May 1 in Formula 1 History
5 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on May 1, the latest the 2016 Russian Grand Prix, won by Nico Rosberg. F1 drivers born on May 1 include Geoff Lees and Desmond Titterington.
- Grands Prix held
- 5
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2016 Russian GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1972 Spanish GP
- Drivers born
- 2
- Records and Grand Slams
- 1
- Driver milestones
- 6
- Farewells
- 6
- Drivers who died
- 5
| Year | Driver | Feat | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | 1st Grand Slam (pole, win, fastest lap, every lap led) | 2016 Russian GP |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Nicola Larini | First podium | 1994 San Marino GP |
| 1994 | Gerhard Berger | 150th Grand Prix start | 1994 San Marino GP |
| 1988 | Julian Bailey | F1 debut | 1988 San Marino GP |
| 1988 | Ayrton Senna | First win with McLaren | 1988 San Marino GP |
| 1988 | Ayrton Senna | First podium with McLaren (P1) | 1988 San Marino GP |
| 1972 | Wilson Fittipaldi | F1 debut | 1972 Spanish GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Dallara | Debut | 1988 San Marino GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Max Verstappen | Last race with Toro Rosso | 2016 Russian GP |
| 1994 | Ayrton Senna | Last race | 1994 San Marino GP |
| 1994 | Nicola Larini | Last podium | 1994 San Marino GP |
| 1988 | Adrián Campos | Last race | 1988 San Marino GP |
| 1983 | Patrick Tambay | Last win | 1983 San Marino GP |
| 1972 | Alex Soler-Roig | Last race | 1972 Spanish GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Geoff Lees | 1951 | turns 75 in 2026 |
| Desmond Titterington | 1928 | 1928–2002 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Alessandro Zanardi | 2026 | 60 |
| Geoff Duke | 2015 | 92 |
| Brian Shawe Taylor | 1999 | 84 |
| Ayrton Senna | 1994 | 34 |
| Mike Nazaruk | 1955 | 34 |