August 29 in Formula 1 History
7 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on August 29, the latest the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix, won by Max Verstappen. 2 World Championships were decided on this date, most recently Michael Schumacher's 2004 Drivers' title. F1 drivers born on August 29 include James Hunt and Alan Stacey.
- Grands Prix held
- 7
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2021 Belgian GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1976 Dutch GP
- Titles decided
- 2
- Drivers born
- 2
- Driver milestones
- 8
- Farewells
- 5
- Drivers who died
- 3
| Year | Champion | Title | Clinched at | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Michael Schumacher | Drivers' | 2004 Belgian GP | 34 pts over Rubens Barrichello |
| 1993 | Williams | Constructors' | 1993 Belgian GP | 84 pts over McLaren |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | George Russell | First podium | 2021 Belgian GP |
| 2021 | Daniel Ricciardo | 200th Grand Prix start | 2021 Belgian GP |
| 2009 | Giancarlo Fisichella | First pole position with Force India | 2009 Belgian GP |
| 1982 | Keke Rosberg | First win | 1982 Swiss GP |
| 1976 | Boy Lunger | F1 debut | 1976 Dutch GP |
| 1976 | Conny Andersson | F1 debut | 1976 Dutch GP |
| 1976 | Jacky Ickx | First race with Ensign | 1976 Dutch GP |
| 1976 | Mario Andretti | First podium with Lotus (P3) | 1976 Dutch GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Robert Kubica | Last podium | 2010 Belgian GP |
| 2009 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Last pole position | 2009 Belgian GP |
| 1993 | Thierry Boutsen | Last race | 1993 Belgian GP |
| 1976 | Conny Andersson | Last race | 1976 Dutch GP |
| 1976 | Carlos Reutemann | Last race with Brabham | 1976 Dutch GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Stacey | 1933 | 1933–1960 |
| James Hunt | 1947 | 1947–1993 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Gardner | 2009 | 79 |
| Lance Macklin | 2002 | 83 |
| Brian McGuire | 1977 | 32 |