On This Day in F1: 4 October

2026 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 4 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

4 October in Formula 1: 4 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1964 and 2026, 1 world title was decided and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 4 October

  1. 2026Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix · Sepang International Circuit

    1. Pole positionMax Verstappen Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull.49th career pole
    2. Race winMax Verstappen Max Verstappen wins for Red Bull.72nd career win

  2. 2009Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit

    1. Pole positionSebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel on pole for Red Bull.5th career pole
    2. Race winSebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel wins for Red Bull.4th career win

  3. 1998

    1. In memoriam Tony Shelly passed away, aged 61.

  4. 1992

    1. In memoriamDenny Hulme Denny Hulme passed away, aged 56.

  5. 1970

    1. Debut Reine Wisell makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus in the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International.first of 23 startsDebut
    2. Debut Gus Hutchison makes his Grand Prix debut for Brabham in the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International.first of 1 startDebut
    3. Pole position Jacky Ickx on pole for Ferrari at Watkins Glen International.7th career pole
    4. Race winEmerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Watkins Glen International.1st career win
    5. World titleJochen Rindt Jochen Rindt is crowned World Champion with Team Lotus, who also take the constructors' title.first world title

  6. 1964USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Watkins Glen International

    1. Pole positionJim Clark Jim Clark on pole for Team Lotus.17th career pole
    2. Race winGraham Hill Graham Hill wins for BRM.8th career win

  7. 1939

    1. Birthday Klaus Kapitza, designer of the Kauhsen WK, is born.turns 87 today

  8. 1928

    1. Birthday Bob Scott is born.would have turned 98 today

  9. 1927

    1. Birthday Roberto Bussinello is born.would have turned 99 today

  10. 1906

    1. Birthday Eitel Cantoni is born.would have turned 120 today

Grand Prix races held on 4 October

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

2026 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

2026 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Kimi AntonelliMercedes
  • 3Lewis HamiltonFerrari

Pole Max Verstappen

2009 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2009 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Sebastian VettelRed Bull
  • 2Jarno TrulliToyota
  • 3Lewis HamiltonMcLaren

Pole Sebastian Vettel

1970 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

1970 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Emerson FittipaldiTeam Lotus
  • 2Pedro RodríguezBRM
  • 3Reine WisellTeam Lotus

Pole Jacky Ickx

1964 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

1964 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Graham HillBRM
  • 2John SurteesFerrari
  • 3Jo SiffertBrabham

Pole Jim Clark

Born on 4 October

Eitel Cantoniborn 1906 · died 1997, aged 90
Roberto Bussinelloborn 1927 · died 1999, aged 71
Bob Scottborn 1928 · died 1954, aged 25

In memoriam

Denny Hulme Denny Hulme18 June 1936 · 4 October 1992, aged 561Title8Wins1Pole33Podiums
Tony Shelly2 February 1937 · 4 October 1998, aged 61

October, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Mon 5 Oct1969Jochen Rindt Jochen Rindt wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Watkins Glen International.
  3. Tue 6 Oct1974Emerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi is crowned World Champion with McLaren, who also take the constructors' title.
  4. Wed 7 Oct1962Jim Clark Jim Clark wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Watkins Glen International.
  5. Thu 8 Oct2000Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  6. Fri 9 Oct2011Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel is crowned World Champion with Red Bull.
  7. Sat 10 Oct1976James Hunt James Hunt wins the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Watkins Glen International.
  8. Sun 11 Oct2015Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.

4 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 4 October?
4 World Championship races took place on this date: 2026 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2009 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1970 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1964 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 4 October?
Max Verstappen (2026), Sebastian Vettel (2009), Emerson Fittipaldi (1970) and Graham Hill (1964).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 4 October?
Yes: Jochen Rindt (1970, Team Lotus).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 4 October?
Eitel Cantoni (1906), Roberto Bussinello (1927) and Bob Scott (1928).