August 16 in Formula 1 History
6 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on August 16, the latest the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix, won by Lewis Hamilton. 1 World Championship was decided on this date, most recently Nigel Mansell's 1992 Drivers' title. F1 drivers born on August 16 include George Connor.
- Grands Prix held
- 6
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2020 Spanish GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1970 Austrian GP
- Titles decided
- 1
- Drivers born
- 1
- Records and Grand Slams
- 1
- Driver milestones
- 7
- Farewells
- 7
- Drivers who died
- 1
| Year | Champion | Title | Clinched at | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nigel Mansell | Drivers' | 1992 Hungarian GP | 52 pts over Riccardo Patrese |
| Year | Driver | Feat | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | New record: 156 podiums (previous: Michael Schumacher, 155) | 2020 Spanish GP |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Valtteri Bottas | 50th podium | 2020 Spanish GP |
| 1987 | Nigel Mansell | 100th Grand Prix start | 1987 Austrian GP |
| 1987 | Teo Fabi | First podium with Benetton (P3) | 1987 Austrian GP |
| 1986 | Teo Fabi | First pole position with Benetton | 1986 Austrian GP |
| 1970 | Tim Schenken | F1 debut | 1970 Austrian GP |
| 1970 | Clay Regazzoni | First podium | 1970 Austrian GP |
| 1970 | Rolf Stommelen | First podium | 1970 Austrian GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brabham | Last race | 1992 Hungarian GP |
| 1970 | Bellasi | Debut | 1970 Austrian GP |
| 1970 | Red Bull Ring | First Grand Prix at the circuit | 1970 Austrian GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Jacques Villeneuve | Last podium with Williams (P3) | 1998 Hungarian GP |
| 1992 | Damon Hill | Last race with Brabham | 1992 Hungarian GP |
| 1987 | Teo Fabi | Last podium | 1987 Austrian GP |
| 1970 | Jochen Rindt | Last race | 1970 Austrian GP |
| 1970 | John Miles | Last race | 1970 Austrian GP |
| 1970 | Rolf Stommelen | Last podium | 1970 Austrian GP |
| 1970 | Mario Andretti | Last race with March | 1970 Austrian GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| George Connor | 1906 | 1906–2001 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Jacques Pollet | 1997 | 75 |