On This Day in F1: 19 October

2025 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 19 October
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19 October in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1958 and 2025, 1 world title was decided and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 19 October

  1. 2025USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit of The Americas

    1. Pole positionMax Verstappen Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull.47th career pole
    2. Race winMax Verstappen Max Verstappen wins for Red Bull.68th career win

  2. 2008Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Shanghai International Circuit

    1. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for McLaren.13th career pole
    2. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins for McLaren.9th career win

  3. 2003

    1. In memoriam Nello Pagani passed away, aged 92.

  4. 1987

    1. In memoriam Hermann Lang passed away, aged 78.

  5. 1985South African Formula 1 Grand Prix · Kyalami

    1. Pole positionNigel Mansell Nigel Mansell on pole for Williams.2nd career pole
    2. Race winNigel Mansell Nigel Mansell wins for Williams.2nd career win

  6. 1981

    1. Birthday Heikki Kovalainen is born.turns 45 today

  7. 1978

    1. Birthday Enrique Bernoldi is born.turns 48 today

  8. 1969Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

    1. Pole positionJack Brabham Jack Brabham on pole for Brabham.12th career pole
    2. Race winDenny Hulme Denny Hulme wins for McLaren.5th career win

  9. 1958

    1. Debut François Picard makes his Grand Prix debut for Cooper-Climax in the Moroccan Formula 1 Grand Prix at Ain-Diab.first of 1 startDebut
    2. Debut Tom Bridger makes his Grand Prix debut for Cooper-Climax in the Moroccan Formula 1 Grand Prix at Ain-Diab.first of 1 startDebut
    3. Debut André Guelfi makes his Grand Prix debut for Cooper-Climax in the Moroccan Formula 1 Grand Prix at Ain-Diab.first of 1 startDebut
    4. Debut Robert La Caze makes his Grand Prix debut for Cooper-Climax in the Moroccan Formula 1 Grand Prix at Ain-Diab.first of 1 startDebut
    5. Farewell Stuart Lewis-Evans makes his final Grand Prix start for Vanwall in the Moroccan Formula 1 Grand Prix at Ain-Diab.last of 14 startsFarewell
    6. FarewellMike Hawthorn Mike Hawthorn makes his final Grand Prix start for Ferrari in the Moroccan Formula 1 Grand Prix at Ain-Diab.last of 46 startsFarewell
    7. Pole positionMike Hawthorn Mike Hawthorn on pole for Ferrari at Ain-Diab.4th career pole
    8. Race win Stirling Moss wins the Moroccan Formula 1 Grand Prix for Vanwall at Ain-Diab.10th career win
    9. World titleMike Hawthorn Mike Hawthorn is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.first world title

Grand Prix races held on 19 October

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

2025 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

2025 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Lando NorrisMcLaren
  • 3Charles LeclercFerrari

Pole Max Verstappen

2008 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2008 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMcLaren
  • 2Felipe MassaFerrari
  • 3Kimi RäikkönenFerrari

Pole Lewis Hamilton

1985 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix

1985 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 2Keke RosbergWilliams
  • 3Alain ProstMcLaren

Pole Nigel Mansell

1969 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

1969 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Denny HulmeMcLaren
  • 2Jacky IckxBrabham
  • 3Jack BrabhamBrabham

Pole Jack Brabham

1958 Moroccan Formula 1 Grand Prix

1958 Moroccan Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Stirling MossVanwall
  • 2Mike HawthornFerrari
  • 3Phil HillFerrari

Pole Mike Hawthorn

Born on 19 October

Enrique Bernoldiborn 1978 · turns 48 today
Heikki Kovalainenborn 1981 · turns 45 today1Win1Pole4Podiums2Fastest laps

In memoriam

Hermann Lang6 April 1909 · 19 October 1987, aged 785thBest finish11thBest quali1Points finishes2Grands Prix
Nello Pagani11 October 1911 · 19 October 2003, aged 92

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  2. Tue 20 Oct1991Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  3. Wed 21 Oct1984Niki Lauda Niki Lauda is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  4. Thu 22 Oct1967Denny Hulme Denny Hulme is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  5. Fri 23 Oct1966John Surtees John Surtees wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Maserati at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
  6. Sat 24 Oct1976James Hunt James Hunt is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  7. Sun 25 Oct1964John Surtees John Surtees is crowned World Champion with Ferrari, who also take the constructors' title.
  8. Mon 26 Oct1986Alain Prost Alain Prost is crowned World Champion with McLaren.

19 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 19 October?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2025 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2008 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1985 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1969 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1958 Moroccan Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 19 October?
Max Verstappen (2025), Lewis Hamilton (2008), Nigel Mansell (1985), Denny Hulme (1969) and Stirling Moss (1958).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 19 October?
Yes: Mike Hawthorn (1958, Ferrari).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 19 October?
Enrique Bernoldi (1978) and Heikki Kovalainen (1981).