On This Day in F1: 13 October

2019 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 13 October
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13 October in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1996 and 2019, 1 world title was decided and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 13 October

  1. 2019

    1. Pole positionSebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel on pole for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.57th career pole
    2. Race winValtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Suzuka Circuit.6th career win
    3. Constructors' title Mercedes clinch the constructors' title.6th constructors' title

  2. 2013Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit

    1. Pole position Mark Webber on pole for Red Bull.12th career pole
    2. Race winSebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel wins for Red Bull.35th career win

  3. 2005

    1. In memoriam Wayne Weiler passed away, aged 70.

  4. 2002Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit

    1. Farewell Mika Salo makes his final Grand Prix start for Toyota.last of 111 startsFarewell
    2. Farewell Allan McNish makes his final Grand Prix start for Toyota.last of 17 startsFarewell
    3. Farewell Alex Yoong makes his final Grand Prix start for Minardi.last of 18 startsFarewell
    4. Farewell Eddie Irvine makes his final Grand Prix start for Jaguar.last of 147 startsFarewell
    5. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.50th career pole
    6. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins for Ferrari.64th career win

  5. 1996

    1. Farewell Martin Brundle makes his final Grand Prix start for Jordan in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.last of 165 startsFarewell
    2. Farewell Pedro Lamy makes his final Grand Prix start for Minardi in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.last of 32 startsFarewell
    3. Pole positionJacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve on pole for Williams at Suzuka Circuit.3rd career pole
    4. Race winDamon Hill Damon Hill wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Suzuka Circuit.21st career win
    5. World titleDamon Hill Damon Hill is crowned World Champion with Williams.first world title

  6. 1989

    1. In memoriam Fred Agabashian passed away, aged 76.

  7. 1981

    1. In memoriam Philippe Étancelin passed away, aged 84.

  8. 1949

    1. Birthday Patrick Nève is born.would have turned 77 today

  9. 1943

    1. Birthday Peter Sauber, team principal of Sauber, is born.turns 83 today

  10. 1899

    1. Birthday Piero Dusio is born.would have turned 127 today

Grand Prix races held on 13 October

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

2019 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2019 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Valtteri BottasMercedes
  • 2Sebastian VettelFerrari
  • 3Lewis HamiltonMercedes

Pole Sebastian Vettel

2013 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2013 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelRed Bull
  • 2Mark WebberRed Bull
  • 3Romain GrosjeanLotus F1

Pole Mark Webber

2002 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2002 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Rubens BarrichelloFerrari
  • 3Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren

Pole Michael Schumacher

1996 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1996 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Damon HillWilliams
  • 2Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 3Mika HäkkinenMcLaren

Pole Jacques Villeneuve

Born on 13 October

Piero Dusioborn 1899 · died 1975, aged 76
Patrick Nèveborn 1949 · died 2017, aged 67

In memoriam

Philippe Étancelin28 December 1896 · 13 October 1981, aged 845thBest finish4thBest quali2Points finishes12Grands Prix
Fred Agabashian21 August 1913 · 13 October 1989, aged 761Pole4thBest finish1Points finishes8Grands Prix
Wayne Weiler9 December 1934 · 13 October 2005, aged 70

October, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 14 Oct2001Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.
  3. Thu 15 Oct1983Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham, while Ferrari take the constructors' title.
  4. Fri 16 Oct1994Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the European Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Circuito de Jerez.
  5. Sat 17 Oct1981Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  6. Sun 18 Oct2009Jenson Button Jenson Button is crowned World Champion with Brawn, who also take the constructors' title.
  7. Mon 19 Oct1958Mike Hawthorn Mike Hawthorn is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  8. Tue 20 Oct1991Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna is crowned World Champion with McLaren.

13 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 13 October?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2019 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2013 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2002 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1996 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 13 October?
Valtteri Bottas (2019), Sebastian Vettel (2013), Michael Schumacher (2002) and Damon Hill (1996).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 13 October?
Yes: Damon Hill (1996, Williams).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 13 October?
Piero Dusio (1899) and Patrick Nève (1949).