)**9 October 1928 · 30 May 1958, aged 29
 **[Eddie Sachs](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/eddie-sachs-information-statistics/)**28 May 1927 · 30 May 1964, aged 37
## From the F1-Fansite archive
Long reads from our On This Day in F1 History series.
[On This Day in F1 History: Vettel and Webber's Istanbul Clash
On 30 May 2010, the Turkish Grand Prix gave us one of the most memorable and infamous images of the 2010 F1…](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-facts/on-this-day-in-f1-history-vettel-and-webbers-istanbul-clash/)
## May, day by day
Pick any date to open its page. The dots show how much F1 history a day carries.
### May
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Red marks today; the dots show how many entries a day has.
1. Coming up this week
2. [Sun 31 May](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/31-may/)1954 **[Bill Vukovich](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bill-vukovich/)** wins the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1954-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) for [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/kurtis-kraft-information-statistics/) at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/indianapolis-motor-speedway-layout-records/).
3. [Mon 1 Jun](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/1-june/)2003 **[Juan-Pablo Montoya](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/juan-pablo-montoya/)** wins the [Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2003-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/) for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) at [Monaco Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/monaco-circuit/).
4. [Tue 2 Jun](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/2-june/)1991 **[Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)** wins the [Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1991-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/) for [Benetton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/benetton-f1-team-information-statistics/) at [Circuit Gilles Villeneuve](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/circuit-gilles-villeneuve/).
5. [Wed 3 Jun](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/3-june/)1956 **[Peter Collins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/peter-collins/)** wins the [Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1956-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Spa-Francorchamps Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/spa-francorchamps-circuit/).
6. [Thu 4 Jun](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/4-june/)1950 **[Nino Farina](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nino-farina/)** wins the [Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1950-formula-1-grand-prix-of-switzerland/) for [Alfa Romeo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/alfa-romeo-f1-information-statistics/) at [Circuit Bremgarten](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/circuit-bremgarten-layout-records/).
7. [Fri 5 Jun](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/5-june/)1955 **[Juan-Manuel Fangio](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/juan-manuel-fangio/)** wins the [Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1955-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/) for [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/) at [Spa-Francorchamps Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/spa-francorchamps-circuit/).
8. [Sat 6 Jun](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/6-june/)1960 **[Jack Brabham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jack-brabham/)** wins the [Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1960-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/) for [Cooper-Climax](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/cooper-climax-f1-information-statistics/) at [Circuit Zandvoort](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/circuit-zandvoort-layout-records/).
## 30 May in F1 history: questions
Which Formula 1 races were held on 30 May?
15 World Championship races took place on this date: 2010 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2004 European Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1999 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1976 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1965 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1960 Indianapolis 500, 1959 Indianapolis 500, 1958 Indianapolis 500, 1957 Indianapolis 500, 1956 Indianapolis 500, 1955 Indianapolis 500, 1953 Indianapolis 500, 1952 Indianapolis 500, 1951 Indianapolis 500 and 1950 Indianapolis 500.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 30 May?
Lewis Hamilton (2010), Michael Schumacher (2004), Mika Häkkinen (1999), Niki Lauda (1976), Graham Hill (1965), Jim Rathmann (1960), Rodger Ward (1959), Jimmy Bryan (1958), Sam Hanks (1957), Pat Flaherty (1956), Bob Sweikert (1955), Bill Vukovich (1953), Troy Ruttman (1952), Lee Wallard (1951) and Johnnie Parsons (1950).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 30 May?
Chuck Arnold (1926), Dieter Quester (1939), Andrea Montermini (1964), Gianmaria Bruni (1981) and Zhou Guanyu (1999).
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