August 28 in Formula 1 History
7 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on August 28, the latest the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, won by Max Verstappen. 1 World Championship was decided on this date, most recently McLaren's 1988 Constructors' title. F1 drivers born on August 28 include Valtteri Bottas and Jimmy Daywalt.
- Grands Prix held
- 7
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2022 Belgian GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1977 Dutch GP
- Titles decided
- 1
- Drivers born
- 2
- Driver milestones
- 5
- Farewells
- 7
- Drivers who died
- 3
| Year | Champion | Title | Clinched at | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | McLaren | Constructors' | 1988 Belgian GP | 134 pts over Ferrari |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pierre Gasly | 100th Grand Prix start | 2022 Belgian GP |
| 2016 | Esteban Ocon | F1 debut | 2016 Belgian GP |
| 1994 | Philippe Adams | F1 debut | 1994 Belgian GP |
| 1988 | Ivan Capelli | First podium | 1988 Belgian GP |
| 1976 | Ronnie Peterson | First pole position with March | 1976 Dutch GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Boro | Last race | 1977 Dutch GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jarno Trulli | Last pole position with Renault | 2004 Belgian GP |
| 1994 | Philippe Alliot | Last race | 1994 Belgian GP |
| 1994 | Jos Verstappen | Last podium | 1994 Belgian GP |
| 1983 | René Arnoux | Last win | 1983 Dutch GP |
| 1983 | John Watson | Last podium | 1983 Dutch GP |
| 1983 | Patrick Tambay | Last podium with Ferrari (P2) | 1983 Dutch GP |
| 1977 | Niki Lauda | Last win with Ferrari | 1977 Dutch GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Valtteri Bottas | 1989 | turns 37 in 2026 |
| Jimmy Daywalt | 1924 | 1924–1966 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Hill | 2008 | 81 |
| Phil Cade | 2001 | 85 |
| Mike Parkes | 1977 | 46 |