On This Day in F1: 31 October

1999 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 31 October
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31 October in Formula 1: 1 Grand Prix was won on this date, in 1999, 1 world title was decided and 2 drivers were born.

Timeline of 31 October

  1. 2012

    1. In memoriam John Fitch passed away, aged 95.

  2. 2011

    1. In memoriam Roberto Lippi passed away, aged 85.

  3. 1999

    1. FarewellDamon Hill Damon Hill makes his final Grand Prix start for Jordan in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.last of 122 startsFarewell
    2. Farewell Alessandro Zanardi makes his final Grand Prix start for Williams in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.last of 44 startsFarewell
    3. Farewell Toranosuke Takagi makes his final Grand Prix start for Arrows in the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.last of 32 startsFarewell
    4. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.23rd career pole
    5. Race winMika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Suzuka Circuit.14th career win
    6. World titleMika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen is crowned World Champion with McLaren, while Ferrari take the constructors' title.2nd world title

  4. 1988

    1. Birthday Sébastien Buemi is born.turns 37 today

  5. 1941

    1. Birthday Derek Bell is born.turns 84 today

Grand Prix races held on 31 October

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

1999 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

1999 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 2Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 3Eddie IrvineFerrari

Pole Michael Schumacher

Born on 31 October

Derek Bellborn 1941 · turns 84 today6thBest finish8thBest quali1Points finishes9Grands Prix
Sébastien Buemiborn 1988 · turns 37 today7thBest finish6thBest quali15Points finishes55Grands Prix

In memoriam

Roberto Lippi17 October 1926 · 31 October 2011, aged 85
John Fitch4 August 1917 · 31 October 2012, aged 95

October, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sun 1 Nov1987Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  3. Mon 2 Nov2008Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton is crowned World Champion with McLaren, while Ferrari take the constructors' title.
  4. Tue 3 Nov1968Graham Hill Graham Hill is crowned World Champion with Team Lotus, who also take the constructors' title.
  5. Wed 4 Nov1990Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  6. Thu 5 Nov1989 Thierry Boutsen wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Adelaide Street Circuit.
  7. Fri 6 Nov1994Damon Hill Damon Hill wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Williams at Suzuka Circuit.
  8. Sat 7 Nov1993Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna wins the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Adelaide Street Circuit.

31 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 31 October?
1 World Championship race took place on this date: 1999 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 31 October?
Mika Häkkinen (1999).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 31 October?
Yes: Mika Häkkinen (1999, McLaren).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 31 October?
Derek Bell (1941) and Sébastien Buemi (1988).