November 8 in Formula 1 History
2 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on November 8, the latest the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, won by Lando Norris. 1 World Championship was decided on this date, most recently Mercedes's 2026 Constructors' title. F1 drivers born on November 8 include Peter Arundell and Giorgio Francia.
- Grands Prix held
- 2
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2026 Sao Paulo GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1992 Australian GP
- Titles decided
- 1
- Drivers born
- 2
- Driver milestones
- 3
- Farewells
- 12
- Drivers who died
- 2
| Year | Grand Prix | Winner | Second | Third | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Sao Paulo GP | Lando Norris | Max Verstappen | Isack Hadjar | Lando Norris |
| 1992 | 1992 Australian GP | Gerhard Berger | Michael Schumacher | Martin Brundle | Nigel Mansell |
| Year | Champion | Title | Clinched at | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mercedes | Constructors' | 2026 Sao Paulo GP | 142 pts over Ferrari |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rafael Câmara | F1 debut | 2026 Sao Paulo GP |
| 2026 | Lewis Hamilton | 400th Grand Prix start | 2026 Sao Paulo GP |
| 2026 | Lando Norris | 50th podium | 2026 Sao Paulo GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | March | Last race | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Dallara | Last race | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Venturi | Last race | 1992 Australian GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Jan Lammers | Last race | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Maurício Gugelmin | Last race | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Olivier Grouillard | Last race | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Stefano Modena | Last race | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Riccardo Patrese | Last race with Williams | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Gerhard Berger | Last race with McLaren | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Mika Häkkinen | Last race with Lotus | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Michele Alboreto | Last race with Footwork | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Thierry Boutsen | Last race with Ligier | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Gerhard Berger | Last win with McLaren | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Gerhard Berger | Last podium with McLaren (P1) | 1992 Australian GP |
| 1992 | Martin Brundle | Last podium with Benetton (P3) | 1992 Australian GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Giorgio Francia | 1947 | turns 79 in 2026 |
| Peter Arundell | 1933 | 1933–2009 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Harris | 2021 | 82 |
| Masten Gregory | 1985 | 53 |