On This Day in F1: 14 October

2012 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 14 October
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Landmarks

14 October in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 2001 and 2012 and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 14 October

  1. 2012Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix · Korean International Circuit

    1. Pole position Mark Webber on pole for Red Bull.11th career pole
    2. Race winSebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel wins for Red Bull.25th career win

  2. 2004

    1. BirthdayGabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto is born.turns 22 today

  3. 2001Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit

    1. FarewellMika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen makes his final Grand Prix start for McLaren.last of 165 startsFarewell
    2. Farewell Jean Alesi makes his final Grand Prix start for Jordan.last of 202 startsFarewell
    3. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.43rd career pole
    4. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins for Ferrari.53rd career win

  4. 1947

    1. Birthday Rikky von Opel is born.turns 79 today

Grand Prix races held on 14 October

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

2012 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix

2012 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

Pole Mark Webber

2001 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2001 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Juan-Pablo MontoyaWilliams
  • 3David CoulthardMcLaren

Pole Michael Schumacher

Born on 14 October

Rikky von Opelborn 1947 · turns 79 today
Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoletoborn 2004 · turns 22 today6thBest finish7thBest quali8Points finishes40Grands Prix

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  2. Thu 15 Oct1983Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham, while Ferrari take the constructors' title.
  3. Fri 16 Oct1994Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the European Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Circuito de Jerez.
  4. Sat 17 Oct1981Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  5. Sun 18 Oct2009Jenson Button Jenson Button is crowned World Champion with Brawn, who also take the constructors' title.
  6. Mon 19 Oct1958Mike Hawthorn Mike Hawthorn is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  7. Tue 20 Oct1991Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  8. Wed 21 Oct1984Niki Lauda Niki Lauda is crowned World Champion with McLaren.

14 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 14 October?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 2012 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix and 2001 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 14 October?
Sebastian Vettel (2012) and Michael Schumacher (2001).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 14 October?
Rikky von Opel (1947) and Gabriel Bortoleto (2004).