On This Day in F1: 18 October

2009 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 18 October
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18 October in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1987 and 2009, 1 world title was decided and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 18 October

  1. 2009

    1. Debut Kamui Kobayashi makes his Grand Prix debut for Toyota in the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Autodromo Interlagos.first of 76 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Rubens Barrichello on pole for Brawn at Autodromo Interlagos.14th career pole
    3. Race win Mark Webber wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Autodromo Interlagos.2nd career win
    4. World titleJenson Button Jenson Button is crowned World Champion with Brawn, who also take the constructors' title.first world title

  2. 1999

    1. In memoriam John Cannon passed away, aged 66.

  3. 1995

    1. In memoriam Ted Whiteaway passed away, aged 66.

  4. 1994

    1. Birthday Pascal Wehrlein is born.turns 32 today

  5. 1987Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

    1. Debut Yannick Dalmas makes his Grand Prix debut for Larrousse.first of 48 startsDebut
    2. Pole positionNigel Mansell Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams.12th career pole
    3. Race winNigel Mansell Nigel Mansell wins for Williams.13th career win

  6. 1937

    1. Birthday Günther Seiffert is born.turns 89 today

  7. 1933

    1. Birthday Ludovico Scarfiotti is born.would have turned 93 today

Grand Prix races held on 18 October

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

2009 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2009 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mark WebberRed Bull
  • 2Robert KubicaBMW Sauber
  • 3Lewis HamiltonMcLaren

Pole Rubens Barrichello

1987 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

1987 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 2Nelson PiquetWilliams
  • 3Riccardo PatreseBrabham

Pole Nigel Mansell

Born on 18 October

Ludovico Scarfiottiborn 1933 · died 1968, aged 341Win2ndBest quali1Podium1Fastest lap
Günther Seiffertborn 1937 · turns 89 today
Pascal Wehrleinborn 1994 · turns 32 today8thBest finish12thBest quali3Points finishes39Grands Prix

In memoriam

Ted Whiteaway1 November 1928 · 18 October 1995, aged 66
John Cannon21 June 1933 · 18 October 1999, aged 66

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  2. Mon 19 Oct1958Mike Hawthorn Mike Hawthorn is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  3. Tue 20 Oct1991Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  4. Wed 21 Oct1984Niki Lauda Niki Lauda is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  5. Thu 22 Oct1967Denny Hulme Denny Hulme is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  6. Fri 23 Oct1966John Surtees John Surtees wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Maserati at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
  7. Sat 24 Oct1976James Hunt James Hunt is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  8. Sun 25 Oct1964John Surtees John Surtees is crowned World Champion with Ferrari, who also take the constructors' title.

18 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 18 October?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 2009 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1987 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 18 October?
Mark Webber (2009) and Nigel Mansell (1987).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 18 October?
Yes: Jenson Button (2009, Brawn).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 18 October?
Ludovico Scarfiotti (1933), Günther Seiffert (1937) and Pascal Wehrlein (1994).