March 8 in Formula 1 History
2 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on March 8, the latest the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, won by George Russell. F1 drivers born on March 8 include Michael Bartels.
- Grands Prix held
- 2
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2026 Australian GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1998 Australian GP
- Drivers born
- 1
- Driver milestones
- 8
- Farewells
- 1
- Drivers who died
- 2
| Year | Grand Prix | Winner | Second | Third | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Australian GP | George Russell | Kimi Antonelli | Charles Leclerc | George Russell |
| 1998 | 1998 Australian GP | Mika Häkkinen | David Coulthard | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Mika Häkkinen |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Arvid Lindblad | F1 debut | 2026 Australian GP |
| 2026 | Sergio Pérez | First race with Cadillac | 2026 Australian GP |
| 2026 | Valtteri Bottas | First race with Cadillac | 2026 Australian GP |
| 1998 | Esteban Tuero | F1 debut | 1998 Australian GP |
| 1998 | Toranosuke Takagi | F1 debut | 1998 Australian GP |
| 1998 | Damon Hill | First race with Jordan | 1998 Australian GP |
| 1998 | Giancarlo Fisichella | First race with Benetton | 1998 Australian GP |
| 1998 | Jean Alesi | First race with Sauber | 1998 Australian GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Audi | Debut | 2026 Australian GP |
| 2026 | Cadillac | Debut | 2026 Australian GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Last podium with Williams (P3) | 1998 Australian GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bartels | 1968 | turns 58 in 2026 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Greene | 2021 | 83 |
| Duane Carter | 1993 | 80 |