May 20 in Formula 1 History

3 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on May 20, the latest the 1984 French Grand Prix, won by Niki Lauda. F1 drivers born on May 20 include Bob Sweikert, Ralph Firman and Aldo Gordini.

Grands Prix held
3
Latest Grand Prix
1984 French GP
First Grand Prix
1962 Dutch GP
Drivers born
3
Records and Grand Slams
1
Driver milestones
8
Farewells
2
Drivers who died
3
Grands Prix held on May 20
YearGrand PrixWinnerSecondThirdPole
19841984 French GPNiki LaudaPatrick TambayNigel MansellPatrick Tambay
19731973 Belgian GPJackie StewartFrançois CevertEmerson FittipaldiRonnie Peterson
19621962 Dutch GPGraham HillTrevor TaylorPhil HillJohn Surtees
Records and Grand Slams on May 20
YearDriverFeatRace
1984Niki LaudaNew record: 46 podiums (previous: Carlos Reutemann, 45)1984 French GP
Driver milestones on May 20
YearDriverMilestoneRace
1984Patrick TambayFirst podium with Renault (P2)1984 French GP
1962Ben PonF1 debut1962 Dutch GP
1962Graham HillFirst win1962 Dutch GP
1962Trevor TaylorFirst podium1962 Dutch GP
1962Richie GintherFirst race with BRM1962 Dutch GP
1962John SurteesFirst race with Lola1962 Dutch GP
1962Jack BrabhamFirst race with Lotus1962 Dutch GP
1950Juan Manuel FangioFirst pole position1950 Monaco GP
Teams and circuits on May 20
YearTeam / circuitMilestoneRace
1973ZolderFirst Grand Prix at the circuit1973 Belgian GP
1962LolaDebut1962 Dutch GP
Farewells on May 20
YearDriverFarewellRace
1962Ben PonLast race1962 Dutch GP
1962Trevor TaylorLast podium1962 Dutch GP
F1 drivers born on May 20
DriverBornAge / lifetime
Ralph Firman1975turns 51 in 2026
Aldo Gordini19211921–1995
Bob Sweikert19261926–1956
F1 drivers who died on May 20
DriverDiedAge
Niki Lauda201970
Bill Holland198477
Edgar Barth196548

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