---
description: "12 July in Formula 1 history: 5 Grand Prix wins, 2 drivers born. Full results, podiums and milestones."
title: "On This Day in F1: 12 July"
image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AP-24KY28H4W1W11_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-scaled-1200x675.jpg
---
[Skip to main content](#content)
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/)
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/)
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/)
[Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/)
- [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/)
- [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/)
- [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/)
- [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/)
- [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/)
- [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/)
- [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/)
- [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/)
- [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/)
- [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/)
- [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/)
- Add to home screen
[Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/)
[Next session US United States Grand Prix · FP3 LIVE NOW](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/usa-grand-prix-f1-race-information/)
[Next session US United States Grand Prix · FP3 LIVE NOW](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/usa-grand-prix-f1-race-information/)
# On This Day in F1: 12 July
On This Day in Formula 1 12 July
[5 Grand Prix wins](#otd-races) [5 Pole positions](#otd-timeline) [2 Born, passed away](#otd-people) [4 Landmarks](#otd-timeline)
12 July in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1987 and 2020 and 2 drivers were born.
## Timeline of 12 July
All 14Race win 5In memoriam 1Farewell 1Pole position 5Birthday 2
1. ### 2020Styrian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Red Bull Ring
1. Pole position **[Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)** on pole for [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/).89th career pole
2. Race win **[Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)** wins for [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/).85th career win
2. ### 2009German Formula 1 Grand Prix · Nürburgring
1. Farewell **[Sébastien Bourdais](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sebastien-bourdais/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Toro Rosso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/toro-rosso/).last of 27 startsFarewell
2. Pole position **[Mark Webber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mark-webber/)** on pole for [Red Bull](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/red-bull-racing/).1st career pole
3. Race win **[Mark Webber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mark-webber/)** wins for [Red Bull](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/red-bull-racing/).1st career win
3. ### 1998British Formula 1 Grand Prix · Silverstone Circuit
1. Pole position **[Mika Häkkinen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mika-hakkinen/)** on pole for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/).7th career pole
2. Race win **[Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/)** wins for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/).31st career win
4. ### 1996
1. In memoriam **[Walter Hassan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engine-designers/walter-hassan/)**, F1 car designer, passed away, aged 91.
5. ### 1992British Formula 1 Grand Prix · Silverstone Circuit
1. Pole position **[Nigel Mansell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nigel-mansell/)** on pole for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).25th career pole
2. Race win **[Nigel Mansell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nigel-mansell/)** wins for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).28th career win
6. ### 1987British Formula 1 Grand Prix · Silverstone Circuit
1. Pole position **[Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)** on pole for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).21st career pole
2. Race win **[Nigel Mansell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nigel-mansell/)** wins for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).10th career win
7. ### 1944
1. Birthday **[Jim Crawford](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-crawford-information-statistics/)** is born.would have turned 82 today
8. ### 1930
1. Birthday **[Guy Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/guy-ligier-information-statistics/)** is born.would have turned 96 today
## Grand Prix races held on 12 July
Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.
[ 2020 Styrian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes - 2Valtteri BottasMercedes - 3Max VerstappenRed Bull Pole **Lewis Hamilton**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2020-styrian-grand-prix-race-results/) [ 2009 German Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Mark WebberRed Bull - 2Sebastian VettelRed Bull - 3Felipe MassaFerrari Pole **Mark Webber**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2009-formula-1-grand-prix-germany/) [ 1998 British Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Michael SchumacherFerrari - 2Mika HäkkinenMcLaren - 3Eddie IrvineFerrari Pole **Mika Häkkinen**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1998-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) [ 1992 British Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Nigel MansellWilliams - 2Riccardo PatreseWilliams - 3Martin BrundleBenetton Pole **Nigel Mansell**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1992-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) [ 1987 British Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Nigel MansellWilliams - 2Nelson PiquetWilliams - 3Ayrton SennaTeam Lotus Pole **Nelson Piquet**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/)
## Born on 12 July
 **[Guy Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/guy-ligier-information-statistics/)**born 1930 · died 2015, aged 85**8th**Best finish**11th**Best quali**1**Points finishes**12**Grands Prix
 **[Jim Crawford](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-crawford-information-statistics/)**born 1944 · died 2007, aged 62
## July, day by day
Pick any date to open its page. The dots show how much F1 history a day carries.
### July
[←](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/1-june/) [→](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/1-august/)
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun [1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/1-july/) [2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/2-july/) [3](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/3-july/) [4](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/4-july/) [5](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/5-july/) [6](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/6-july/) [7](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/7-july/) [8](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/8-july/) [9](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/9-july/) [10](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/10-july/) [11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/11-july/) [12](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/12-july/) [13](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/13-july/) [14](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/14-july/) [15](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/15-july/) [16](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/16-july/) [17](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/17-july/) [18](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/18-july/) [19](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/19-july/) [20](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/20-july/) [21](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/21-july/) [22](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/22-july/) [23](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/23-july/) [24](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/24-july/) [25](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/25-july/) [26](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/26-july/) [27](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/27-july/) [28](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/28-july/) [29](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/29-july/) [30](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/30-july/) [31](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/31-july/)
Red marks today; the dots show how many entries a day has.
1. Coming up this week
2. [Mon 13 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/13-july/)1980 **[Alan Jones](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alan-jones/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1980-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) at [Brands Hatch](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/brands-hatch-layout-records/).
3. [Tue 14 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/14-july/)1951 **[José-Froilán González](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jose-froilan-gonzalez/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1951-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Silverstone Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/silverstone-circuit/).
4. [Wed 15 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/15-july/)1961 **[Wolfgang von Trips](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/wolfgang-von-trips/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Aintree Motor Racing Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/aintree-circuit-layout-records/).
5. [Thu 16 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/16-july/)1955 **[Juan-Manuel Fangio](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/juan-manuel-fangio/)** is crowned World Champion with [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/).
6. [Fri 17 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/17-july/)1954 **[José-Froilán González](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jose-froilan-gonzalez/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1954-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Silverstone Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/silverstone-circuit/).
7. [Sat 18 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/18-july/)1953 **[Alberto Ascari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alberto-ascari/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Silverstone Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/silverstone-circuit/).
8. [Sun 19 Jul](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/19-july/)1952 **[Alberto Ascari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alberto-ascari/)** wins the [British Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1952-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Silverstone Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/silverstone-circuit/).
## 12 July in F1 history: questions
Which Formula 1 races were held on 12 July?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2020 Styrian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2009 German Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1998 British Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1992 British Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1987 British Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 12 July?
Lewis Hamilton (2020), Mark Webber (2009), Michael Schumacher (1998), Nigel Mansell (1992) and Nigel Mansell (1987).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 12 July?
Guy Ligier (1930) and Jim Crawford (1944).
### FREE F1 Newsletter
Just enter your email address
You've already signed up, Thanks!
Check your inbox now to confirm your subscription.
### Next Event Tickets
-  2026 Mexico F1 GP2026 Mexico F1 Grand Prix30 Oct–1 Nov Mexico CityAutodromo Hermanos Rodriguez In 8 days [Tickets from €483 →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/buy/?gp=Mexico)
-  2026 Brazilian F1 GP2026 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix6–8 Nov Sao PauloAutodromo Interlagos In 15 days [Tickets from €686 →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/buy/?gp=Brazil)
-  2026 Qatar F1 GP2026 Qatar F1 Grand Prix27–29 Nov DohaLusail International Circuit In 36 days [Tickets from €237 →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/buy/?gp=Qatar)
[All F1 Tickets →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/)
### F1 News Top 3
- [Verstappen Slams Ex-Drivers After Damon Hill's 202...2 comments | posted 4 days ago](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/verstappen-slams-ex-drivers-after-damon-hills-2026-u-turn/)
- [Horner Reveals Hamilton's Secret Talks Over Red Bu...2 comments | posted 3 days ago](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/horner-reveals-hamiltons-secret-talks-over-red-bull-move/)
- [Perez hints retirement could come soon1 comment | posted 3 days ago](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/perez-hints-retirement-could-come-soon/)
### Recent F1 Comments
-  [Jere Jyrälä](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fan/jere-jyrala/) on [Leclerc Rules Out Missing F1 Race for First Child's Birth](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/leclerc-rules-out-missing-f1-race-for-first-childs-birth/#comment-432460)31 minutes ago
-  [Jere Jyrälä](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fan/jere-jyrala/) on [Cadillac Leaves Door Open for Ocon Amid 2027 F1 Uncertainty](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/cadillac-leaves-door-open-for-ocon-amid-2027-f1-uncertainty/#comment-432459)32 minutes ago
-  [Jere Jyrälä](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fan/jere-jyrala/) on [Sainz Softens Qatar and Abu Dhabi Stance After Williams Statement](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/williams-clarifies-sainz-comments-on-gulf-races/#comment-432458)33 minutes ago
[All F1 Fan Comments](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-comments-on-f1-fansite-com/)
### Newest Video
- [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-videos/hunt-we-need-to-talk-about-james-official-trailer/) #### [HUNT: We Need to Talk About James - Official Trailer](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-videos/hunt-we-need-to-talk-about-james-official-trailer/)October 24, 2026
### Last Pictures
- [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpaper/photos-of-friday-practice-before-the-2026-italian-f1-gp/) #### [Photos of Friday Practice before the 2026 Italian F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpaper/photos-of-friday-practice-before-the-2026-italian-f1-gp/)September 4, 2026
### TOP 5 Popular F1 Drivers
- [Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/)
- [Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-antonelli/)
- [George Russell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/george-russell-information-statistics/)
- [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)
- [Alex Albon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alexander-albon-information-statistics/)
[All F1 drivers](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/)
### TOP 5 Popular F1 Teams
- [Aston Martin F1 Team](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/aston-martin-f1-team-information-statistics/)
- [Ferrari F1 Team](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/)
- [Mercedes F1 Team](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/)
- [Brabham F1 Team](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/brabham-f1-information-statistics/)
- [Jordan F1 Team](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/jordan-f1-information-statistics/)
[All F1 teams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/)
### TOP 5 Popular F1 Races
- [2026 US Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/usa-grand-prix-f1-race-information/)
- [2026 Singapore Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/singapore-grand-prix-f1-race-information/)
- [2026 São Paulo Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/sao-paulo-grand-prix/)
- [2026 Japanese Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/japanese-grand-prix/)
- [2026 Hungarian Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/hungarian-grand-prix/)
[Full F1 calendar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/)
### TOP 5 Popular F1 Content
- [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/)
- [Login](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/)
- [F1 Driver Comparison Tool](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/f1-driver-comparison/)
- [F1 Wallpapers HD](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/)
- [2026 US Grand Prix: F1 Schedule, Results & Winners](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/usa-grand-prix-f1-race-information/)
[All Time F1 content](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/)
- [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvgDhPFOF_RoheMLEmX8xCg)
- [Follow us on X](https://twitter.com/f1fansite)
- [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/f1fansite)
- [Follow us on Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/f1fansite/)
- [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/f1fansite.com_official/)
- [Subscribe to our RSS feed](https://www.f1-fansite.com/feed/)
[About](https://www.f1-fansite.com/about-us/) [Contact](https://www.f1-fansite.com/contact/) [Editorial Policy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/editorial-policy/) [Advertising](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-advertising/) [Disclaimer](https://www.f1-fansite.com/disclaimer/) [Privacy Policy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/privacy-policy/) [Cookie Policy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/cookie-policy/)
© 2001-2026 F1-Fansite.com. All rights reserved.
Powered by [ProTrix](https://protrix.nl). Not affiliated with Formula 1 or the FIA.
Scroll to top
×
 **Add F1-Fansite to your home screen** One tap and it’s on your home screen, like an app.
Add
1. 1 Tap at the bottom of your screen
2. 2 Then pick “Add to Home Screen”
Share
X Facebook WhatsApp Reddit Copy link