On This Day in F1: 11 October

2020 Eifel Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 11 October
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Landmark

11 October in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 2015 and 2020 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 11 October

  1. 2020

    1. Pole position Valtteri Bottas on pole for Mercedes at Nürburgring.14th career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the Eifel Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Nürburgring.91st career win

  2. 2015

    1. Pole position Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.18th career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.42nd career win

  3. 2012

    1. Team principal Monisha Kaltenborn takes over as team principal of Sauber.Team landmark

  4. 1928

    1. Birthday Alfonso de Portago is born.would have turned 97 today

  5. 1911

    1. Birthday Nello Pagani is born.would have turned 114 today

Grand Prix races held on 11 October

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

2020 Eifel Formula 1 Grand Prix

2020 Eifel Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Daniel RicciardoRenault

Pole Valtteri Bottas

2015 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2015 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Sebastian VettelFerrari
  • 3Sergio PérezForce India

Pole Nico Rosberg

Born on 11 October

Nello Paganiborn 1911 · died 2003, aged 92
Alfonso de Portagoborn 1928 · died 1957, aged 282ndBest finish8thBest quali1Podium2Points finishes

October, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Mon 12 Oct2003 Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  3. Tue 13 Oct1996 Damon Hill is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  4. Wed 14 Oct2001 Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.
  5. Thu 15 Oct1983 Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  6. Fri 16 Oct1994 Michael Schumacher wins the European Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Circuito de Jerez.
  7. Sat 17 Oct1981 Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  8. Sun 18 Oct2009 Jenson Button is crowned World Champion with Brawn.

11 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 11 October?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 2020 Eifel Formula 1 Grand Prix and 2015 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 11 October?
Lewis Hamilton (2020) and Lewis Hamilton (2015).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 11 October?
Nello Pagani (1911) and Alfonso de Portago (1928).