On This Day in F1: 29 August

2021 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 29 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

29 August in Formula 1: 7 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1976 and 2021, 1 world title was decided and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 29 August

  1. 2021

    1. Pole position Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.9th career pole
    2. Race win Max Verstappen wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.16th career win

  2. 2010

    1. Pole position Mark Webber on pole for Red Bull at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.6th career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.14th career win

  3. 2009

    1. In memoriam Frank Gardner passed away, aged 77.

  4. 2004

    1. Pole position Jarno Trulli on pole for Renault at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.2nd career pole
    2. Race win Kimi Räikkönen wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.2nd career win
    3. World title Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.7th world titleTitle clinched

  5. 2002

    1. In memoriam Lance Macklin passed away, aged 82.

  6. 1999

    1. Pole position Mika Häkkinen on pole for McLaren at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.20th career pole
    2. Race win David Coulthard wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.6th career win

  7. 1993

    1. Pole position Alain Prost on pole for Williams at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.31st career pole
    2. Race win Damon Hill wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.2nd career win

  8. 1982

    1. Pole position Alain Prost on pole for Renault at Dijon-Prenois.6th career pole
    2. Race win Keke Rosberg wins the Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Dijon-Prenois.1st career win

  9. 1977

    1. In memoriam Brian McGuire passed away, aged 31.

  10. 1976

    1. Debut Conny Andersson makes his Grand Prix debut for Surtees in the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort.first of 5 startsDebut
    2. Debut Boy Hayje makes his Grand Prix debut for Penske in the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort.first of 7 startsDebut
    3. Pole position Ronnie Peterson on pole for March at Circuit Zandvoort.11th career pole
    4. Race win James Hunt wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuit Zandvoort.5th career win

  11. 1947

    1. Birthday James Hunt is born.would have turned 79 today

  12. 1933

    1. Birthday Alan Stacey is born.would have turned 93 today

Grand Prix races held on 29 August

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

2021 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2021 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2George RussellWilliams
  • 3Lewis HamiltonMercedes

Pole Max Verstappen

2010 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2010 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMcLaren
  • 2Mark WebberRed Bull
  • 3Robert KubicaRenault

Pole Mark Webber

2004 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2004 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren
  • 2Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 3Rubens BarrichelloFerrari

Pole Jarno Trulli

1999 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1999 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1David CoulthardMcLaren
  • 2Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 3Heinz-Harald FrentzenJordan

Pole Mika Häkkinen

1993 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1993 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillWilliams
  • 2Michael SchumacherBenetton
  • 3Alain ProstWilliams

Pole Alain Prost

1982 Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix

1982 Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Keke RosbergWilliams
  • 2Alain ProstRenault
  • 3Niki LaudaMcLaren

Pole Alain Prost

1976 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

1976 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1James HuntMcLaren
  • 2Clay RegazzoniFerrari
  • 3Mario AndrettiTeam Lotus

Pole Ronnie Peterson

Born on 29 August

Alan Staceyborn 1933 · died 1960, aged 26
James Hunt James Huntborn 1947 · died 1993, aged 451Title10Wins14Poles23Podiums

In memoriam

Brian McGuire13 December 1945 · 29 August 1977, aged 31
Lance Macklin2 September 1919 · 29 August 2002, aged 82
Frank Gardner1 October 1931 · 29 August 2009, aged 77

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sun 30 Aug1981 Alain Prost wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Circuit Zandvoort.
  3. Mon 31 Aug1980 Nelson Piquet wins the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Circuit Zandvoort.
  4. Tue 1 Sep2002 Michael Schumacher wins the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
  5. Wed 2 Sep1956 Juan-Manuel Fangio is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  6. Thu 3 Sep1950 Nino Farina is crowned World Champion with Alfa Romeo.
  7. Fri 4 Sep1960 Jack Brabham is crowned World Champion with Cooper-Climax.
  8. Sat 5 Sep1954 Juan-Manuel Fangio wins the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

29 August in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 29 August?
7 World Championship races took place on this date: 2021 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2010 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2004 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1999 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1993 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1982 Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1976 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 29 August?
Max Verstappen (2021), Lewis Hamilton (2010), Kimi Räikkönen (2004), David Coulthard (1999), Damon Hill (1993), Keke Rosberg (1982) and James Hunt (1976).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 29 August?
Yes: Michael Schumacher (2004, Ferrari).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 29 August?
Alan Stacey (1933) and James Hunt (1947).