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F1 history from 1950 to modern day. Explore the legendary drivers, circuits, seasons and records with daily F1 on this day articles.
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2022 – Vettel's final F1 race
#OnThisDay 20 November, at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships already secured by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, the final showdown was a race for the remaining podium spots.
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#OnThisDay 20 November, at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships already secured by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, the final showdown was a race for the remaining podium spots.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:49 AM
2022 – Vettel's final F1 race
#OnThisDay 20 November, at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships already secured by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, the final showdown was a race for the remaining podium spots.
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#OnThisDay 20 November, at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships already secured by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, the final showdown was a race for the remaining podium spots.
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Remembering Stefan Bellof who was born #OnThisDay 20 November 1957.
Bellof, one of Germany’s most thrilling racing talents was know for his fearless driving style, and was considered a future world champion when he joined Formula One in 1984 with Tyrrell.
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Bellof, one of Germany’s most thrilling racing talents was know for his fearless driving style, and was considered a future world champion when he joined Formula One in 1984 with Tyrrell.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Remembering Stefan Bellof who was born #OnThisDay 20 November 1957.
Bellof, one of Germany’s most thrilling racing talents was know for his fearless driving style, and was considered a future world champion when he joined Formula One in 1984 with Tyrrell.
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Bellof, one of Germany’s most thrilling racing talents was know for his fearless driving style, and was considered a future world champion when he joined Formula One in 1984 with Tyrrell.
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Remembering Gunnar Nilsson who was born #OnThisDay 20 November 1948.
With 32 Grand Prix entries, his highlight came in his second season with a win in the rain-soaked 1977 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder, following two previous podium finishes.
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With 32 Grand Prix entries, his highlight came in his second season with a win in the rain-soaked 1977 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder, following two previous podium finishes.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Remembering Gunnar Nilsson who was born #OnThisDay 20 November 1948.
With 32 Grand Prix entries, his highlight came in his second season with a win in the rain-soaked 1977 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder, following two previous podium finishes.
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With 32 Grand Prix entries, his highlight came in his second season with a win in the rain-soaked 1977 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder, following two previous podium finishes.
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2009 – #OnThisDay 19 November, former world champion Kimi Raikkonen announced he would take a one-year break from Formula One, stating uncertainty about a return in 2011—which ultimately did not happen.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
2009 – #OnThisDay 19 November, former world champion Kimi Raikkonen announced he would take a one-year break from Formula One, stating uncertainty about a return in 2011—which ultimately did not happen.
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2004 – #OnThisDay 19 November, Dave Richards, head of BAR, departed from the team following Honda’s acquisition of a 45% stake, valued at approximately $150 million.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
2004 – #OnThisDay 19 November, Dave Richards, head of BAR, departed from the team following Honda’s acquisition of a 45% stake, valued at approximately $150 million.
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2023 – F1's 1,100th Championship Grand Prix
#OnThisDay 18 November, the Las Vegas GP, held around the iconic Las Vegas Strip on a brand-new street circuit, was the 1,100th F1 Championship Grand Prix since the series began in 1950 and served as the penultimate race of the 2023 season.
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#OnThisDay 18 November, the Las Vegas GP, held around the iconic Las Vegas Strip on a brand-new street circuit, was the 1,100th F1 Championship Grand Prix since the series began in 1950 and served as the penultimate race of the 2023 season.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
2023 – F1's 1,100th Championship Grand Prix
#OnThisDay 18 November, the Las Vegas GP, held around the iconic Las Vegas Strip on a brand-new street circuit, was the 1,100th F1 Championship Grand Prix since the series began in 1950 and served as the penultimate race of the 2023 season.
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#OnThisDay 18 November, the Las Vegas GP, held around the iconic Las Vegas Strip on a brand-new street circuit, was the 1,100th F1 Championship Grand Prix since the series began in 1950 and served as the penultimate race of the 2023 season.
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2012 – F1 returns to America after five years, with its first race in Austin
#OnThisDay 18 November, the 2012 United States Grand Prix marked the debut race at the Circuit of the Americas in Travis County, and was the first US Grand Prix since 2007.
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#OnThisDay 18 November, the 2012 United States Grand Prix marked the debut race at the Circuit of the Americas in Travis County, and was the first US Grand Prix since 2007.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
2012 – F1 returns to America after five years, with its first race in Austin
#OnThisDay 18 November, the 2012 United States Grand Prix marked the debut race at the Circuit of the Americas in Travis County, and was the first US Grand Prix since 2007.
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#OnThisDay 18 November, the 2012 United States Grand Prix marked the debut race at the Circuit of the Americas in Travis County, and was the first US Grand Prix since 2007.
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2003 – Montoya signs for McLaren
#OnThisDay November 17, McLaren revealed that Juan Pablo Montoya would leave Williams to join their team in 2005 despite another season of racing for the Williams team.
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#OnThisDay November 17, McLaren revealed that Juan Pablo Montoya would leave Williams to join their team in 2005 despite another season of racing for the Williams team.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:20 AM
2003 – Montoya signs for McLaren
#OnThisDay November 17, McLaren revealed that Juan Pablo Montoya would leave Williams to join their team in 2005 despite another season of racing for the Williams team.
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#OnThisDay November 17, McLaren revealed that Juan Pablo Montoya would leave Williams to join their team in 2005 despite another season of racing for the Williams team.
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2019 – Carlos and Gasly podium for the first time in F1, but not as simple as you might think
#OnThisDay 17 November, the 2019 Brazilian GP saw Max Verstappen take the win, with Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz achieving their first-ever podium finishes in second and third, respectively
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#OnThisDay 17 November, the 2019 Brazilian GP saw Max Verstappen take the win, with Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz achieving their first-ever podium finishes in second and third, respectively
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November 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
2019 – Carlos and Gasly podium for the first time in F1, but not as simple as you might think
#OnThisDay 17 November, the 2019 Brazilian GP saw Max Verstappen take the win, with Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz achieving their first-ever podium finishes in second and third, respectively
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#OnThisDay 17 November, the 2019 Brazilian GP saw Max Verstappen take the win, with Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz achieving their first-ever podium finishes in second and third, respectively
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2013 – Vettel breaks an F1 winning streaks record
#OnThisDay 17 November, the 2013 United States Grand Prix was the eighteenth and penultimate race of the season, and only the second time the event took place at the Circuit of the Americas.
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#OnThisDay 17 November, the 2013 United States Grand Prix was the eighteenth and penultimate race of the season, and only the second time the event took place at the Circuit of the Americas.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:45 AM
2013 – Vettel breaks an F1 winning streaks record
#OnThisDay 17 November, the 2013 United States Grand Prix was the eighteenth and penultimate race of the season, and only the second time the event took place at the Circuit of the Americas.
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#OnThisDay 17 November, the 2013 United States Grand Prix was the eighteenth and penultimate race of the season, and only the second time the event took place at the Circuit of the Americas.
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1892 – A Non-Championship F1 driver but a remarkable racer
Tazio Nuvolari, hailed as one of the greatest drivers of all time—particularly of the pre-war era—was born #OnThisDay in Castel d’Ario, Italy.
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Tazio Nuvolari, hailed as one of the greatest drivers of all time—particularly of the pre-war era—was born #OnThisDay in Castel d’Ario, Italy.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
1892 – A Non-Championship F1 driver but a remarkable racer
Tazio Nuvolari, hailed as one of the greatest drivers of all time—particularly of the pre-war era—was born #OnThisDay in Castel d’Ario, Italy.
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Tazio Nuvolari, hailed as one of the greatest drivers of all time—particularly of the pre-war era—was born #OnThisDay in Castel d’Ario, Italy.
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2009 – Brawn GP comes to an end and Mercedes is re-born
#OnThisDay 16 November in 2009, Mercedes-Benz announced the acquisition of the Brawn GP Formula One team, securing its return as a full works team for the 2010 F1 season.
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#OnThisDay 16 November in 2009, Mercedes-Benz announced the acquisition of the Brawn GP Formula One team, securing its return as a full works team for the 2010 F1 season.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:23 AM
2009 – Brawn GP comes to an end and Mercedes is re-born
#OnThisDay 16 November in 2009, Mercedes-Benz announced the acquisition of the Brawn GP Formula One team, securing its return as a full works team for the 2010 F1 season.
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#OnThisDay 16 November in 2009, Mercedes-Benz announced the acquisition of the Brawn GP Formula One team, securing its return as a full works team for the 2010 F1 season.
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Happy Birthday to Christian Horner, who was born #OnThisDay 16 November 1973. Known as the former team principal of Red Bull Racing, he helped lead the team from 2005 to an impressive 14 world titles, including 6 Constructors’ Championships and 8 Drivers’ Championships.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Happy Birthday to Christian Horner, who was born #OnThisDay 16 November 1973. Known as the former team principal of Red Bull Racing, he helped lead the team from 2005 to an impressive 14 world titles, including 6 Constructors’ Championships and 8 Drivers’ Championships.
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Remembering marshal Graham Beveridge, who was born #OnThisDay, 16 November 1948. He was a volunteer marshal who tragically lost his life at the 2001 Australian Grand Prix on 4 March 2001.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Remembering marshal Graham Beveridge, who was born #OnThisDay, 16 November 1948. He was a volunteer marshal who tragically lost his life at the 2001 Australian Grand Prix on 4 March 2001.
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2020 – Hamilton, 7x Champion of the world
#OnThisDay 15 November, the Turkish GP was added to the revised F1 calendar to replace races cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 58-lap race was held on a newly resurfaced track with low-grip, worsened by rain before the start.
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#OnThisDay 15 November, the Turkish GP was added to the revised F1 calendar to replace races cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 58-lap race was held on a newly resurfaced track with low-grip, worsened by rain before the start.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:04 AM
2020 – Hamilton, 7x Champion of the world
#OnThisDay 15 November, the Turkish GP was added to the revised F1 calendar to replace races cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 58-lap race was held on a newly resurfaced track with low-grip, worsened by rain before the start.
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#OnThisDay 15 November, the Turkish GP was added to the revised F1 calendar to replace races cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 58-lap race was held on a newly resurfaced track with low-grip, worsened by rain before the start.
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1987 – The last-ever Enzo Ferrari F1 win
#OnThisDay 15 November, the Australian Grand Prix—the final race of the season—had a laid-back vibe, championship-wise, with Nelson Piquet already crowned champion.
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#OnThisDay 15 November, the Australian Grand Prix—the final race of the season—had a laid-back vibe, championship-wise, with Nelson Piquet already crowned champion.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:02 AM
1987 – The last-ever Enzo Ferrari F1 win
#OnThisDay 15 November, the Australian Grand Prix—the final race of the season—had a laid-back vibe, championship-wise, with Nelson Piquet already crowned champion.
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#OnThisDay 15 November, the Australian Grand Prix—the final race of the season—had a laid-back vibe, championship-wise, with Nelson Piquet already crowned champion.
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From Vettel to Räikkönen, F1’s youngest champions have rewritten history. Discover the top ten drivers who claimed the crown before hitting 30.
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Who are F1’s Youngest World Champions?
Explore Formula 1’s youngest world champions, from Vettel to Räikkönen, with key stats, ages, and the moments that sealed their historic titles.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
From Vettel to Räikkönen, F1’s youngest champions have rewritten history. Discover the top ten drivers who claimed the crown before hitting 30.
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2010 – #OnThisDay 14 November, the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel take victory from pole, with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton finishing second and his teammate Jenson Button in third.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:36 AM
2010 – #OnThisDay 14 November, the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel take victory from pole, with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton finishing second and his teammate Jenson Button in third.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Happy Birthday to Eliseo Salazar, who was born #OnThisDay 14 November 1954. Perhaps best remembered for a televised altercation with Nelson Piquet after their collision at the 1982 German Grand Prix, he was born in Santiago, Chile.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Happy Birthday to Eliseo Salazar, who was born #OnThisDay 14 November 1954. Perhaps best remembered for a televised altercation with Nelson Piquet after their collision at the 1982 German Grand Prix, he was born in Santiago, Chile.
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2005 – #OnThisDay 13 November, eleven years after his final F1 win, Nigel Mansell claimed another victory, winning the 2005 Kyalami GP Masters ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi before a crowd of 70,000. “Starting on pole was critical today, given how hard Emerson pushed me,” Mansell said.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:57 AM
2005 – #OnThisDay 13 November, eleven years after his final F1 win, Nigel Mansell claimed another victory, winning the 2005 Kyalami GP Masters ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi before a crowd of 70,000. “Starting on pole was critical today, given how hard Emerson pushed me,” Mansell said.
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1994 – Controversy in the final race of the season, and Mansell secures his final F1 win
#OnThisDay 13 November, the 1994 Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide became a controversial chapter in Michael Schumacher‘s career.
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#OnThisDay 13 November, the 1994 Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide became a controversial chapter in Michael Schumacher‘s career.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:56 AM
1994 – Controversy in the final race of the season, and Mansell secures his final F1 win
#OnThisDay 13 November, the 1994 Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide became a controversial chapter in Michael Schumacher‘s career.
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#OnThisDay 13 November, the 1994 Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide became a controversial chapter in Michael Schumacher‘s career.
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A very Happy Birthday to current Championship leader, Lando Norris, who was born #OnThisDay 13 November 1999.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:26 AM
A very Happy Birthday to current Championship leader, Lando Norris, who was born #OnThisDay 13 November 1999.
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