On This Day in F1: 29 November

2020 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 29 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

29 November in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 2015 and 2020 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 29 November

  1. 2020Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix · Bahrain International Circuit

    1. Farewell Romain Grosjean makes his final Grand Prix start for Haas.last of 181 startsFarewell
    2. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes.98th career pole
    3. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins for Mercedes.95th career win

  2. 2015Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix · Yas Marina Circuit

    1. Farewell Pastor Maldonado makes his final Grand Prix start for Lotus F1.last of 96 startsFarewell
    2. Farewell Will Stevens makes his final Grand Prix start for Manor.last of 20 startsFarewell
    3. Farewell Roberto Merhi makes his final Grand Prix start for Manor.last of 14 startsFarewell
    4. Pole positionNico Rosberg Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes.22nd career pole
    5. Race winNico Rosberg Nico Rosberg wins for Mercedes.14th career win

  3. 1993

    1. In memoriam Jo Marquart, designer of the McLaren M14A and 1 other F1 car, passed away, aged 57.

  4. 1975

    1. In memoriamGraham Hill Graham Hill passed away, aged 46.
    2. In memoriam Tony Brise passed away, aged 23.
    3. In memoriam Andy Smallman, designer of the Hill GH1 and 1 other F1 car, passed away.

  5. 1963

    1. In memoriam Lee Wallard passed away, aged 53.

  6. 1932

    1. Birthday Franco Gozzi, team principal of Ferrari, is born.would have turned 93 today

  7. 1923

    1. Birthday Chuck Daigh is born.would have turned 102 today

  8. 1915

    1. Birthday Helmut Niedermayr is born.would have turned 110 today

Grand Prix races held on 29 November

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

2020 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

2020 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Alex AlbonRed Bull

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2015 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix

2015 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 2Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 3Kimi RäikkönenFerrari

Pole Nico Rosberg

Born on 29 November

Helmut Niedermayrborn 1915 · died 1985, aged 69
Chuck Daighborn 1923 · died 2008, aged 84

In memoriam

Lee Wallard7 September 1910 · 29 November 1963, aged 531Win2ndBest quali1Podium1Fastest lap
Graham Hill Graham Hill15 February 1929 · 29 November 1975, aged 462Titles14Wins13Poles36Podiums
Tony Brise28 March 1952 · 29 November 1975, aged 236thBest finish6thBest quali1Points finishes10Grands Prix

November, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Mon 30 Nov2025Max Verstappen Max Verstappen wins the Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Lusail International Circuit.
  3. Tue 1 Dec2019Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Yas Marina Circuit.
  4. Wed 2 Dec2001 Bruce Halford passed away, aged 70.
  5. Thu 3 Dec1994 Yoshio Nakamura, designer of the Honda RA272 and 3 other F1 cars, passed away, aged 76.
  6. Fri 4 Dec1974 Leo Goossen, F1 car designer, passed away.
  7. Sat 5 Dec2021Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins the Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Jeddah Street Circuit.
  8. Sun 6 Dec2020Sergio Pérez Sergio Pérez wins the Sakhir Formula 1 Grand Prix for Racing Point at Bahrain Outer Track Circuit.

29 November in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 29 November?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 2020 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix and 2015 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 29 November?
Lewis Hamilton (2020) and Nico Rosberg (2015).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 29 November?
Helmut Niedermayr (1915) and Chuck Daigh (1923).