On This Day in F1: 9 October

2022 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix
On This Day in Formula 1 9 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

9 October in Formula 1: 5 Grands Prix were won on this date, between 1977 and 2022, 2 world titles were decided and 3 drivers were born.

Timeline of 9 October

  1. 2022

    1. Pole position Max Verstappen on pole for Red Bull at Suzuka Circuit.18th career pole
    2. Race win Max Verstappen wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Red Bull at Suzuka Circuit.32nd career win
    3. World title Max Verstappen is crowned World Champion with Red Bull.2nd world title

  2. 2016Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit

    1. Pole position Nico Rosberg on pole for Mercedes.30th career pole
    2. Race win Nico Rosberg wins for Mercedes.23rd and final win

  3. 2011

    1. Pole position Sebastian Vettel on pole for Red Bull at Suzuka Circuit.27th career pole
    2. Race win Jenson Button wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Suzuka Circuit.12th career win
    3. World title Sebastian Vettel is crowned World Champion with Red Bull.2nd world title

  4. 2005Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix · Suzuka Circuit

    1. Pole position Ralf Schumacher on pole for Toyota.6th career pole
    2. Race win Kimi Räikkönen wins for McLaren.9th career win

  5. 1977Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix · Mosport Park

    1. Farewell Ian Scheckter makes his final Grand Prix start for March.last of 20 startsFarewell
    2. Farewell Ian Ashley makes his final Grand Prix start for Hesketh.last of 11 startsFarewell
    3. Farewell Patrick Nève makes his final Grand Prix start for March.last of 13 startsFarewell
    4. Pole position Mario Andretti on pole for Team Lotus.8th career pole
    5. Race win Jody Scheckter wins for Wolf.7th career win

  6. 1961

    1. Birthday Julian Bailey is born.turns 64 today

  7. 1937

    1. Birthday David Prophet is born.would have turned 88 today

  8. 1928

    1. Birthday Pat O\'Connor is born.would have turned 97 today

Grand Prix races held on 9 October

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

2022 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2022 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 2Sergio PérezRed Bull
  • 3Charles LeclercFerrari

Pole Max Verstappen

2016 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2016 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Nico RosbergMercedes
  • 2Max VerstappenRed Bull
  • 3Lewis HamiltonMercedes

Pole Nico Rosberg

2011 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2011 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jenson ButtonMcLaren
  • 2Fernando AlonsoFerrari
  • 3Sebastian VettelRed Bull

Pole Sebastian Vettel

2005 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

2005 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren
  • 2Giancarlo FisichellaRenault
  • 3Fernando AlonsoRenault

Pole Ralf Schumacher

1977 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

1977 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

  • 1Jody ScheckterWolf
  • 2Patrick DepaillerTyrrell
  • 3Jochen MassMcLaren

Pole Mario Andretti

Born on 9 October

Pat O\'Connorborn 1928 · died 1958, aged 29
David Prophetborn 1937 · died 1981, aged 43
Julian Baileyborn 1961 · turns 64 today6thBest finish21stBest quali1Points finishes7Grands Prix

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  1. Coming up this week
  2. Sat 10 Oct1976 James Hunt wins the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix for McLaren at Watkins Glen International.
  3. Sun 11 Oct2015 Lewis Hamilton wins the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix for Mercedes at Sochi International Street Circuit.
  4. Mon 12 Oct2003 Michael Schumacher is crowned World Champion with Ferrari.
  5. Tue 13 Oct1996 Damon Hill is crowned World Champion with Williams.
  6. Wed 14 Oct2001 Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka Circuit.
  7. Thu 15 Oct1983 Nelson Piquet is crowned World Champion with Brabham.
  8. Fri 16 Oct1994 Michael Schumacher wins the European Formula 1 Grand Prix for Benetton at Circuito de Jerez.

9 October in F1 history: questions

Which Formula 1 races were held on 9 October?
5 World Championship races took place on this date: 2022 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2016 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2011 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, 2005 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix and 1977 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Who won a Formula 1 race on 9 October?
Max Verstappen (2022), Nico Rosberg (2016), Jenson Button (2011), Kimi Räikkönen (2005) and Jody Scheckter (1977).
Was a Formula 1 World Championship decided on 9 October?
Yes: Sebastian Vettel (2011, Red Bull) and Max Verstappen (2022, Red Bull).
Which Formula 1 drivers were born on 9 October?
Pat O\'Connor (1928), David Prophet (1937) and Julian Bailey (1961).