On This Day in F1: 24 October

On This Day in Formula 1
24 October
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
2021
- Pole position
Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull at Circuit of The Americas.12th career pole
- Race win
Max Verstappen wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Circuit of The Americas.18th career win
- Pole position
2013
- In memoriam
Henry Taylor passed away, aged 80.
- In memoriam
2010
- Pole position
Sebastian Vettel on pole for Red Bull at Korean International Circuit.14th career pole
- Race win
Fernando Alonso wins the Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Korean International Circuit.26th career win
- Pole position
2004
- Pole position
Rubens Barrichello on pole for Ferrari at Autodromo Interlagos.13th career pole
- Race win
Juan-Pablo Montoya wins the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Autodromo Interlagos.4th career win
- Pole position
1993
- Debut
Eddie Irvine makes his Grand Prix debut for Jordan in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.first of 147 startsDebut
- Debut
Toshio Suzuki makes his Grand Prix debut for Larrousse in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.first of 2 startsDebut
- Debut
Jean-Marc Gounon makes his Grand Prix debut for Minardi in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.first of 9 startsDebut
- Pole position
Alain Prost on pole for Williams at Suzuka Circuit.33rd career pole
- Race win
Ayrton Senna wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Suzuka Circuit.40th career win
- Debut
1976
- Debut
Masahiro Hasemi makes his Grand Prix debut for Kojima in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway.first of 1 startDebut
- Debut
Kazuyoshi Hoshino makes his Grand Prix debut for Tyrrell in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway.first of 2 startsDebut
- Debut
Noritake Takahara makes his Grand Prix debut for Surtees in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway.first of 2 startsDebut
- Pole position
Mario Andretti on pole for Team Lotus at Fuji Speedway.2nd career pole
- Race win
Mario Andretti wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Fuji Speedway.2nd career win
- World title
James Hunt is crowned World Champion with McLaren.first world titleTitle clinched
- Debut
1971
- In memoriam
Jo Siffert passed away, aged 35.
- In memoriam
1965
- Pole position
Jim Clark on pole for Team Lotus at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.24th career pole
- Race win
Richie Ginther wins the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix for Honda at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.1st career win
- Pole position
1960
- Birthday
Joachim Winkelhock is born.turns 65 today
- Birthday
1954
- Debut
Ottorino Volonterio makes his Grand Prix debut for Maserati in the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix at Pedralbes Circuit.first of 3 startsDebut
- Pole position
Alberto Ascari on pole for Lancia at Pedralbes Circuit.14th career pole
- Race win
Mike Hawthorn wins the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Pedralbes Circuit.2nd career win
- Debut
1924
- Birthday
George Amick is born.would have turned 101 today
- Birthday
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
- 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
- 2Lewis HamiltonMercedes
- 3Sergio PérezRed Bull
Pole Max Verstappen

2010 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Fernando AlonsoFerrari
- 2Lewis HamiltonMcLaren
- 3Felipe MassaFerrari
Pole Sebastian Vettel

2004 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Juan-Pablo MontoyaWilliams
- 2Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren
- 3Rubens BarrichelloFerrari
Pole Rubens Barrichello

1993 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Ayrton SennaMcLaren
- 2Alain ProstWilliams
- 3Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
Pole Alain Prost

1976 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Mario AndrettiTeam Lotus
- 2Patrick DepaillerTyrrell
- 3James HuntMcLaren
Pole Mario Andretti

1965 Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Richie GintherHonda
- 2Dan GurneyBrabham
- 3Mike SpenceTeam Lotus
Pole Jim Clark

1954 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix
- 1Mike HawthornFerrari
- 2Luigi MussoMaserati
- 3Juan-Manuel FangioMercedes
Pole Alberto Ascari
Born on 24 October
In memoriam
October, day by day
Pick any date to open its page. The dots show how much F1 history a day carries.
Red marks today; the dots show how many entries a day has.
- Coming up this week
- Sun 25 Oct1964
John Surtees is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
- Mon 26 Oct1986
Alain Prost is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
- Tue 27 Oct2013
Sebastian Vettel is crowned World Champion with Red Bull.
- Wed 28 Oct1951
Juan-Manuel Fangio is crowned World Champion with Alfa Romeo.
- Thu 29 Oct2017
Lewis Hamilton is crowned World Champion with Mercedes.
- Fri 30 Oct1988
Ayrton Senna is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
- Sat 31 Oct1999
Mika Häkkinen is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
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).









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