On This Day in F1: 1 November

2020 E. Romagna Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 1 November
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Grand Prix wins
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Pole positions
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Born, passed away
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Landmarks

1 November in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1987 and 2020, 2 world titles were decided and 6 drivers were born.

Timeline of 1 November

  1. 2020

    1. Pole position Valtteri Bottas on pole for Mercedes at Autodromo Imola.15th career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the E. Romagna Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Autodromo Imola.93rd career win

  2. 2017

    1. In memoriam Ernie Pieterse passed away, aged 79.

  3. 2015

    1. Pole position Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.20th career pole
    2. Race win Nico Rosberg wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.12th career win

  4. 2009

    1. Pole position Lewis Hamilton on pole for McLaren at Yas Marina Circuit.17th career pole
    2. Race win Sebastian Vettel wins the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Yas Marina Circuit.5th career win

  5. 1998

    1. Pole position Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.20th career pole
    2. Race win Mika Häkkinen wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Suzuka Circuit.9th career win
    3. World title Mika Häkkinen is crowned World Champion with McLaren.first world titleTitle clinched

  6. 1987

    1. Pole position Gerhard Berger on pole for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.2nd career pole
    2. Race win Gerhard Berger wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.2nd career win
    3. World title Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Williams.3rd world titleTitle clinched

  7. 1962

    1. In memoriam Ricardo Rodríguez passed away, aged 20.

  8. 1936

    1. Birthday Jackie Lewis is born.turns 89 today
    2. Birthday Jack Lewis is born.turns 89 today

  9. 1928

    1. Birthday Ted Whiteaway is born.would have turned 97 today

  10. 1924

    1. Birthday Bob Veith is born.would have turned 101 today

  11. 1918

    1. Birthday Ken Miles is born.would have turned 107 today

  12. 1898

    1. Birthday Arthur Legat is born.would have turned 127 today

Grand Prix races held on 1 November

Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.

2020 E. Romagna Formula 1 Grand Prix

2020 E. Romagna Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Valtteri BottasMercedes
  • 3Daniel RicciardoRenault

Pole Valtteri Bottas

2015 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

2015 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 2Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 3Valtteri BottasWilliams

Pole Nico Rosberg

2009 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix

2009 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelRed Bull
  • 2Mark WebberRed Bull
  • 3Jenson ButtonBrawn

Pole Lewis Hamilton

1998 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1998 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 2Eddie IrvineFerrari
  • 3David CoulthardMcLaren

Pole Michael Schumacher

1987 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1987 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Gerhard BergerFerrari
  • 2Ayrton SennaTeam Lotus
  • 3Stefan JohanssonMcLaren

Pole Gerhard Berger

Born on 1 November

Arthur Legatborn 1898 · died 1960, aged 61
Ken Milesborn 1918 · died 1966, aged 47
Bob Veithborn 1924 · died 2006, aged 81
Ted Whiteawayborn 1928 · died 1995, aged 66
Jackie Lewisborn 1936 · turns 89 today4thBest finish7thBest quali1Points finishes9Grands Prix
Jack Lewisborn 1936 · turns 89 today

In memoriam

Ricardo Rodríguez14 February 1942 · 1 November 1962, aged 204thBest finish2ndBest quali2Points finishes5Grands Prix
Ernie Pieterse4 July 1938 · 1 November 2017, aged 79

November, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Mon 2 Nov2008 Lewis Hamilton is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  3. Tue 3 Nov1968 Graham Hill is crowned World Champion with Team Lotus.
  4. Wed 4 Nov1990 Nelson Piquet wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  5. Thu 5 Nov1989 Thierry Boutsen wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  6. Fri 6 Nov1994 Damon Hill wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Suzuka Circuit.
  7. Sat 7 Nov1993 Ayrton Senna wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  8. Sun 8 Nov1992 Gerhard Berger wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Adelaide Street Circuit.

1 November in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 1 November?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2020 E. Romagna Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2015 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2009 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1998 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1987 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 1 November?
Lewis Hamilton (2020), Nico Rosberg (2015), Sebastian Vettel (2009), Mika Häkkinen (1998) and Gerhard Berger (1987).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 1 November?
Yes: Nelson Piquet (1987, Williams) and Mika Häkkinen (1998, McLaren).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 1 November?
Arthur Legat (1898), Ken Miles (1918), Bob Veith (1924), Ted Whiteaway (1928), Jackie Lewis (1936) and Jack Lewis (1936).