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In 2006 #OnThisDay 30 November, former 2x world champion Mika Hakkinen briefly returned to the cockpit, helping McLaren in winter testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. He completed 77 laps, commenting: “It was great fun, but I also had to do some serious work for the team”
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November 30, 2025 at 7:14 AM
In 2006 #OnThisDay 30 November, former 2x world champion Mika Hakkinen briefly returned to the cockpit, helping McLaren in winter testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. He completed 77 laps, commenting: “It was great fun, but I also had to do some serious work for the team”
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Happy Birthday to Mika Salo, born #OnThisDay 30 November 1966. One of Finland's best exports, Salo had a 111-race career with two podium finishes.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Happy Birthday to Mika Salo, born #OnThisDay 30 November 1966. One of Finland's best exports, Salo had a 111-race career with two podium finishes.
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2020 – #OnThisDay 29 November, the Bahrain Grand Prix, rescheduled to 29 November due to COVID-19, was the first of two consecutive races at the Bahrain International Circuit, with the second, the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, using a different layout the following weekend.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
2020 – #OnThisDay 29 November, the Bahrain Grand Prix, rescheduled to 29 November due to COVID-19, was the first of two consecutive races at the Bahrain International Circuit, with the second, the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, using a different layout the following weekend.
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2009 - Massa makes his comeback
#OnThisDay four months after a near-fatal accident at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix, Felipe Massa made his return to the track, participating in a karting event in Brazil.
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#OnThisDay four months after a near-fatal accident at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix, Felipe Massa made his return to the track, participating in a karting event in Brazil.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
2009 - Massa makes his comeback
#OnThisDay four months after a near-fatal accident at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix, Felipe Massa made his return to the track, participating in a karting event in Brazil.
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#OnThisDay four months after a near-fatal accident at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix, Felipe Massa made his return to the track, participating in a karting event in Brazil.
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Remembering the highly promising Tony Brise, who tragically lost his life (aged 23) in the plane crash that claimed the lives of Graham Hill and four other Embassy Hill team members #OnThisDay 29 November in 1975.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Remembering the highly promising Tony Brise, who tragically lost his life (aged 23) in the plane crash that claimed the lives of Graham Hill and four other Embassy Hill team members #OnThisDay 29 November in 1975.
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Remembering double world champion Graham Hill, who died #OnThisDay 29 November 1975, when the light aircraft he was piloting crashed in dense fog at a nearby golf course to Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire.
Five members of his racing team, including young driver Tony Brise, also died
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Five members of his racing team, including young driver Tony Brise, also died
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November 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Remembering double world champion Graham Hill, who died #OnThisDay 29 November 1975, when the light aircraft he was piloting crashed in dense fog at a nearby golf course to Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire.
Five members of his racing team, including young driver Tony Brise, also died
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Five members of his racing team, including young driver Tony Brise, also died
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1990 - #OnThisDay 28 November, John Watson put the new Jordan 191 (then dubbed 911) through its paces for the first time at Silverstone, as Eddie Jordan’s fledgling team geared up for its Formula 1 debut. The former GP winner logged 20 laps in Gary Anderson’s unpainted black prototype
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November 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
1990 - #OnThisDay 28 November, John Watson put the new Jordan 191 (then dubbed 911) through its paces for the first time at Silverstone, as Eddie Jordan’s fledgling team geared up for its Formula 1 debut. The former GP winner logged 20 laps in Gary Anderson’s unpainted black prototype
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Remembering the great late Sir Frank Williams, who passed away #OnThisDay on 28 November 2021.
A pioneering British businessman, former racing driver, and the legendary founder of the Williams F1 team.
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A pioneering British businessman, former racing driver, and the legendary founder of the Williams F1 team.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Remembering the great late Sir Frank Williams, who passed away #OnThisDay on 28 November 2021.
A pioneering British businessman, former racing driver, and the legendary founder of the Williams F1 team.
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A pioneering British businessman, former racing driver, and the legendary founder of the Williams F1 team.
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2006 – Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 journey began #OnThisDay 28 November on the test track in Barcelona, but his McLaren broke down after only two laps.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:09 AM
2006 – Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 journey began #OnThisDay 28 November on the test track in Barcelona, but his McLaren broke down after only two laps.
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Happy Birthday to Rob Smedley, born #OnThisDay 28 November 1973.
Smedley is best known as an F1 engineer who went on to work with his own company, Total Karting, running a low-cost racing series using electric karts aimed at making motorsport more accessible to beginners.
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Smedley is best known as an F1 engineer who went on to work with his own company, Total Karting, running a low-cost racing series using electric karts aimed at making motorsport more accessible to beginners.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Happy Birthday to Rob Smedley, born #OnThisDay 28 November 1973.
Smedley is best known as an F1 engineer who went on to work with his own company, Total Karting, running a low-cost racing series using electric karts aimed at making motorsport more accessible to beginners.
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Smedley is best known as an F1 engineer who went on to work with his own company, Total Karting, running a low-cost racing series using electric karts aimed at making motorsport more accessible to beginners.
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2016 – Rosberg crowned F1 World Champion
#OnThisDay 27 November, the Abu Dhabi GP, the season finale, was decisive in determining the Drivers’ Championship. Nico Rosberg, who had won the race the previous year, entered with a twelve-point lead over his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
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#OnThisDay 27 November, the Abu Dhabi GP, the season finale, was decisive in determining the Drivers’ Championship. Nico Rosberg, who had won the race the previous year, entered with a twelve-point lead over his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:37 AM
2016 – Rosberg crowned F1 World Champion
#OnThisDay 27 November, the Abu Dhabi GP, the season finale, was decisive in determining the Drivers’ Championship. Nico Rosberg, who had won the race the previous year, entered with a twelve-point lead over his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
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#OnThisDay 27 November, the Abu Dhabi GP, the season finale, was decisive in determining the Drivers’ Championship. Nico Rosberg, who had won the race the previous year, entered with a twelve-point lead over his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
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2011 – #OnThisDay 27 November, the Brazilian GP saw Red Bull driver Mark Webber claim his only win of the season. Webber’s teammate, Sebastian Vettel, secured second place, Red Bull’s third 1–2 finish that year, while Jenson Button finished in third for McLaren, completing the podium.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
2011 – #OnThisDay 27 November, the Brazilian GP saw Red Bull driver Mark Webber claim his only win of the season. Webber’s teammate, Sebastian Vettel, secured second place, Red Bull’s third 1–2 finish that year, while Jenson Button finished in third for McLaren, completing the podium.
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2017 – Bottas wins in Abu Dhabi and Massa's last race in F1
#OnThisDay 26 November, Valtteri Bottas led from pole to secure a commanding victory at the 2017 Abu Dhabi GP, with teammate Hamilton close behind in second and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel completing the podium in third.
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#OnThisDay 26 November, Valtteri Bottas led from pole to secure a commanding victory at the 2017 Abu Dhabi GP, with teammate Hamilton close behind in second and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel completing the podium in third.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:55 AM
2017 – Bottas wins in Abu Dhabi and Massa's last race in F1
#OnThisDay 26 November, Valtteri Bottas led from pole to secure a commanding victory at the 2017 Abu Dhabi GP, with teammate Hamilton close behind in second and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel completing the podium in third.
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#OnThisDay 26 November, Valtteri Bottas led from pole to secure a commanding victory at the 2017 Abu Dhabi GP, with teammate Hamilton close behind in second and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel completing the podium in third.
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A huge Happy Birthday to Desire Wilson, born #OnThisDay 26 November 1953 in Johannesburg. She remains the only woman to win an F1 race of any kind, at Brands Hatch in the short-lived British Aurora F1 series in 1980, and is one of only 5 female F1 drivers to compete in F1.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:54 AM
A huge Happy Birthday to Desire Wilson, born #OnThisDay 26 November 1953 in Johannesburg. She remains the only woman to win an F1 race of any kind, at Brands Hatch in the short-lived British Aurora F1 series in 1980, and is one of only 5 female F1 drivers to compete in F1.
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2018 – Whiting’s last GP and Alonso’s first retirement
#OnThisDay 25 November, the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the last race officiated by Charlie Whiting as race director; he sadly passed away shortly before the following season.
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#OnThisDay 25 November, the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the last race officiated by Charlie Whiting as race director; he sadly passed away shortly before the following season.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
2018 – Whiting’s last GP and Alonso’s first retirement
#OnThisDay 25 November, the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the last race officiated by Charlie Whiting as race director; he sadly passed away shortly before the following season.
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#OnThisDay 25 November, the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the last race officiated by Charlie Whiting as race director; he sadly passed away shortly before the following season.
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2012 – Brazil and F1 bid farewell to Schumacher, Jenson wins his final F1 race, and Vettel secures his third title.
#OnThisDay 25 November, the Brazilian GP was a race filled with milestones and farewells. Jenson Button claimed victory, his 15th and final win of his F1 career.
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#OnThisDay 25 November, the Brazilian GP was a race filled with milestones and farewells. Jenson Button claimed victory, his 15th and final win of his F1 career.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
2012 – Brazil and F1 bid farewell to Schumacher, Jenson wins his final F1 race, and Vettel secures his third title.
#OnThisDay 25 November, the Brazilian GP was a race filled with milestones and farewells. Jenson Button claimed victory, his 15th and final win of his F1 career.
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#OnThisDay 25 November, the Brazilian GP was a race filled with milestones and farewells. Jenson Button claimed victory, his 15th and final win of his F1 career.
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2006 – Zanardi returns to F1
#OnThisDay 25 November, Alex Zanardi, who had lost both legs in a crash five years earlier, returned to test an F1 car for the first time since his accident.
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#OnThisDay 25 November, Alex Zanardi, who had lost both legs in a crash five years earlier, returned to test an F1 car for the first time since his accident.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
2006 – Zanardi returns to F1
#OnThisDay 25 November, Alex Zanardi, who had lost both legs in a crash five years earlier, returned to test an F1 car for the first time since his accident.
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#OnThisDay 25 November, Alex Zanardi, who had lost both legs in a crash five years earlier, returned to test an F1 car for the first time since his accident.
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Remembering Slim Borgudd on his birthday, born #OnThisDay 25 Nov ‘46. Unlike many drivers supported by wealthy patrons, Borgudd found unique backing. A drummer, Borgudd was also a session musician with ABBA, securing sponsorship through his connection to the band.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Remembering Slim Borgudd on his birthday, born #OnThisDay 25 Nov ‘46. Unlike many drivers supported by wealthy patrons, Borgudd found unique backing. A drummer, Borgudd was also a session musician with ABBA, securing sponsorship through his connection to the band.
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2013 – Webber bows out of F1 in P2
#OnThisDay 24 November, the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix was a historic race, marking Sebastian Vettel‘s ninth consecutive Grand Prix victory, securing him a dominant season win with Red Bull Racing.
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#OnThisDay 24 November, the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix was a historic race, marking Sebastian Vettel‘s ninth consecutive Grand Prix victory, securing him a dominant season win with Red Bull Racing.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:57 AM
2013 – Webber bows out of F1 in P2
#OnThisDay 24 November, the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix was a historic race, marking Sebastian Vettel‘s ninth consecutive Grand Prix victory, securing him a dominant season win with Red Bull Racing.
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#OnThisDay 24 November, the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix was a historic race, marking Sebastian Vettel‘s ninth consecutive Grand Prix victory, securing him a dominant season win with Red Bull Racing.
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2009 – #OnThisDay 24 November, Flavio Briatore began his legal battle in a Paris court, contesting his lifetime ban from motorsport and seeking £1 million in damages related to the Crashgate scandal. His appeal would ultimately prove successful.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
2009 – #OnThisDay 24 November, Flavio Briatore began his legal battle in a Paris court, contesting his lifetime ban from motorsport and seeking £1 million in damages related to the Crashgate scandal. His appeal would ultimately prove successful.
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2006 – McLaren announce Hamitlon as Alonso's teammate for 2007
#OnThisDay 24 November, at just 21, Lewis Hamilton was confirmed as Fernando Alonso‘s teammate at McLaren for the following F1 season, despite having never driven an F1 car.
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#OnThisDay 24 November, at just 21, Lewis Hamilton was confirmed as Fernando Alonso‘s teammate at McLaren for the following F1 season, despite having never driven an F1 car.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:54 AM
2006 – McLaren announce Hamitlon as Alonso's teammate for 2007
#OnThisDay 24 November, at just 21, Lewis Hamilton was confirmed as Fernando Alonso‘s teammate at McLaren for the following F1 season, despite having never driven an F1 car.
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#OnThisDay 24 November, at just 21, Lewis Hamilton was confirmed as Fernando Alonso‘s teammate at McLaren for the following F1 season, despite having never driven an F1 car.
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2005 – Stoddart drives final Minardi lap
#OnThisDay 24 November, the final chapter of the Minardi team concluded with its last race at the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix before being rebranded on this day as Toro Rosso after a takeover by Red Bull.
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#OnThisDay 24 November, the final chapter of the Minardi team concluded with its last race at the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix before being rebranded on this day as Toro Rosso after a takeover by Red Bull.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
2005 – Stoddart drives final Minardi lap
#OnThisDay 24 November, the final chapter of the Minardi team concluded with its last race at the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix before being rebranded on this day as Toro Rosso after a takeover by Red Bull.
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#OnThisDay 24 November, the final chapter of the Minardi team concluded with its last race at the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix before being rebranded on this day as Toro Rosso after a takeover by Red Bull.
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2024 – Max Verstappen wins his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship
#OnThisDay 23 November, Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive Championship with a fifth-place finish at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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#OnThisDay 23 November, Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive Championship with a fifth-place finish at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:26 AM
2024 – Max Verstappen wins his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship
#OnThisDay 23 November, Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive Championship with a fifth-place finish at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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#OnThisDay 23 November, Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive Championship with a fifth-place finish at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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2014 – Hamilton's second Championship, double points, and final farewells in Formula 1
#OnThisDay 23 November, the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was notable for several unprecedented events and final farewells in Formula 1.
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#OnThisDay 23 November, the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was notable for several unprecedented events and final farewells in Formula 1.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
2014 – Hamilton's second Championship, double points, and final farewells in Formula 1
#OnThisDay 23 November, the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was notable for several unprecedented events and final farewells in Formula 1.
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#OnThisDay 23 November, the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was notable for several unprecedented events and final farewells in Formula 1.
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