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December

Find out what happened in December on this day in Formula 1 history. From interesting facts and stories to stats and the strange, discover Formula 1 on this day in December.

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  • 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 1 In F1 History?

    From the birth of F1 driver Guy Tunmer in 1948 to Lewis Hamilton's domination at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 1, 2023

  • Jackie Stewart Tyrrell

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 2 In F1 History?

    From the sale of the Tyrrell F1 team to BAR in 1997 to newly crowned 2016 Champion, Nico Rosberg's retirement in 2016.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 2, 2023

  • Roberto Mieres Argentinian

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 3 In F1 History?

    From the birth of Argentinian F1 driver Roberto Mieres to Sauber announcing their return to the 2010 grid on this day in 2009.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 3, 2023

  • Patrick Tambay Died 4 December 2022

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 4 In F1 History?

    From the birth of F1 driver Raul Boesel in 1957 to the death of Patrick Tambay on this day in 2022.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 4, 2023

  • Graham Hill

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 5 In F1 History?

    From the funeral of two-time World Champion Graham Hill in 1975 to the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2021.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 5, 2023

  • Keke Rosberg Born 6 December 1948

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 6 In F1 History?

    From the birth of 1982 F1 Champion Keke Rosberg in 1948 to the first and only running of the Sakhir Grand Prix in 2020.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 6, 2023

  • Hermano da Silva Ramos Born 7 Dec 1925

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 7 In F1 History?

    From the birth of Hermano da Silva Ramos in 1925 to an F1 breakaway series thwarted by the Williams team in 2005.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 7, 2023

  • Reutemann 'enjoys' Ferrari F2004 'test'.

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 8 In F1 History?

    From Ferrari icon Carlos Reutemann enjoying driving a modern Ferrari, the F2004, in 2004 to the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the season.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 8, 2023

  • Senna and Irvine 1992 Japanese Grand Prix

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 9 In F1 History?

    From Ayrton Senna avoiding a ban in 1992 after striking Eddie Irvine to Professor Enrico Lorenzini review of his death in 1994.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 9, 2023

  • Jacques Swaters Died 10 Decmeber 2010

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 10 In F1 History?

    From Jean Behra and Harry Schell signing with BRM in 1957 to the death of F1 driver and team owner Jacques Swaters in 2010.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 10, 2023

  • Michael Schumacher Eurofighter Typhoon

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 11 In F1 History?

    From Ho-Pin Tung becoming the first Chinese driver to test a Formula 1 car to Michael Schumacher racing a Eurofighter Typhoon in 2003.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 11, 2023

  • Max Verstappen wins the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 12 In F1 History?

    From the birth of two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi in 1946 to a controversial first World Championship win for Max Verstappen in 2021.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 12, 2023

  • 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Max Verstappen

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 13 In F1 History?

    From the birth of Bill Vukovich an American F1 driver in 1918 to Max Verstappen dominating the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 13, 2023

  • Heikki Kovalainen McLaren 2007

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 14 In F1 History?

    From the birth of the iconic Indy Brickyard in 1909 to Finnish driver Heikki Kovalainen joining McLaren in 2007.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 14, 2023

  • Clay Regazzoni 1979

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 15 In F1 History?

    From the cancellation of the 2003 Belgian Grand Prix to the tragic death of F1 driver Clay Regazzoni in 2006.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 15, 2023

  • Colin Chapman Died 16 December 1982

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 16 In F1 History?

    From the death of Team Lotus founder Colin Chapman in 1982 to manslaughter charges of Ayrton Senna's death dropped against Frank Williams in 1997.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 16, 2023

  • Toyota TF102 2002 Car Launched

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 17 In F1 History?

    From the birth of F1 driver Ludwig Fischer to the Toyota team unveiling their 2002 season F1 car in 2001.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 17, 2023

  • George Abecassis died 18 December 1991

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 18 In F1 History?

    From the death of George Abecassis founder of HWM in 1991 to the launch of the BAR 004 at the teams headquarters in Brackley in 2001.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 18, 2023

  • Sam Tingle died 19 Decemeber 2008

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 19 In F1 History?

    From Minardi signing Ukyo Katayama for the 1997 season to the death of F1 driver and Rhodesian Sam Tingle in 2008.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 19, 2023

  • Senna Tests IndyCar

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 20 In F1 History?

    From the birth of F1 driver Karl Wendlinger in 1968 to the secret IndyCar test for Ayrton Senna in 1992 with the Penske team.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 20, 2023

  • Grand Prix Film (1966)

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 21 In F1 History?

    From the birth of Italian F1 driver Lorenzo Bandini in 1935 to the release of the 1966 film Grand Prix.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 21, 2023

  • Zsolt Baumgartner Minardi

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 22 In F1 History?

    From the birth of French driver Pierre Levegh in 1905 to Super Aguri joining the F1 grid in 2005.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 22, 2023

  • Michael Schumacher 2009 Mercedes

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 23 In F1 History?

    From the birth of Italian driver Michele Alboreto to the return of seven-time world champion, Michael Schumacher in 2009.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 23, 2023

  • John Cooper Died 24 Decemeber 2000

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 24 In F1 History?

    From the birthday of F1 driver Howden Ganley in 1941 to the death of Cooper F1 team founder John Cooper in 2000.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 24, 2023

  • Wilson Fittipaldi was Born 25 December 1943

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 25 In F1 History?

    From the Christmas Day birthday's of F1 drivers' Giancarlo Baghetti in 1934 to Wilson Fittipaldi in 1943.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 25, 2023

  • Adrian Newey Born 26 Dec 1958

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 26 In F1 History?

    From the birth of F1 driver and race number 13 Moises Solana in 1935 to the birthday of Adrian Newey, F1's greatest aerodynamicist.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 26, 2023

  • Hans von Stuck b.1900

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 27 In F1 History?

    From the birth of F1 driver Hans Stuck in 1900 to Heinz-Harald Frentzen signing for the Arrows team in 2001.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 27, 2023

  • 1963 South African Grand Prix Starting Grid

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 28 In F1 History?

    From the birth of Philippe Etancelin in 1896 and David Murray in 1909 to Jim Clark winning the 1963 South African Grand Prix.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 28, 2023

  • Graham Hill 1962 South African Grand Prix

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 29 In F1 History?

    From Graham Hill winning his and BRM's first titles in 1962 to the severe, life changing ski accident of Michael Schumacher in 2013.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 29, 2023

  • Guy Edwards b.1942

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 30 In F1 History?

    From the birth of F1 driver and Niki Lauda's angel, Guy Edwards in 1942 to Alain Prost's scathing critique of modern Formula 1 in 2002.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 30, 2023

  • Lewis Hamilton Knighted

    On This Day

    What Happened On This Day December 31 In F1 History?

    From the birth of Herman Tilke, Formula One circuit designer, to Lewis Hamilton being named and knighted in the 2021 New Years Honours List.

    By Lee Parker

    Published December 31, 2023

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