On This Day in F1: 8 October

2023 Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 8 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

8 October in Formula 1: 7 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1961 and 2023, 2 world titles were decided and 5 drivers were born.

Timeline of 8 October

  1. 2023

    1. Pole positionMax Verstappen Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull at Lusail International Circuit.30th career pole
    2. Race winMax Verstappen Max Verstappen wins the Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Lusail International Circuit.49th career win
    3. World titleMax Verstappen Max Verstappen is crowned World Champion with Red Bull.3rd world title

  2. 2017Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit

    1. Farewell Jolyon Palmer makes his final Grand Prix start for Renault.last of 37 startsFarewell
    2. Pole positionLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton on pole for Mercedes.71st career pole
    3. Race winLewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins for Mercedes.61st career win

  3. 2006Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit

    1. Pole position Felipe Massa on pole for Ferrari.2nd career pole
    2. Race winFernando Alonso Fernando Alonso wins for Renault.15th career win

  4. 2000

    1. Pole positionMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher on pole for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.31st career pole
    2. Race winMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.43rd career win
    3. World titleMichael Schumacher Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.3rd world title

  5. 1978Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

    1. Farewell Rolf Stommelen makes his final Grand Prix start for Arrows.last of 62 startsFarewell
    2. Pole position Jean-Pierre Jarier on pole for Team Lotus.3rd career pole
    3. Race win Gilles Villeneuve wins for Ferrari.1st career win

  6. 1972USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Watkins Glen International

    1. DebutJody Scheckter Jody Scheckter makes his Grand Prix debut for McLaren.first of 113 startsDebut
    2. Farewell David Walker makes his final Grand Prix start for Team Lotus.last of 11 startsFarewell
    3. Pole positionJackie Stewart Jackie Stewart on pole for Tyrrell.14th career pole
    4. Race winJackie Stewart Jackie Stewart wins for Tyrrell.22nd career win

  7. 1961USA Formula 1 Grand Prix · Watkins Glen International

    1. Debut Hap Sharp makes his Grand Prix debut for Cooper-Climax.first of 6 startsDebut
    2. Debut Ken Miles makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus.first of 1 startDebut
    3. Debut Roger Penske makes his Grand Prix debut for Cooper-Climax.first of 2 startsDebut
    4. Debut Walt Hansgen makes his Grand Prix debut for Cooper-Climax.first of 4 startsDebut
    5. Debut Peter Ryan makes his Grand Prix debut for Team Lotus.first of 1 startDebut
    6. Farewell Stirling Moss makes his final Grand Prix start for Team Lotus.last of 67 startsFarewell
    7. Farewell Tony Brooks makes his final Grand Prix start for BRM.last of 39 startsFarewell
    8. Farewell Olivier Gendebien makes his final Grand Prix start for Team Lotus.last of 17 startsFarewell
    9. Pole positionJack Brabham Jack Brabham on pole for Cooper-Climax.5th career pole
    10. Race win Innes Ireland wins for Team Lotus.1st career win

  8. 1954

    1. Birthday Huub Rothengatter is born.turns 72 today

  9. 1920

    1. Birthday Frank Dochnal is born.would have turned 106 today

  10. 1919

    1. Birthday Jack McGrath is born.would have turned 107 today

  11. 1910

    1. Birthday Spider Webb is born.would have turned 116 today

  12. 1904

    1. Birthday Yves Giraud Cabantous is born.would have turned 122 today

Grand Prix races held on 8 October

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

2023 Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix

2023 Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Oscar PiastriMcLaren
  • 3Lando NorrisMcLaren

Pole Max Verstappen

2017 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2017 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Lewis HamiltonMercedes
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Daniel RicciardoRed Bull

Pole Lewis Hamilton

2006 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2006 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Fernando AlonsoRenault
  • 2Felipe MassaFerrari
  • 3Giancarlo FisichellaRenault

Pole Felipe Massa

2000 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2000 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Michael SchumacherFerrari
  • 2Mika HäkkinenMcLaren
  • 3David CoulthardMcLaren

Pole Michael Schumacher

1978 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1978 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Gilles VilleneuveFerrari
  • 2Jody ScheckterWolf
  • 3Carlos ReutemannFerrari

Pole Jean-Pierre Jarier

1972 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

1972 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jackie StewartTyrrell
  • 2François CevertTyrrell
  • 3Denny HulmeMcLaren

Pole Jackie Stewart

1961 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

1961 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Innes IrelandTeam Lotus
  • 2Dan GurneyPorsche
  • 3Tony BrooksBRM

Pole Jack Brabham

Born on 8 October

Yves Giraud Cabantousborn 1904 · died 1973, aged 684thBest finish5thBest quali2Points finishes13Grands Prix
Spider Webbborn 1910 · died 1990, aged 79
Jack McGrathborn 1919 · died 1955, aged 361Pole3rdBest finish2Podiums1Fastest lap
Frank Dochnalborn 1920 · died 2010, aged 89
Huub Rothengatterborn 1954 · turns 72 today

October, day by day

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Fri 9 Oct2011Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel is crowned World Champion with Red Bull.
  3. Sat 10 Oct1976James Hunt James Hunt wins the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Watkins Glen International.
  4. Sun 11 Oct2015Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton wins the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.
  5. Mon 12 Oct2003Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari, who also take the constructors' title.
  6. Tue 13 Oct1996Damon Hill Damon Hill is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  7. Wed 14 Oct2001Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.
  8. Thu 15 Oct1983Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham, while Ferrari take the constructors' title.

8 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 8 October?
7 World Championship races took place on this date: 2023 Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2017 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2006 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2000 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1978 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1972 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1961 USA Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 8 October?
Max Verstappen (2023), Lewis Hamilton (2017), Fernando Alonso (2006), Michael Schumacher (2000), Gilles Villeneuve (1978), Jackie Stewart (1972) and Innes Ireland (1961).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 8 October?
Yes: Michael Schumacher (2000, Ferrari) and Max Verstappen (2023, Red Bull).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 8 October?
Yves Giraud Cabantous (1904), Spider Webb (1910), Jack McGrath (1919), Frank Dochnal (1920) and Huub Rothengatter (1954).