On This Day in F1: 20 October

2024 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 20 October
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20 October in Formula 1: 2 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1991 and 2024, 1 world title was decided and 1 driver was born.

Timeline of 20 October

  1. 2024USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit of The Americas

    1. Pole positionLando Norris Lando Norris on pole for McLaren.7th career pole
    2. Race winCharles Leclerc Charles Leclerc wins for Ferrari.8th career win

  2. 1991

    1. Debut Naoki Hattori makes his Grand Prix debut for Coloni in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.first of 2 startsDebut
    2. Debut Karl Wendlinger makes his Grand Prix debut for Leyton House in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.first of 42 startsDebut
    3. Pole position Gerhard Berger on pole for McLaren at Suzuka Circuit.8th career pole
    4. Race win Gerhard Berger wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Suzuka Circuit.6th career win
    5. World titleAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna is crowned World Champion with McLaren.3rd world title

  3. 1978

    1. In memoriam Gunnar Nilsson passed away, aged 29.

  4. 1949

    1. Birthday Enrique Scalabroni, designer of the Ferrari 641 and 3 other F1 cars, is born.turns 77 today

  5. 1921

    1. Birthday Manny Ayulo is born.would have turned 105 today

Grand Prix races held on 20 October

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

2024 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

2024 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Charles LeclercFerrari
  • 2Carlos SainzFerrari
  • 3Max VerstappenRed Bull

Pole Lando Norris

1991 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1991 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Gerhard BergerMcLaren
  • 2Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 3Riccardo PatreseWilliams

Pole Gerhard Berger

Born on 20 October

Manny Ayuloborn 1921 · died 1955, aged 333rdBest finish3rdBest quali1Podium1Points finishes

In memoriam

Gunnar Nilsson20 November 1948 · 20 October 1978, aged 291Win3rdBest quali4Podiums1Fastest lap

October, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Wed 21 Oct1984Niki Lauda Niki Lauda is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  3. Thu 22 Oct1967Denny Hulme Denny Hulme is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  4. Fri 23 Oct1966John Surtees John Surtees wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for Cooper-Maserati at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
  5. Sat 24 Oct1976James Hunt James Hunt is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  6. Sun 25 Oct1964John Surtees John Surtees is crowned World Champion with Ferrari, who also take the constructors' title.
  7. Mon 26 Oct1986Alain Prost Alain Prost is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  8. Tue 27 Oct2013Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel is crowned World Champion with Red Bull, who also take the constructors' title.

20 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 20 October?
2 World Championship races took place on this date: 2024 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1991 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 20 October?
Charles Leclerc (2024) and Gerhard Berger (1991).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 20 October?
Yes: Ayrton Senna (1991, McLaren).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 20 October?
Manny Ayulo (1921).