On This Day in F1: 16 October

2011 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 16 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

16 October in Formula 1: 3 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1994 and 2011 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 16 October

  1. 2011

    1. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for McLaren at Korean International Circuit.19th career pole
    2. Race winSebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel wins the Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Korean International Circuit.20th career win
    3. Constructors' title Red Bull clinch the constructors' title.2nd constructors' title

  2. 2005

    1. Farewell Antônio Pizzonia makes his final Grand Prix start for Williams in the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit.last of 20 startsFarewell
    2. Pole positionFernando Alonso Fernando Alonso on pole for Renault at Shanghai International Circuit.9th career pole
    3. Race winFernando Alonso Fernando Alonso wins the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Renault at Shanghai International Circuit.8th career win
    4. Constructors' title Renault clinch the constructors' title.first constructors' title

  3. 1997

    1. BirthdayCharles Leclerc Charles Leclerc is born.turns 29 today

  4. 1994European Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuito de Jerez

    1. Debut Hideki Noda makes his Grand Prix debut for Larrousse.first of 3 startsDebut
    2. Debut Domenico Schiattarella makes his Grand Prix debut for Simtek.first of 7 startsDebut
    3. Farewell Andrea de Cesaris makes his final Grand Prix start for Sauber.last of 214 startsFarewell
    4. Farewell Éric Bernard makes his final Grand Prix start for Team Lotus.last of 47 startsFarewell
    5. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Benetton.5th career pole
    6. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins for Benetton.10th career win

  5. 1934

    1. Birthday Peter Ashdown is born.turns 92 today

  6. 1918

    1. Birthday Tony Rolt is born.would have turned 108 today

Grand Prix races held on 16 October

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

2011 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix

2011 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelRed Bull
  • 2Lewis HamiltonMcLaren
  • 3Mark WebberRed Bull

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2005 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2005 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Fernando AlonsoRenault
  • 2Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren
  • 3Ralf SchumacherToyota

Pole Fernando Alonso

1994 European Formula 1 Grand Prix

1994 European Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

Pole Michael Schumacher

Born on 16 October

Tony Roltborn 1918 · died 2008, aged 89
Peter Ashdownborn 1934 · turns 92 today
Charles Leclerc Charles Leclercborn 1997 · turns 29 today9Wins27Poles55Podiums14Fastest laps

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  6. Wed 21 Oct1984Niki Lauda Niki Lauda is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
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  8. Fri 23 Oct1966John Surtees John Surtees wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Maserati at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

16 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 16 October?
3 World Championship races took place on this date: 2011 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2005 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1994 European Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 16 October?
Sebastian Vettel (2011), Fernando Alonso (2005) and Michael Schumacher (1994).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 16 October?
Tony Rolt (1918), Peter Ashdown (1934) and Charles Leclerc (1997).