On This Day in F1: 2 November

2014 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 2 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

2 November in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 2008 and 2014, 1 world title was decided and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 2 November

  1. 2014

    1. Pole position Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes at Circuit of The Americas.13th career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Circuit of The Americas.32nd career win

  2. 2008

    1. Pole position Felipe Massa on pole for Ferrari at Autodromo Interlagos.15th career pole
    2. Race win Felipe Massa wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autodromo Interlagos.11th and final win
    3. World title Lewis Hamilton is crowned World Champion with McLaren.first world titleTitle clinched

  3. 2007

    1. In memoriam Don Freeland passed away, aged 82.

  4. 1975

    1. Birthday Stéphane Sarrazin is born.turns 50 today

  5. 1946

    1. Birthday Alan Jones is born.turns 79 today

Grand Prix races held on 2 November

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

2014 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

2014 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 3Daniel RicciardoRed Bull

Pole Nico Rosberg

2008 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2008 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Felipe MassaFerrari
  • 2Fernando AlonsoRenault
  • 3Kimi RäikkönenFerrari

Pole Felipe Massa

Born on 2 November

Alan Jones Alan Jonesborn 1946 · turns 79 today1Title12Wins6Poles24Podiums
Stéphane Sarrazinborn 1975 · turns 50 today

In memoriam

Don Freeland25 March 1925 · 2 November 2007, aged 823rdBest finish6thBest quali1Podium1Points finishes

November, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Tue 3 Nov1968 Graham Hill is crowned World Champion with Team Lotus.
  3. Wed 4 Nov1990 Nelson Piquet wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  4. Thu 5 Nov1989 Thierry Boutsen wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  5. Fri 6 Nov1994 Damon Hill wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Suzuka Circuit.
  6. Sat 7 Nov1993 Ayrton Senna wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  7. Sun 8 Nov1992 Gerhard Berger wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  8. Mon 9 Nov2014 Nico Rosberg wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Autodromo Interlagos.

2 November in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 2 November?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 2014 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix and 2008 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 2 November?
Lewis Hamilton (2014) and Felipe Massa (2008).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 2 November?
Yes: Lewis Hamilton (2008, McLaren).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 2 November?
Alan Jones (1946) and Stéphane Sarrazin (1975).