On This Day in F1: 17 October

1999 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 17 October
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17 October in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1981 and 1999, 1 world title was decided and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 17 October

  1. 1999Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Sepang International Circuit

    1. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari.22nd career pole
    2. Race win Eddie Irvine wins for Ferrari.4th and final win

  2. 1981

    1. Farewell Beppe Gabbiani makes his final Grand Prix start for Osella in the Caesars Palace Formula 1 Grand Prix at Caesars Palace Circuit.last of 17 startsFarewell
    2. Farewell Hector Rebaque makes his final Grand Prix start for Brabham in the Caesars Palace Formula 1 Grand Prix at Caesars Palace Circuit.last of 58 startsFarewell
    3. Pole position Carlos Reutemann on pole for Williams at Caesars Palace Circuit.6th career pole
    4. Race winAlan Jones Alan Jones wins the Caesars Palace Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Caesars Palace Circuit.12th and final win
    5. World titleNelson Piquet Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.first world title

  3. 1979

    1. BirthdayKimi Räikkönen Kimi Räikkönen is born.turns 47 today

  4. 1926

    1. Birthday Roberto Lippi is born.would have turned 100 today

Grand Prix races held on 17 October

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

1999 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1999 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Eddie IrvineFerrari
  • 2Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 3Mika HäkkinenMcLaren

Pole Michael Schumacher

1981 Caesars Palace Formula 1 Grand Prix

1981 Caesars Palace Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Alan JonesWilliams
  • 2Alain ProstRenault
  • 3Bruno GiacomelliAlfa Romeo

Pole Carlos Reutemann

Born on 17 October

Roberto Lippiborn 1926 · died 2011, aged 85
Kimi Räikkönen Kimi Räikkönenborn 1979 · turns 47 today1Title21Wins18Poles103Podiums

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  2. Sun 18 Oct2009Jenson Button Jenson Button is crowned World Champion with Brawn, who also take the constructors' title.
  3. Mon 19 Oct1958Mike Hawthorn Mike Hawthorn is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  4. Tue 20 Oct1991Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  5. Wed 21 Oct1984Niki Lauda Niki Lauda is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  6. Thu 22 Oct1967Denny Hulme Denny Hulme is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  7. Fri 23 Oct1966John Surtees John Surtees wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Maserati at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
  8. Sat 24 Oct1976James Hunt James Hunt is crowned World Champion with McLaren.

17 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 17 October?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 1999 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1981 Caesars Palace Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 17 October?
Eddie Irvine (1999) and Alan Jones (1981).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 17 October?
Yes: Nelson Piquet (1981, Brabham).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 17 October?
Roberto Lippi (1926) and Kimi Räikkönen (1979).