On This Day in F1: 29 March

2026 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 29 March
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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 March in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1981 and 2026 and 4 drivers were born.

Timeline of 29 March

  1. 2026

    1. Pole position Kimi Antonelli on pole for Mercedes at Suzuka Circuit.2nd career pole
    2. Race win Kimi Antonelli wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Suzuka Circuit.2nd career win

  2. 2015

    1. Pole position Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Sepang International Circuit.40th career pole
    2. Race win Sebastian Vettel wins the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Sepang International Circuit.40th career win

  3. 2009

    1. Debut Sébastien Buemi makes his Grand Prix debut for Toro Rosso in the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit.first of 55 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Jenson Button on pole for Brawn at Albert Park Circuit.4th career pole
    3. Race win Jenson Button wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brawn at Albert Park Circuit.2nd career win

  4. 2006

    1. In memoriam Bob Veith passed away, aged 81.

  5. 1998

    1. Pole position Mika Häkkinen on pole for McLaren at Autodromo Interlagos.3rd career pole
    2. Race win Mika Häkkinen wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Interlagos.3rd career win

  6. 1981

    1. Debut Ricardo Londoño makes his Grand Prix debut for Ensign in the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.first of 1 startDebut
    2. Pole position Nelson Piquet on pole for Brabham at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.3rd career pole
    3. Race win Carlos Reutemann wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.11th career win
    4. In memoriam David Prophet passed away, aged 43.

  7. 1974

    1. Birthday Marc Gené is born.turns 52 today

  8. 1961

    1. Birthday Gary Brabham is born.turns 65 today

  9. 1923

    1. Birthday Geoff Duke is born.would have turned 103 today

  10. 1900

    1. Birthday Bill Aston is born.would have turned 126 today

Grand Prix races held on 29 March

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

2026 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2026 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Kimi AntonelliMercedes
  • 2Oscar PiastriMcLaren
  • 3Charles LeclercFerrari

Pole Kimi Antonelli

2015 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2015 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelFerrari
  • 2Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 3Nico RosbergMercedes

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2009 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2009 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jenson ButtonBrawn
  • 2Rubens BarrichelloBrawn
  • 3Jarno TrulliToyota

Pole Jenson Button

1998 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1998 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 2David CoulthardMcLaren
  • 3Michael SchumacherFerrari

Pole Mika Häkkinen

1981 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1981 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Carlos ReutemannWilliams
  • 2Alan JonesWilliams
  • 3Riccardo PatreseArrows

Pole Nelson Piquet

Born on 29 March

Bill Astonborn 1900 · died 1974, aged 73
Geoff Dukeborn 1923 · died 2015, aged 92
Gary Brabhamborn 1961 · turns 65 today
Marc Genéborn 1974 · turns 52 today5thBest finish5thBest quali2Points finishes36Grands Prix

In memoriam

David Prophet9 October 1937 · 29 March 1981, aged 43
Bob Veith1 November 1924 · 29 March 2006, aged 81

March, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Mon 30 Mar1974 Carlos Reutemann wins the South African Formula 1 Grand Prix for Brabham at Kyalami.
  3. Tue 31 Mar1996 Damon Hill wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Interlagos.
  4. Wed 1 Apr2001 David Coulthard wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Autodromo Interlagos.
  5. Thu 2 Apr1978 Carlos Reutemann wins the USA West Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Long Beach Street Circuit.
  6. Fri 3 Apr1977 Mario Andretti wins the USA West Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Long Beach Street Circuit.
  7. Sat 4 Apr1982 Niki Lauda wins the USA West Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Long Beach Street Circuit.
  8. Sun 5 Apr1992 Nigel Mansell wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Interlagos.

29 March in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 29 March?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2026 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2015 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2009 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1998 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1981 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 29 March?
Kimi Antonelli (2026), Sebastian Vettel (2015), Jenson Button (2009), Mika Häkkinen (1998) and Carlos Reutemann (1981).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 29 March?
Bill Aston (1900), Geoff Duke (1923), Gary Brabham (1961) and Marc Gené (1974).