On This Day in F1: 7 December

2025 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 7 December
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Grand Prix win
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Born, passed away
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Landmarks

7 December in Formula 1: 1 Grand Prix was won on this date, in 2025, 1 world title was decided and 4 drivers were born.

Timeline of 7 December

  1. 2025

    1. Pole position Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull at Yas Marina Circuit.48th career pole
    2. Race win Max Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Yas Marina Circuit.71st and final win
    3. World title Lando Norris is crowned World Champion with McLaren.first world title

  2. 2015

    1. In memoriam Peter Westbury passed away, aged 77.

  3. 1984

    1. Birthday Robert Kubica is born.turns 41 today

  4. 1977

    1. In memoriam Georges Grignard passed away, aged 72.

  5. 1925

    1. Birthday Hermano da Silva Ramos is born.would have turned 100 today

  6. 1924

    1. Birthday John Love is born.would have turned 101 today

  7. 1917

    1. Birthday Ottorino Volonterio is born.would have turned 108 today

Grand Prix races held on 7 December

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

2025 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix

2025 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Oscar PiastriMcLaren
  • 3Lando NorrisMcLaren

Pole Max Verstappen

Born on 7 December

Ottorino Volonterioborn 1917 · died 2003, aged 85
John Loveborn 1924 · died 2005, aged 802ndBest finish5thBest quali1Podium1Points finishes
Hermano da Silva Ramosborn 1925 · died 2026, aged 1005thBest finish14thBest quali1Points finishes7Grands Prix
Robert Kubicaborn 1984 · turns 41 today1Win1Pole12Podiums1Fastest lap

In memoriam

Georges Grignard25 July 1905 · 7 December 1977, aged 72
Peter Westbury26 May 1938 · 7 December 2015, aged 77

December, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Tue 8 Dec2024 Lando Norris wins the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Yas Marina Circuit.
  3. Wed 9 Dec1920 Doug Serrurier is born.
  4. Thu 10 Dec2010 Jacques Swaters passed away, aged 84.
  5. Fri 11 Dec2008 Giovanni de Riu passed away, aged 83.
  6. Sat 12 Dec1959 Jack Brabham is crowned World Champion with Cooper-Climax.
  7. Sun 13 Dec2020 Max Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Yas Marina Circuit.
  8. Mon 14 Dec1919 Robert Drake is born.

7 December in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 7 December?
1 World Championship race took place on this date: 2025 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 7 December?
Max Verstappen (2025).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 7 December?
Yes: Lando Norris (2025, McLaren).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 7 December?
Ottorino Volonterio (1917), John Love (1924), Hermano da Silva Ramos (1925) and Robert Kubica (1984).