On This Day in F1: 24 October

2021 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 24 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

24 October in Formula 1: 7 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1954 and 2021, 1 world title was decided and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 24 October

  1. 2021USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit of The Americas

    1. Pole positionMax Verstappen Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull.12th career pole
    2. Race winMax Verstappen Max Verstappen wins for Red Bull.18th career win

  2. 2013

    1. In memoriam Henry Taylor passed away, aged 80.

  3. 2010Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix · Korean International Circuit

    1. Farewell Sakon Yamamoto makes his final Grand Prix start for HRT.last of 21 startsFarewell
    2. Pole positionSebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel on pole for Red Bull.14th career pole
    3. Race winFernando Alonso Fernando Alonso wins for Ferrari.26th career win

  4. 2004Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Interlagos

    1. Farewell Zsolt Baumgartner makes his final Grand Prix start for Minardi.last of 20 startsFarewell
    2. Farewell Gianmaria Bruni makes his final Grand Prix start for Minardi.last of 18 startsFarewell
    3. Pole position Rubens Barrichello on pole for Ferrari.13th career pole
    4. Race win Juan-Pablo Montoya wins for Williams.4th career win

  5. 1993Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit

    1. Debut Eddie Irvine makes his Grand Prix debut for Jordan.first of 147 startsDebut
    2. Debut Toshio Suzuki makes his Grand Prix debut for Larrousse.first of 2 startsDebut
    3. Debut Jean-Marc Gounon makes his Grand Prix debut for Minardi.first of 9 startsDebut
    4. Pole positionAlain Prost Alain Prost on pole for Williams.33rd career pole
    5. Race winAyrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins for McLaren.40th career win

  6. 1976

    1. Debut Masahiro Hasemi makes his Grand Prix debut for Kojima in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway.first of 1 startDebut
    2. Debut Kazuyoshi Hoshino makes his Grand Prix debut for Tyrrell in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway.first of 2 startsDebut
    3. Debut Noritake Takahara makes his Grand Prix debut for Surtees in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway.first of 2 startsDebut
    4. Pole positionMario Andretti Mario Andretti on pole for Team Lotus at Fuji Speedway.2nd career pole
    5. Race winMario Andretti Mario Andretti wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Fuji Speedway.2nd career win
    6. World titleJames Hunt James Hunt is crowned World Champion with McLaren.first world title

  7. 1971

    1. In memoriam Jo Siffert passed away, aged 35.

  8. 1965Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix · Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

    1. Pole positionJim Clark Jim Clark on pole for Team Lotus.24th career pole
    2. Race win Richie Ginther wins for Honda.1st career win

  9. 1960

    1. Birthday Joachim Winkelhock is born.turns 66 today

  10. 1954Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix · Pedralbes Circuit

    1. Debut Ottorino Volonterio makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati.first of 3 startsDebut
    2. Farewell Prince Bira makes his final Grand Prix start for Maserati.last of 19 startsFarewell
    3. Pole positionAlberto Ascari Alberto Ascari on pole for Lancia.14th career pole
    4. Race winMike Hawthorn Mike Hawthorn wins for Ferrari.2nd career win

  11. 1924

    1. Birthday George Amick is born.would have turned 102 today

Grand Prix races held on 24 October

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

2021 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

2021 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 3Sergio PérezRed Bull

Pole Max Verstappen

2010 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix

2010 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Fernando AlonsoFerrari
  • 2Lewis HamiltonMcLaren
  • 3Felipe MassaFerrari

Pole Sebastian Vettel

2004 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

2004 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Juan-Pablo MontoyaWilliams
  • 2Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren
  • 3Rubens BarrichelloFerrari

Pole Rubens Barrichello

1993 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1993 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Ayrton SennaMcLaren
  • 2Alain ProstWilliams
  • 3Mika HäkkinenMcLaren

Pole Alain Prost

1976 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1976 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mario AndrettiTeam Lotus
  • 2Patrick DepaillerTyrrell
  • 3James HuntMcLaren

Pole Mario Andretti

1965 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

1965 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Richie GintherHonda
  • 2Dan GurneyBrabham
  • 3Mike SpenceTeam Lotus

Pole Jim Clark

1954 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

1954 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mike HawthornFerrari
  • 2Luigi MussoMaserati
  • 3Juan-Manuel FangioMercedes

Pole Alberto Ascari

Born on 24 October

George Amickborn 1924 · died 1959, aged 342ndBest finish25thBest quali1Podium1Points finishes
Joachim Winkelhockborn 1960 · turns 66 today

In memoriam

Jo Siffert7 July 1936 · 24 October 1971, aged 352Wins2Poles6Podiums4Fastest laps
Henry Taylor16 December 1932 · 24 October 2013, aged 804thBest finish12thBest quali1Points finishes8Grands Prix

October, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sun 25 Oct1964John Surtees John Surtees is crowned World Champion with Ferrari, who also take the constructors' title.
  3. Mon 26 Oct1986Alain Prost Alain Prost is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  4. Tue 27 Oct2013Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel is crowned World Champion with Red Bull, who also take the constructors' title.
  5. Wed 28 Oct1951Juan-Manuel Fangio Juan-Manuel Fangio is crowned World Champion with Alfa Romeo.
  6. Thu 29 Oct2017Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton is crowned World Champion with Mercedes.
  7. Fri 30 Oct1988Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  8. Sat 31 Oct1999Mika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen is crowned World Champion with McLaren, while Ferrari take the constructors' title.

24 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 24 October?
7 World Championship races took place on this date: 2021 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2010 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2004 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1993 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1976 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1965 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1954 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 24 October?
Max Verstappen (2021), Fernando Alonso (2010), Juan-Pablo Montoya (2004), Ayrton Senna (1993), Mario Andretti (1976), Richie Ginther (1965) and Mike Hawthorn (1954).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 24 October?
Yes: James Hunt (1976, McLaren).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 24 October?
George Amick (1924) and Joachim Winkelhock (1960).