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description: "29 November in Formula 1 history: 2 Grand Prix wins, 2 drivers born. Full results, podiums and milestones."
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# On This Day in F1: 29 November
On This Day in Formula 1 29 November
[2 Grand Prix wins](#otd-races) [2 Pole positions](#otd-timeline) [5 Born, passed away](#otd-people) [4 Landmarks](#otd-timeline)
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
All 16Race win 2In memoriam 5Farewell 4Pole position 2Birthday 3
1. ### 2020Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix · Bahrain International Circuit
1. Farewell **[Romain Grosjean](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/romain-grosjean/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Haas](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/haas-f1-team-information-statistics/).last of 181 startsFarewell
2. Pole position **[Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)** on pole for [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/).98th career pole
3. Race win **[Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)** wins for [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/).95th career win
2. ### 2015Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix · Yas Marina Circuit
1. Farewell **[Pastor Maldonado](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pastor-maldonado/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Lotus F1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/lotus-f1-team/).last of 96 startsFarewell
2. Farewell **[Will Stevens](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/will-stevens-information-statistics/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Manor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/marussia/).last of 20 startsFarewell
3. Farewell **[Roberto Merhi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/roberto-merhi-information-statistics/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Manor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/marussia/).last of 14 startsFarewell
4. Pole position **[Nico Rosberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-rosberg/)** on pole for [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/).22nd career pole
5. Race win **[Nico Rosberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-rosberg/)** wins for [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/).14th career win
3. ### 1993
1. In memoriam **[Jo Marquart](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/jo-marquart/)**, designer of the [McLaren M14A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m14a/) and 1 other F1 car, passed away, aged 57.
4. ### 1975
1. In memoriam **[Graham Hill](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/graham-hill/)** passed away, aged 46.
2. In memoriam **[Tony Brise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-brise-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 23.
3. In memoriam **[Andy Smallman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/andy-smallman/)**, designer of the [Hill GH1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/hill-gh1/) and 1 other F1 car, passed away.
5. ### 1963
1. In memoriam **[Lee Wallard](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lee-wallard-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 53.
6. ### 1932
1. Birthday **Franco Gozzi**, team principal of [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/), is born.would have turned 93 today
7. ### 1923
1. Birthday **[Chuck Daigh](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chuck-daigh-information-statistics/)** is born.would have turned 102 today
8. ### 1915
1. Birthday **[Helmut Niedermayr](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/helmut-niedermayr-information-statistics/)** 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
- 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes - 2Max VerstappenRed Bull - 3Alex AlbonRed Bull Pole **Lewis Hamilton**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2020-bahrain-grand-prix-results/) [ 2015 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Nico RosbergMercedes - 2Lewis HamiltonMercedes - 3Kimi RäikkönenFerrari Pole **Nico Rosberg**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-abu-dhabi-f1-grand-prix/)
## Born on 29 November
 **[Helmut Niedermayr](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/helmut-niedermayr-information-statistics/)**born 1915 · died 1985, aged 69
 **[Chuck Daigh](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chuck-daigh-information-statistics/)**born 1923 · died 2008, aged 84
## In memoriam
 **[Lee Wallard](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lee-wallard-information-statistics/)**7 September 1910 · 29 November 1963, aged 53**1**Win**2nd**Best quali**1**Podium**1**Fastest lap
 **[Graham Hill](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/graham-hill/)**15 February 1929 · 29 November 1975, aged 46**2**Titles**14**Wins**13**Poles**36**Podiums
 **[Tony Brise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-brise-information-statistics/)**28 March 1952 · 29 November 1975, aged 23**6th**Best finish**6th**Best quali**1**Points finishes**10**Grands Prix
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## 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).
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