On This Day in F1: 5 November

2023 São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 5 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

5 November in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1989 and 2023 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 5 November

  1. 2025

    1. In memoriam Andrea de Adamich passed away, aged 84.

  2. 2023São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Interlagos

    1. Pole positionMax Verstappen Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull.31st career pole
    2. Race winMax Verstappen Max Verstappen wins for Red Bull.52nd career win

  3. 2006

    1. In memoriam Oscar González passed away, aged 82.

  4. 1989Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Adelaide Street Circuit

    1. Farewell Eddie Cheever makes his final Grand Prix start for Arrows.last of 143 startsFarewell
    2. Farewell Piercarlo Ghinzani makes his final Grand Prix start for Osella.last of 110 startsFarewell
    3. Farewell René Arnoux makes his final Grand Prix start for Ligier.last of 163 startsFarewell
    4. Pole positionAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren.42nd career pole
    5. Race win Thierry Boutsen wins for Williams.2nd career win

  5. 1986

    1. In memoriam Adolf Brudes passed away, aged 87.

  6. 1952

    1. In memoriam Joe James passed away, aged 27.

  7. 1921

    1. Birthday Kurt Adolff is born.would have turned 104 today

  8. 1905

    1. Birthday Louis Rosier is born.would have turned 120 today

Grand Prix races held on 5 November

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

2023 São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix

2023 São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Lando NorrisMcLaren
  • 3Fernando AlonsoAston Martin

Pole Max Verstappen

1989 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1989 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Thierry BoutsenWilliams
  • 2Alessandro NanniniBenetton
  • 3Riccardo PatreseWilliams

Pole Ayrton Senna

Born on 5 November

Louis Rosierborn 1905 · died 1956, aged 503rdBest finish6thBest quali2Podiums6Points finishes
Kurt Adolffborn 1921 · died 2012, aged 90

In memoriam

Joe James23 May 1925 · 5 November 1952, aged 27
Adolf Brudes15 October 1899 · 5 November 1986, aged 87
Oscar González10 November 1923 · 5 November 2006, aged 82
Andrea de Adamich3 October 1941 · 5 November 2025, aged 844thBest finish7thBest quali2Points finishes30Grands Prix

November, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Fri 6 Nov1994Damon Hill Damon Hill wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Suzuka Circuit.
  3. Sat 7 Nov1993Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  4. Sun 8 Nov1992 Gerhard Berger wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  5. Mon 9 Nov2014Nico Rosberg Nico Rosberg wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Autodromo Interlagos.
  6. Tue 10 Nov1923 Oscar González is born.
  7. Wed 11 Nov2018Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Autodromo Interlagos.
  8. Thu 12 Nov1995Damon Hill Damon Hill wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Adelaide Street Circuit.

5 November in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 5 November?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 2023 São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1989 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 5 November?
Max Verstappen (2023) and Thierry Boutsen (1989).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 5 November?
Louis Rosier (1905) and Kurt Adolff (1921).