On This Day in F1: 11 October

2026 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 11 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

11 October in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 2015 and 2026 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 11 October

  1. 2026Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix · Marina Bay Street Circuit

    1. Pole positionMax Verstappen Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull.50th career pole
    2. Race winMax Verstappen Max Verstappen wins for Red Bull.73rd career win

  2. 2020Eifel Formula 1 Grand Prix · Nürburgring

    1. Pole positionValtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas on pole for Mercedes.14th career pole
    2. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins for Mercedes.91st career win

  3. 2015

    1. Pole positionNico Rosberg Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.18th career pole
    2. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.42nd career win
    3. Constructors' title Mercedes clinch the constructors' title.2nd constructors' title

  4. 2012

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

  5. 1928

    1. Birthday Alfonso de Portago is born.would have turned 98 today

  6. 1926

    1. Birthday Ted Cutting, designer of the Aston Martin DBR4/25, is born.would have turned 100 today

  7. 1911

    1. Birthday Nello Pagani is born.would have turned 115 today

Grand Prix races held on 11 October

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

2026 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix

2026 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Charles LeclercFerrari
  • 3Kimi AntonelliMercedes

Pole Max Verstappen

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 Oct2003Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari, who also take the constructors' title.
  3. Tue 13 Oct1996Damon Hill Damon Hill is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  4. Wed 14 Oct2001Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.
  5. Thu 15 Oct1983Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham, while Ferrari take the constructors' title.
  6. Fri 16 Oct1994Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the European Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Circuito de Jerez.
  7. Sat 17 Oct1981Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  8. Sun 18 Oct2009Jenson Button Jenson Button is crowned World Champion with Brawn, who also take the constructors' title.

11 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 11 October?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2026 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2020 Eifel Formula 1 Grand Prix and 2015 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 11 October?
Max Verstappen (2026), Lewis Hamilton (2020) and Lewis Hamilton (2015).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 11 October?
Nello Pagani (1911) and Alfonso de Portago (1928).