On This Day in F1: 2 October

2022 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 2 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

2 October in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1966 and 2022, 1 world title was decided and 6 drivers were born.

Timeline of 2 October

  1. 2025

    1. In memoriam Claudio Lombardi, team principal of Ferrari, passed away.

  2. 2022Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix · Marina Bay Street Circuit

    1. Pole positionCharles Leclerc Charles Leclerc on pole for Ferrari.18th career pole
    2. Race winSergio Pérez Sergio Pérez wins for Red Bull.4th career win

  3. 2016Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Sepang International Circuit

    1. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes.57th career pole
    2. Race winDaniel Ricciardo Daniel Ricciardo wins for Red Bull.4th career win

  4. 1998

    1. In memoriam Olivier Gendebien passed away, aged 74.

  5. 1988

    1. Pole positionAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna on pole for McLaren at Circuito de Jerez.27th career pole
    2. Race winAlain Prost Alain Prost wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Circuito de Jerez.34th career win
    3. In memoriam Alec Issigonis, designer of the Fry, passed away, aged 81.

  6. 1977

    1. Debut Danny Ongais makes his Grand Prix debut for Penske in the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International.first of 6 startsDebut
    2. Pole positionJames Hunt James Hunt on pole for McLaren at Watkins Glen International.14th career pole
    3. Race winJames Hunt James Hunt wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Watkins Glen International.9th career win
    4. World titleNiki Lauda Niki Lauda is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.2nd world title

  7. 1966

    1. Pole positionJack Brabham Jack Brabham on pole for Brabham at Watkins Glen International.8th career pole
    2. Race winJim Clark Jim Clark wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Watkins Glen International.20th career win
    3. Constructors' title Brabham clinch the constructors' title.first constructors' title

  8. 1949

    1. Birthday Michael Bleekemolen is born.turns 77 today

  9. 1940

    1. Birthday Nanni Galli is born.would have turned 86 today

  10. 1927

    1. Birthday Paul Goldsmith is born.would have turned 99 today

  11. 1921

    1. Birthday Mike Nazaruk is born.would have turned 105 today
    2. Birthday Giorgio Scarlatti is born.would have turned 105 today

  12. 1919

    1. Birthday Jan Flinterman is born.would have turned 107 today

Grand Prix races held on 2 October

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

2022 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix

2022 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sergio PérezRed Bull
  • 2Charles LeclercFerrari
  • 3Carlos SainzFerrari

Pole Charles Leclerc

2016 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2016 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Daniel RicciardoRed Bull
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Nico RosbergMercedes

Pole Lewis Hamilton

1988 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1988 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Alain ProstMcLaren
  • 2Nigel MansellWilliams
  • 3Alessandro NanniniBenetton

Pole Ayrton Senna

1977 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

1977 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1James HuntMcLaren
  • 2Mario AndrettiTeam Lotus
  • 3Jody ScheckterWolf

Pole James Hunt

1966 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

1966 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jim ClarkTeam Lotus
  • 2Jochen RindtCooper-Maserati
  • 3John SurteesCooper-Maserati

Pole Jack Brabham

Born on 2 October

Jan Flintermanborn 1919 · died 1992, aged 73
Mike Nazarukborn 1921 · died 1955, aged 332ndBest finish7thBest quali1Podium2Points finishes
Giorgio Scarlattiborn 1921 · died 1990, aged 685thBest finish5thBest quali1Points finishes12Grands Prix
Paul Goldsmithborn 1927 · died 2024, aged 963rdBest finish16thBest quali1Podium2Points finishes
Nanni Galliborn 1940 · died 2019, aged 79
Michael Bleekemolenborn 1949 · turns 77 today

In memoriam

Olivier Gendebien12 January 1924 · 2 October 1998, aged 742ndBest finish3rdBest quali2Podiums5Points finishes

October, day by day

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  2. Sat 3 Oct1965Graham Hill Graham Hill wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for BRM at Watkins Glen International.
  3. Sun 4 Oct1970Jochen Rindt Jochen Rindt is crowned World Champion with Team Lotus, who also take the constructors' title.
  4. Mon 5 Oct1969Jochen Rindt Jochen Rindt wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Watkins Glen International.
  5. Tue 6 Oct1974Emerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi is crowned World Champion with McLaren, who also take the constructors' title.
  6. Wed 7 Oct1962Jim Clark Jim Clark wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Watkins Glen International.
  7. Thu 8 Oct2000Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  8. Fri 9 Oct2011Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel is crowned World Champion with Red Bull.

2 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 2 October?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2022 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2016 Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1988 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1977 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1966 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 2 October?
Sergio Pérez (2022), Daniel Ricciardo (2016), Alain Prost (1988), James Hunt (1977) and Jim Clark (1966).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 2 October?
Yes: Niki Lauda (1977, Ferrari).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 2 October?
Jan Flinterman (1919), Mike Nazaruk (1921), Giorgio Scarlatti (1921), Paul Goldsmith (1927), Nanni Galli (1940) and Michael Bleekemolen (1949).