February 28 in Formula 1 History
No Formula 1 Grand Prix has been held on February 28. F1 drivers born on February 28 include Mario Andretti, Sébastien Bourdais and Élie Bayol.
- Grands Prix held
- 0
- Drivers born
- 5
- Driver milestones
- 1
- Farewells
- 1
- Drivers who died
- 2
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Carlos Pace | First pole position | 1975 South African GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Carlos Pace | Last pole position | 1975 South African GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Andretti | 1940 | turns 86 in 2026 |
| Ingo Hoffmann | 1953 | turns 73 in 2026 |
| Sébastien Bourdais | 1979 | turns 47 in 2026 |
| Albert Scherrer | 1908 | 1908–1986 |
| Élie Bayol | 1914 | 1914–1995 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Pozzi | 2001 | 92 |
| Timmy Mayer | 1964 | 26 |