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# On This Day in F1: 13 July
On This Day in Formula 1 13 July
[3 Grand Prix wins](#otd-races) [3 Pole positions](#otd-timeline) [6 Born, passed away](#otd-people) [3 Landmarks](#otd-timeline)
13 July in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1980 and 1997 and 4 drivers were born.
## Timeline of 13 July
All 15Race win 3In memoriam 2Debut 1Farewell 2Pole position 3Birthday 4
1. ### 2015
1. In memoriam **[Andy Sutcliffe](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andy-sutcliffe/)** passed away, aged 68.
2. ### 1997British Formula 1 Grand Prix · Silverstone Circuit
1. Pole position **[Jacques Villeneuve](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jacques-villeneuve/)** on pole for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).9th career pole
2. Race win **[Jacques Villeneuve](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jacques-villeneuve/)** wins for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).8th career win
3. ### 1993
1. In memoriam **[Leslie Thorne](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/leslie-thorne-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 77.
4. ### 1986British Formula 1 Grand Prix · Brands Hatch
1. Farewell **[Jacques Laffite](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jacques-laffite/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ligier-f1-information-statistics/).last of 180 startsFarewell
2. Pole position **[Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)** on pole for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).20th career pole
3. Race win **[Nigel Mansell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nigel-mansell/)** wins for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).6th career win
5. ### 1980British Formula 1 Grand Prix · Brands Hatch
1. Debut **[Desiré Wilson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/desire-wilson-information-statistics/)** makes his Grand Prix debut for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).first of 1 startDebut
2. Farewell **[Patrick Depailler](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/patrick-depailler/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Alfa Romeo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/alfa-romeo-f1-information-statistics/).last of 95 startsFarewell
3. Pole position **[Didier Pironi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/didier-pironi/)** on pole for [Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ligier-f1-information-statistics/).2nd career pole
4. Race win **[Alan Jones](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alan-jones/)** wins for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).8th career win
6. ### 1974
1. Birthday **[Jarno Trulli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jarno-trulli/)** is born.turns 52 today
7. ### 1957
1. Birthday **[Thierry Boutsen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/thierry-boutsen/)** is born.turns 69 today
8. ### 1918
1. Birthday **[Alberto Ascari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alberto-ascari/)** is born.would have turned 108 today
9. ### 1914
1. Birthday **[Sam Hanks](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sam-hanks-information-statistics/)** is born.would have turned 112 today
## Grand Prix races held on 13 July
Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.
[ 1997 British Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Jacques VilleneuveWilliams - 2Jean AlesiBenetton - 3Alexander WurzBenetton Pole **Jacques Villeneuve**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1997-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) [ 1986 British Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Nigel MansellWilliams - 2Nelson PiquetWilliams - 3Alain ProstMcLaren Pole **Nelson Piquet**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1986-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) [ 1980 British Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Alan JonesWilliams - 2Nelson PiquetBrabham - 3Carlos ReutemannWilliams Pole **Didier Pironi**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1980-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/)
## Born on 13 July
 **[Sam Hanks](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sam-hanks-information-statistics/)**born 1914 · died 1994, aged 79**1**Win**5th**Best quali**4**Podiums**4**Points finishes
 **[Alberto Ascari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alberto-ascari/)**born 1918 · died 1955, aged 36**2**Titles**13**Wins**14**Poles**17**Podiums
 **[Thierry Boutsen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/thierry-boutsen/)**born 1957 · turns 69 today**3**Wins**1**Pole**15**Podiums**1**Fastest lap
 **[Jarno Trulli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jarno-trulli/)**born 1974 · turns 52 today**1**Win**4**Poles**11**Podiums**1**Fastest lap
## In memoriam
 **[Leslie Thorne](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/leslie-thorne-information-statistics/)**23 June 1916 · 13 July 1993, aged 77
 **[Andy Sutcliffe](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andy-sutcliffe/)**9 May 1947 · 13 July 2015, aged 68
## July, day by day
Pick any date to open its page. The dots show how much F1 history a day carries.
### July
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Red marks today; the dots show how many entries a day has.
1. Coming up this week
2. [Tue 14 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/14-july/)1951 **[José-Froilán González](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jose-froilan-gonzalez/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1951-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Silverstone Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/silverstone-circuit/).
3. [Wed 15 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/15-july/)1961 **[Wolfgang von Trips](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/wolfgang-von-trips/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Aintree Motor Racing Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/aintree-circuit-layout-records/).
4. [Thu 16 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/16-july/)1955 **[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/).
5. [Fri 17 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/17-july/)1954 **[José-Froilán González](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jose-froilan-gonzalez/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1954-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Silverstone Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/silverstone-circuit/).
6. [Sat 18 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/18-july/)1953 **[Alberto Ascari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alberto-ascari/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Silverstone Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/silverstone-circuit/).
7. [Sun 19 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/19-july/)1952 **[Alberto Ascari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alberto-ascari/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1952-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Silverstone Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/silverstone-circuit/).
8. [Mon 20 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/20-july/)1957 **[Tony Brooks](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-brooks/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1957-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Vanwall](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/vanwall-information-statistics/) at [Aintree Motor Racing Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/aintree-circuit-layout-records/).
## 13 July in F1 history: questions
Which Formula 1 races were held on 13 July?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 1997 British Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1986 British Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1980 British Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 13 July?
Jacques Villeneuve (1997), Nigel Mansell (1986) and Alan Jones (1980).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 13 July?
Sam Hanks (1914), Alberto Ascari (1918), Thierry Boutsen (1957) and Jarno Trulli (1974).
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