December 29 in Formula 1 History

1 Formula 1 Grand Prix has been held on December 29, the latest the 1962 South African Grand Prix, won by Graham Hill. 2 World Championships were decided on this date, most recently Graham Hill's 1962 Drivers' title. F1 drivers born on December 29 include Allan McNish, David Hampshire and Jay Chamberlain.

Grands Prix held
1
Latest Grand Prix
1962 South African GP
First Grand Prix
1962 South African GP
Titles decided
2
Drivers born
3
Driver milestones
6
Farewells
5
Drivers who died
2
Grands Prix held on December 29
YearGrand PrixWinnerSecondThirdPole
19621962 South African GPGraham HillBruce McLarenTony MaggsJim Clark
World Championships decided on December 29
YearChampionTitleClinched atMargin
1962Graham HillDrivers'1962 South African GP12 pts over Jim Clark
1962BRMConstructors'1962 South African GP6 pts over Lotus-Climax
Driver milestones on December 29
YearDriverMilestoneRace
1962Bruce JohnstoneF1 debut1962 South African GP
1962Doug SerrurierF1 debut1962 South African GP
1962Ernie PieterseF1 debut1962 South African GP
1962John LoveF1 debut1962 South African GP
1962Mike HarrisF1 debut1962 South African GP
1962Neville LederleF1 debut1962 South African GP
Teams and circuits on December 29
YearTeam / circuitMilestoneRace
1962LDSDebut1962 South African GP
1962Prince George CircuitFirst Grand Prix at the circuit1962 South African GP
Farewells on December 29
YearDriverFarewellRace
1962Bruce JohnstoneLast race1962 South African GP
1962Mike HarrisLast race1962 South African GP
1962Neville LederleLast race1962 South African GP
1962Roy SalvadoriLast race1962 South African GP
1962John SurteesLast race with Lola1962 South African GP
F1 drivers born on December 29
DriverBornAge / lifetime
Allan McNish1969turns 57 in 2026
David Hampshire19171917–1990
Jay Chamberlain19251925–2001
F1 drivers who died on December 29
DriverDiedAge
Mike Beuttler198848
Max de Terra198264

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