On This Day in F1: 5 October

2025 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 5 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

5 October in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1969 and 2025 and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 5 October

  1. 2025Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix · Singapore Circuit

    1. Pole position George Russell on pole for Mercedes.8th career pole
    2. Race win George Russell wins for Mercedes.5th career win

  2. 2014Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit

    1. Farewell Jules Bianchi makes his final Grand Prix start for Manor.last of 34 startsFarewell
    2. Pole position Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes.12th career pole
    3. Race win Lewis Hamilton wins for Mercedes.30th career win

  3. 1992

    1. Birthday Kevin Magnussen is born.turns 33 today

  4. 1980USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Watkins Glen International

    1. Farewell Jody Scheckter makes his final Grand Prix start for Ferrari.last of 113 startsFarewell
    2. Farewell Emerson Fittipaldi makes his final Grand Prix start for Fittipaldi.last of 149 startsFarewell
    3. Pole position Bruno Giacomelli on pole for Alfa Romeo.1st career pole
    4. Race win Alan Jones wins for Williams.10th career win

  5. 1975USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Watkins Glen International

    1. Debut Michel Leclère makes his Grand Prix debut for Tyrrell.first of 8 startsDebut
    2. Farewell Wilson Fittipaldi makes his final Grand Prix start for Fittipaldi.last of 38 startsFarewell
    3. Pole position Niki Lauda on pole for Ferrari.18th career pole
    4. Race win Niki Lauda wins for Ferrari.7th career win

  6. 1969USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Watkins Glen International

    1. Debut George Eaton makes his Grand Prix debut for BRM.first of 13 startsDebut
    2. Pole position Jochen Rindt on pole for Team Lotus.7th career pole
    3. Race win Jochen Rindt wins for Team Lotus.1st career win

  7. 1962

    1. Birthday Michael Andretti is born.turns 63 today

  8. 1922

    1. Birthday José-Froilán González is born.would have turned 103 today

Grand Prix races held on 5 October

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

2025 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix

2025 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1George RussellMercedes
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Lando NorrisMcLaren

Pole George Russell

2014 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2014 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 3Sebastian VettelRed Bull

Pole Nico Rosberg

1980 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

1980 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Alan JonesWilliams
  • 2Carlos ReutemannWilliams
  • 3Didier PironiLigier

Pole Bruno Giacomelli

1975 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

1975 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Niki LaudaFerrari
  • 2Emerson FittipaldiMcLaren
  • 3Jochen MassMcLaren

Pole Niki Lauda

1969 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

1969 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jochen RindtTeam Lotus
  • 2Piers CourageBrabham
  • 3John SurteesBRM

Pole Jochen Rindt

Born on 5 October

José-Froilán Gonzálezborn 1922 · died 2013, aged 902Wins3Poles15Podiums6Fastest laps
Michael Andrettiborn 1962 · turns 63 today3rdBest finish5thBest quali1Podium3Points finishes
Kevin Magnussen Kevin Magnussenborn 1992 · turns 33 today1Pole2ndBest finish1Podium3Fastest laps

October, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Tue 6 Oct1974 Emerson Fittipaldi is crowned World Champion with McLaren.
  3. Wed 7 Oct1962 Jim Clark wins the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix for Team Lotus at Watkins Glen International.
  4. Thu 8 Oct2000 Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  5. Fri 9 Oct2011 Sebastian Vettel is crowned World Champion with Red Bull.
  6. Sat 10 Oct1976 James Hunt wins the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Watkins Glen International.
  7. Sun 11 Oct2015 Lewis Hamilton wins the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.
  8. Mon 12 Oct2003 Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.

5 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 5 October?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2025 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2014 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1980 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1975 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1969 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 5 October?
George Russell (2025), Lewis Hamilton (2014), Alan Jones (1980), Niki Lauda (1975) and Jochen Rindt (1969).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 5 October?
José-Froilán González (1922), Michael Andretti (1962) and Kevin Magnussen (1992).