May 12 in Formula 1 History
6 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on May 12, the latest the 2019 Spanish Grand Prix, won by Lewis Hamilton. F1 drivers born on May 12 include Stefano Modena and Roy Salvadori.
- Grands Prix held
- 6
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2019 Spanish GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1968 Spanish GP
- Drivers born
- 2
- Driver milestones
- 11
- Farewells
- 6
- Drivers who died
- 3
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pastor Maldonado | First pole position | 2012 Spanish GP |
| 1991 | Jean Alesi | First podium with Ferrari (P3) | 1991 Monaco GP |
| 1974 | Gérard Larrousse | F1 debut | 1974 Belgian GP |
| 1974 | Teddy Pilette | F1 debut | 1974 Belgian GP |
| 1974 | Tom Pryce | F1 debut | 1974 Belgian GP |
| 1974 | Vern Schuppan | F1 debut | 1974 Belgian GP |
| 1974 | Jody Scheckter | First podium | 1974 Belgian GP |
| 1968 | Brian Redman | First podium | 1968 Spanish GP |
| 1968 | Graham Hill | First win with Lotus | 1968 Spanish GP |
| 1968 | Denny Hulme | First podium with McLaren (P2) | 1968 Spanish GP |
| 1950 | Nino Farina | First pole position | 1950 British GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | AGS | Last race | 1991 Monaco GP |
| 1974 | Token | Debut | 1974 Belgian GP |
| 1968 | Jarama | First Grand Prix at the circuit | 1968 Spanish GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Fernando Alonso | Last win | 2013 Spanish GP |
| 2013 | Felipe Massa | Last podium with Ferrari (P3) | 2013 Spanish GP |
| 2012 | Pastor Maldonado | Last pole position | 2012 Spanish GP |
| 1974 | Gérard Larrousse | Last race | 1974 Belgian GP |
| 1974 | Teddy Pilette | Last race | 1974 Belgian GP |
| 1968 | Brian Redman | Last podium | 1968 Spanish GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Stefano Modena | 1963 | turns 63 in 2026 |
| Roy Salvadori | 1922 | 1922–2012 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Heini Walter | 2009 | 82 |
| Tony Bettenhausen | 1961 | 45 |
| Alfonso de Portago | 1957 | 29 |