Hamilton wins his first GP2 race
On 6 May 2006, Lewis Hamilton won his first GP2 race at the Nürburgring, driving for ART Grand Prix. The victory launched a dominant season that left Formula 1 with very little choice but…
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Ferrari remove the barcode from the F10 livery
On 6 May 2010, Ferrari confirmed they had removed a barcode graphic from the F10 following FIA scrutiny over whether the design constituted disguised tobacco advertising. It was not the first time the team…
FOTA demands emergency talks with FIA over 2010 rules
On 6 May 2009, the Formula One Teams Association formally requested emergency meetings with the FIA over Max Mosley's proposed budget cap and a controversial two-tier regulatory structure for 2010. The teams were alarmed.…
Super Aguri withdraw from Formula 1
On 6 May 2008, Super Aguri announced their withdrawal from Formula 1 with immediate effect. A late-stage financial rescue had fallen through, and one of the sport's most unlikely projects came to an abrupt…
Born on this day: Patricio O’Ward
Patricio O'Ward was born on 6 May 1999 in Monterrey, Mexico. The IndyCar standout with McLaren ties has made the case for a Formula 1 seat more convincingly than almost anyone racing outside it.
The only time Ayrton Senna failed to qualify
On 6 May 1984, Ayrton Senna failed to qualify for the San Marino Grand Prix. It happened exactly once in 161 attempts. It also happened in just his fourth race weekend as a Formula…
Born today: Andrea Chiesa, 1964
Andrea Chiesa was born on 6 May 1964. The Swiss driver spent the 1992 season trying to qualify a Fondmetal that rarely wanted to be qualified.