What happened on this day, June 23 in Formula 1 history? Find out interesting facts and stories about Formula 1 on this day.
1963
Jim Clark dominated the 1963 Dutch Grand Prix, securing Lotus’s tenth Grand Prix victory. Starting from pole, Clark repeatedly broke the lap record, surpassing the 100mph barrier at Zandvoort and lapping all other drivers. Dan Gurney finished second, followed by John Surtees, with Innes Ireland in fourth for the British Racing Partnership in their BRP-BRM, and Richie Ginther fifth.
1968
At the 1968 Dutch Grand Prix, Jackie Stewart achieved Matra‘s inaugural victory amid torrential rain, marking several firsts: the first win for a French manufacturer, the first for a Cosworth engine outside of a Lotus, and the first under the management of Ken Tyrrell. Additionally, Anthony Beltoise finished second in another Matra, powered by their own V12 engine, rounding off a triumphant day for the French aerospace firm.
1985
For the first time in a decade, the United States hosted only one Grand Prix. Finland’s Keke Rosberg overtook pole-sitter Ayrton Senna on the eighth lap, overcame tyre and brake issues, and withstood pressure from the Ferraris of Stefan Johansson and Michele Alboreto to claim victory. Stefan Bellof secured a commendable fourth place for Tyrrell, marking the final points for the legendary Cosworth-Ford V8 engine in what was also Nelson Piquet‘s 100th Grand Prix start.
1991
F1 drivers Johnny Herbert, Bertrand Gachot, and Volker Wiedler triumphed at the 1991 Le Mans 24 Hours, driving a Japanese Mazda to victory. This marked the first win for a car manufactured outside of Western Europe in this prestigious race.
2002
At the 2002 European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring, Rubens Barrichello took the win after his teammate Michael Schumacher experienced a rare spin, relegating him to second place.
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