July 5 in Formula 1 History
9 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on July 5, the latest the 2026 British Grand Prix, won by Charles Leclerc. F1 drivers born on July 5 include Elmer George.
- Grands Prix held
- 9
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2026 British GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1953 French GP
- Drivers born
- 1
- Driver milestones
- 18
- Farewells
- 5
- Drivers who died
- 4
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Nicholas Latifi | F1 debut | 2020 Austrian GP |
| 2020 | Lando Norris | First podium | 2020 Austrian GP |
| 2020 | Pierre Gasly | First race with AlphaTauri | 2020 Austrian GP |
| 2020 | Esteban Ocon | First race with Renault | 2020 Austrian GP |
| 2008 | Heikki Kovalainen | First pole position | 2008 British GP |
| 1992 | Martin Brundle | First podium | 1992 French GP |
| 1987 | Riccardo Patrese | 150th Grand Prix start | 1987 French GP |
| 1981 | Alain Prost | First win | 1981 French GP |
| 1981 | Patrick Tambay | First race with Ligier | 1981 French GP |
| 1959 | Colin Davis | F1 debut | 1959 French GP |
| 1959 | Dan Gurney | F1 debut | 1959 French GP |
| 1959 | Fritz d'Orey | F1 debut | 1959 French GP |
| 1959 | Stirling Moss | First race with BRM | 1959 French GP |
| 1959 | Tony Brooks | First win with Ferrari | 1959 French GP |
| 1953 | Mike Hawthorn | First win | 1953 French GP |
| 1953 | Stirling Moss | First race with Cooper | 1953 French GP |
| 1953 | Mike Hawthorn | First podium with Ferrari (P1) | 1953 French GP |
| 1953 | Juan Manuel Fangio | First podium with Maserati (P2) | 1953 French GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | AlphaTauri | Debut | 2020 Austrian GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Heikki Kovalainen | Last pole position | 2008 British GP |
| 1992 | Andrea Chiesa | Last race | 1992 French GP |
| 1969 | Jackie Stewart | Last pole position with Matra | 1969 French GP |
| 1959 | Jean Behra | Last race | 1959 French GP |
| 1953 | José Froilán González | Last podium with Maserati (P3) | 1953 French GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Elmer George | 1928 | 1928–1976 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Rodger Ward | 2004 | 83 |
| Dorino Serafini | 2000 | 91 |
| Albert Scherrer | 1986 | 78 |
| Bob Scott | 1954 | 26 |