May 4 in Formula 1 History

4 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on May 4, the latest the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, won by Oscar Piastri. F1 drivers born on May 4 include John Watson and Wolfgang von Trips.

Grands Prix held
4
Latest Grand Prix
2025 Miami GP
First Grand Prix
1969 Spanish GP
Drivers born
2
Driver milestones
5
Farewells
2
Drivers who died
5
Grands Prix held on May 4
YearGrand PrixWinnerSecondThirdPole
20252025 Miami GPOscar PiastriLando NorrisGeorge RussellMax Verstappen
20032003 Spanish GPMichael SchumacherFernando AlonsoRubens BarrichelloMichael Schumacher
19801980 Belgian GPDidier PironiAlan JonesCarlos ReutemannAlan Jones
19691969 Spanish GPJackie StewartBruce McLarenJean-Pierre BeltoiseJochen Rindt
Driver milestones on May 4
YearDriverMilestoneRace
2003Jarno Trulli100th Grand Prix start2003 Spanish GP
1996Michael SchumacherFirst pole position with Ferrari1996 San Marino GP
1980Tiff NeedellF1 debut1980 Belgian GP
1980Didier PironiFirst win1980 Belgian GP
1980Carlos ReutemannFirst podium with Williams (P3)1980 Belgian GP
Teams and circuits on May 4
YearTeam / circuitMilestoneRace
1969MontjuïcFirst Grand Prix at the circuit1969 Spanish GP
Farewells on May 4
YearDriverFarewellRace
2025Jack DoohanLast race2025 Miami GP
1980Tiff NeedellLast race1980 Belgian GP
F1 drivers born on May 4
DriverBornAge / lifetime
John Watson1946turns 80 in 2026
Wolfgang von Trips19281928–1961
F1 drivers who died on May 4
DriverDiedAge
Hernando da Silva Ramos2026101
Jochen Mass202579
Leslie Marr202199
Al Pease201493
Tony Settember201488

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