On This Day in F1: 12 October

2014 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 12 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

12 October in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1986 and 2014, 1 world title was decided and 4 drivers were born.

Timeline of 12 October

  1. 2019

    1. In memoriam Nanni Galli passed away, aged 79.

  2. 2014

    1. Pole position Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.38th career pole
    2. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.31st career win

  3. 2008

    1. Pole position Lewis Hamilton on pole for McLaren at Fuji Speedway.12th career pole
    2. Race win Fernando Alonso wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Fuji Speedway.21st career win

  4. 2006

    1. In memoriam Eugène Martin passed away, aged 91.

  5. 2003

    1. Pole position Rubens Barrichello on pole for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.9th career pole
    2. Race win Rubens Barrichello wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.7th career win
    3. World title Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.6th world titleTitle clinched

  6. 1997

    1. Pole position Jacques Villeneuve on pole for Williams at Suzuka Circuit.12th career pole
    2. Race win Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.27th career win

  7. 1986

    1. Pole position Ayrton Senna on pole for Team Lotus at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.15th career pole
    2. Race win Gerhard Berger wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.1st career win

  8. 1985

    1. In memoriam Duke Dinsmore passed away, aged 72.

  9. 1943

    1. Birthday Bertil Roos is born.would have turned 82 today

  10. 1937

    1. Birthday Paul Hawkins is born.would have turned 88 today

  11. 1918

    1. Birthday Frank Armi is born.would have turned 107 today

  12. 1906

    1. Birthday Piero Taruffi is born.would have turned 119 today

Grand Prix races held on 12 October

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

2014 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2014 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 3Valtteri BottasWilliams

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2008 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2008 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Fernando AlonsoRenault
  • 2Robert KubicaBMW Sauber
  • 3Kimi RäikkönenFerrari

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2003 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2003 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Rubens BarrichelloFerrari
  • 2Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren
  • 3David CoulthardMcLaren

Pole Rubens Barrichello

1997 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1997 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Heinz-Harald FrentzenWilliams
  • 3Eddie IrvineFerrari

Pole Jacques Villeneuve

1986 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

1986 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Gerhard BergerBenetton
  • 2Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 3Ayrton SennaTeam Lotus

Pole Ayrton Senna

Born on 12 October

Piero Taruffiborn 1906 · died 1988, aged 811Win2ndBest quali5Podiums1Fastest lap
Frank Armiborn 1918 · died 1992, aged 74
Paul Hawkinsborn 1937 · died 1969, aged 31
Bertil Roosborn 1943 · died 2016, aged 72

In memoriam

Duke Dinsmore10 April 1913 · 12 October 1985, aged 72
Eugène Martin14 March 1915 · 12 October 2006, aged 91
Nanni Galli2 October 1940 · 12 October 2019, aged 79

October, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Tue 13 Oct1996 Damon Hill is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  3. Wed 14 Oct2001 Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.
  4. Thu 15 Oct1983 Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  5. Fri 16 Oct1994 Michael Schumacher wins the European Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Circuito de Jerez.
  6. Sat 17 Oct1981 Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  7. Sun 18 Oct2009 Jenson Button is crowned World Champion with Brawn.
  8. Mon 19 Oct1958 Mike Hawthorn is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.

12 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 12 October?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2014 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2008 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2003 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1997 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1986 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 12 October?
Lewis Hamilton (2014), Fernando Alonso (2008), Rubens Barrichello (2003), Michael Schumacher (1997) and Gerhard Berger (1986).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 12 October?
Yes: Michael Schumacher (2003, Ferrari).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 12 October?
Piero Taruffi (1906), Frank Armi (1918), Paul Hawkins (1937) and Bertil Roos (1943).