On This Day in F1: 10 October

2021 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 10 October
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Grand Prix wins
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Pole positions
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Born, passed away
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Landmarks

10 October in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1976 and 2021 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 10 October

  1. 2021

    1. Pole position Valtteri Bottas on pole for Mercedes at Istanbul Park.18th career pole
    2. Race win Valtteri Bottas wins the Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Istanbul Park.10th and final win

  2. 2010

    1. Pole position Sebastian Vettel on pole for Red Bull at Suzuka Circuit.13th career pole
    2. Race win Sebastian Vettel wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Suzuka Circuit.8th career win

  3. 2004

    1. Pole position Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.63rd career pole
    2. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.83rd career win

  4. 1976

    1. Debut Warwick Brown makes his Grand Prix debut for Wolf-Williams in the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International.first of 1 startDebut
    2. Debut Alex Ribeiro makes his Grand Prix debut for Hesketh in the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International.first of 20 startsDebut
    3. Pole position James Hunt on pole for McLaren at Watkins Glen International.8th career pole
    4. Race win James Hunt wins the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Watkins Glen International.7th career win

  5. 1952

    1. Birthday Siegfried Stohr is born.turns 73 today

  6. 1930

    1. Birthday Eugenio Castellotti is born.would have turned 95 today

Grand Prix races held on 10 October

Every World Championship race on this date with its podium and polesitter, most recent first.

2021 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix

2021 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Valtteri BottasMercedes
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Sergio PérezRed Bull

Pole Valtteri Bottas

2010 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2010 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelRed Bull
  • 2Mark WebberRed Bull
  • 3Fernando AlonsoFerrari

Pole Sebastian Vettel

2004 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2004 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Ralf SchumacherWilliams
  • 3Jenson ButtonBAR

Pole Michael Schumacher

1976 United States Formula 1 Grand Prix

1976 United States Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1James HuntMcLaren
  • 2Jody ScheckterTyrrell
  • 3Niki LaudaFerrari

Pole James Hunt

Born on 10 October

Eugenio Castellottiborn 1930 · died 1957, aged 261Pole2ndBest finish3Podiums5Points finishes
Siegfried Stohrborn 1952 · turns 73 today

October, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sun 11 Oct2015 Lewis Hamilton wins the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.
  3. Mon 12 Oct2003 Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  4. Tue 13 Oct1996 Damon Hill is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  5. Wed 14 Oct2001 Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.
  6. Thu 15 Oct1983 Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  7. Fri 16 Oct1994 Michael Schumacher wins the European Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Circuito de Jerez.
  8. Sat 17 Oct1981 Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.

10 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 10 October?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2021 Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2010 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2004 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1976 United States Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 10 October?
Valtteri Bottas (2021), Sebastian Vettel (2010), Michael Schumacher (2004) and James Hunt (1976).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 10 October?
Eugenio Castellotti (1930) and Siegfried Stohr (1952).