On This Day in F1: 27 January

1980 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 27 January
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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

27 January in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1974 and 1980 and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 27 January

  1. 2021

    1. In memoriam Adrián Campos passed away, aged 60.

  2. 2002

    1. In memoriam John James passed away, aged 87.

  3. 1990

    1. In memoriam Spider Webb passed away, aged 79.

  4. 1980Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Interlagos

    1. Pole position Jean-Pierre Jabouille on pole for Renault.5th career pole
    2. Race win René Arnoux wins for Renault.1st career win

  5. 1974Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Interlagos

    1. Farewell Peter Revson makes his final Grand Prix start for Shadow.last of 31 startsFarewell
    2. Pole positionEmerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi on pole for McLaren.5th career pole
    3. Race winEmerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi wins for McLaren.10th career win

  6. 1934

    1. Birthday George Follmer is born.turns 92 today

Grand Prix races held on 27 January

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

1980 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1980 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1René ArnouxRenault
  • 2Elio de AngelisTeam Lotus
  • 3Alan JonesWilliams

Pole Jean-Pierre Jabouille

1974 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1974 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Emerson FittipaldiMcLaren
  • 2Clay RegazzoniFerrari
  • 3Jacky IckxTeam Lotus

Pole Emerson Fittipaldi

Born on 27 January

George Follmerborn 1934 · turns 92 today3rdBest finish11thBest quali1Podium2Points finishes

In memoriam

Spider Webb8 October 1910 · 27 January 1990, aged 79
John James10 May 1914 · 27 January 2002, aged 87
Adrián Campos17 June 1960 · 27 January 2021, aged 60

January, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 28 Jan1973Emerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Argentine Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.
  3. Thu 29 Jan1978 Carlos Reutemann wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.
  4. Fri 30 Jan2009 Teddy Mayer, team principal of McLaren, passed away.
  5. Sat 31 Jan1960 Harry Blanchard passed away, aged 30.
  6. Sun 1 Feb1996 Ray Crawford passed away, aged 80.
  7. Mon 2 Feb2023 Jean-Pierre Jabouille, designer of the Ligier JS19, passed away, aged 80.
  8. Tue 3 Feb1956 Johnny Claes passed away, aged 39.

27 January in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 27 January?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 1980 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1974 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 27 January?
René Arnoux (1980) and Emerson Fittipaldi (1974).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 27 January?
George Follmer (1934).