On This Day in F1: 8 November

1992 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 8 November
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8 November in Formula 1: 1 Grand Prix was won on this date, in 1992 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 8 November

  1. 2021

    1. In memoriam Mike Harris passed away, aged 82.

  2. 1992

    1. Pole position Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams at Adelaide Street Circuit.31st career pole
    2. Race win Gerhard Berger wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Adelaide Street Circuit.8th career win

  3. 1985

    1. In memoriam Masten Gregory passed away, aged 53.

  4. 1947

    1. Birthday Giorgio Francia is born.turns 78 today

  5. 1933

    1. Birthday Peter Arundell is born.would have turned 92 today

Grand Prix races held on 8 November

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

1992 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1992 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Gerhard BergerMcLaren
  • 2Michael SchumacherBenetton
  • 3Martin BrundleBenetton

Pole Nigel Mansell

Born on 8 November

Peter Arundellborn 1933 · died 2009, aged 753rdBest finish4thBest quali2Podiums4Points finishes
Giorgio Franciaborn 1947 · turns 78 today

In memoriam

Masten Gregory29 February 1932 · 8 November 1985, aged 532ndBest finish3rdBest quali3Podiums6Points finishes
Mike Harris25 May 1939 · 8 November 2021, aged 82

November, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Mon 9 Nov2014 Nico Rosberg wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Autodromo Interlagos.
  3. Tue 10 Nov1923 Oscar González is born.
  4. Wed 11 Nov2018 Lewis Hamilton wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Autodromo Interlagos.
  5. Thu 12 Nov1995 Damon Hill wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  6. Fri 13 Nov1994 Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Benetton.
  7. Sat 14 Nov2010 Sebastian Vettel is crowned World Champion with Red Bull.
  8. Sun 15 Nov2020 Lewis Hamilton is crowned World Champion with Mercedes.

8 November in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 8 November?
1 World Championship race took place on this date: 1992 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 8 November?
Gerhard Berger (1992).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 8 November?
Peter Arundell (1933) and Giorgio Francia (1947).