On This Day in F1: 28 August

2022 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 28 August
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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

28 August in Formula 1: 7 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1977 and 2022 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 28 August

  1. 2022Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

    1. Pole position Carlos Sainz on pole for Ferrari.2nd career pole
    2. Race win Max Verstappen wins for Red Bull.29th career win

  2. 2016Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

    1. Debut Esteban Ocon makes his Grand Prix debut for Manor.first of 193 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes.28th career pole
    3. Race win Nico Rosberg wins for Mercedes.20th career win

  3. 2011Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

    1. Pole position Sebastian Vettel on pole for Red Bull.24th career pole
    2. Race win Sebastian Vettel wins for Red Bull.17th career win

  4. 2008

    1. In memoriam Phil Hill passed away, aged 81.

  5. 2001

    1. In memoriam Phil Cade passed away, aged 85.

  6. 1994Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

    1. Debut Philippe Adams makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus.first of 2 startsDebut
    2. Farewell Philippe Alliot makes his final Grand Prix start for Larrousse.last of 115 startsFarewell
    3. Pole position Rubens Barrichello on pole for Jordan.1st career pole
    4. Race win Damon Hill wins for Williams.6th career win

  7. 1989

    1. Birthday Valtteri Bottas is born.turns 37 today

  8. 1988Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

    1. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren.25th career pole
    2. Race win Ayrton Senna wins for McLaren.13th career win

  9. 1983Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit Zandvoort

    1. Pole position Nelson Piquet on pole for Brabham.8th career pole
    2. Race win René Arnoux wins for Ferrari.7th and final win

  10. 1977

    1. Debut Michael Bleekemolen makes his Grand Prix debut for March in the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort.first of 5 startsDebut
    2. Farewell Vern Schuppan makes his final Grand Prix start for Surtees in the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort.last of 12 startsFarewell
    3. Pole position Mario Andretti on pole for Team Lotus at Circuit Zandvoort.7th career pole
    4. Race win Niki Lauda wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Circuit Zandvoort.15th career win
    5. In memoriam Mike Parkes passed away, aged 45.

  11. 1924

    1. Birthday Jimmy Daywalt is born.would have turned 102 today

Grand Prix races held on 28 August

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

2022 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2022 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Sergio PérezRed Bull
  • 3Carlos SainzFerrari

Pole Carlos Sainz

2016 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2016 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

Pole Nico Rosberg

2011 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2011 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

Pole Sebastian Vettel

1994 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1994 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillWilliams
  • 2Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 3Jos VerstappenBenetton

Pole Rubens Barrichello

1988 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1988 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 2Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 3Ivan CapelliMarch

Pole Ayrton Senna

1983 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

1983 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1René ArnouxFerrari
  • 2Patrick TambayFerrari
  • 3John WatsonMcLaren

Pole Nelson Piquet

1977 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

1977 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Niki LaudaFerrari
  • 2Jacques LaffiteLigier
  • 3Jody ScheckterWolf

Pole Mario Andretti

Born on 28 August

Jimmy Daywaltborn 1924 · died 1966, aged 41
Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottasborn 1989 · turns 37 today10Wins20Poles67Podiums19Fastest laps

In memoriam

Mike Parkes24 September 1931 · 28 August 1977, aged 451Pole2ndBest finish2Podiums3Points finishes
Phil Cade12 June 1916 · 28 August 2001, aged 85
Phil Hill Phil Hill20 April 1927 · 28 August 2008, aged 811Title3Wins6Poles16Podiums

August, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sat 29 Aug2004 Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  3. Sun 30 Aug1981 Alain Prost wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Circuit Zandvoort.
  4. Mon 31 Aug1980 Nelson Piquet wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Circuit Zandvoort.
  5. Tue 1 Sep2002 Michael Schumacher wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  6. Wed 2 Sep1956 Juan-Manuel Fangio is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  7. Thu 3 Sep1950 Nino Farina is crowned World Champion with Alfa Romeo.
  8. Fri 4 Sep1960 Jack Brabham is crowned World Champion with Cooper-Climax.

28 August in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 28 August?
7 World Championship races took place on this date: 2022 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2016 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2011 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1994 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1988 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1983 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1977 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 28 August?
Max Verstappen (2022), Nico Rosberg (2016), Sebastian Vettel (2011), Damon Hill (1994), Ayrton Senna (1988), René Arnoux (1983) and Niki Lauda (1977).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 28 August?
Jimmy Daywalt (1924) and Valtteri Bottas (1989).