11 May in Ferrari history: Michael Schumacher masters Monaco
11 May brings together three Ferrari victories, including two at Monaco. Niki Lauda won in the Principality in 1975, Michael Schumacher mastered the wet conditions there in 1997, and Felipe Massa added a Turkish Grand Prix victory in 2008.
1997: Ferrari makes the right tyre choice at Monaco
Light rain created a difficult decision before the start. Michael Schumacher and Ferrari chose wet tyres, while the Williams drivers started on dry-weather tyres.
The Ferrari immediately gained the advantage, with Michael Schumacher taking the lead as the Williams cars struggled for traction. He went on to win, while Eddie Irvine finished third to give Ferrari two places on the podium.
It was Ferrari’s first victory of the 1997 season. The result combined a decisive tyre choice with the ability to manage Monaco’s narrow streets in treacherous conditions.
Other Ferrari victories on 11 May
Niki Lauda’s 1975 Monaco victory came ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi and Carlos Pace. In 2008, Felipe Massa won at Istanbul Park, with Kimi Räikkönen finishing third in the other Ferrari.
These three races make 11 May a date shared by winners from distinct Ferrari generations. Explore one of those careers in our Michael Schumacher records and statistics.
Ferrari’s calendar for 11 May
May 11 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
Explore Ferrari Grand Prix results, qualifying and Sprint sessions, driver birthdays, remembrance dates and selected milestones connected with this day.
Ferrari milestones on May 11
The Ferrari 125 S made its racing debut
The Ferrari 125 S made its racing debut at Piacenza on 11 May 1947 with Franco Cortese at the wheel. Enzo Ferrari later described the retirement while leading as a “promising failure”.
Ferrari Grands Prix held on May 11
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