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# On This Day in F1: 31 October
On This Day in Formula 1 31 October
[1 Grand Prix win](#otd-races) [1 Pole position](#otd-timeline) [4 Born, passed away](#otd-people) [4 Landmarks](#otd-timeline)
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
All 10World title 1Race win 1In memoriam 2Farewell 3Pole position 1Birthday 2
1. ### 2012
1. In memoriam **[John Fitch](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/john-fitch-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 95.
2. ### 2011
1. In memoriam **[Roberto Lippi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/roberto-lippi-information-statistics/)** passed away, aged 85.
3. ### 1999
1. Farewell **[Damon Hill](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/damon-hill-information-statistics/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Jordan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/jordan-f1-information-statistics/) in the [Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) at [Suzuka Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/suzuka-circuit/).last of 122 startsFarewell
2. Farewell **[Alessandro Zanardi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alex-alessandro-zanardi-information-statistics/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) in the [Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) at [Suzuka Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/suzuka-circuit/).last of 44 startsFarewell
3. Farewell **[Toranosuke Takagi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/toranosuke-takagi-information-statistics/)** makes his final Grand Prix start for [Arrows](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/arrows-information-statistics/) in the [Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) at [Suzuka Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/suzuka-circuit/).last of 32 startsFarewell
4. Pole position **[Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/)** on pole for [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) at [Suzuka Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/suzuka-circuit/).23rd career pole
5. Race win **[Mika Häkkinen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mika-hakkinen/)** wins the [Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) at [Suzuka Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/suzuka-circuit/).14th career win
6. World title **[Mika Häkkinen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mika-hakkinen/)** is crowned World Champion with [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/), while [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) take the constructors' title.2nd world title
4. ### 1988
1. Birthday **[Sébastien Buemi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sebastien-buemi/)** is born.turns 37 today
5. ### 1941
1. Birthday **[Derek Bell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/derek-bell-information-statistics/)** 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
- 1Mika HäkkinenMcLaren - 2Michael SchumacherFerrari - 3Eddie IrvineFerrari Pole **Michael Schumacher**](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/)
## Born on 31 October
 **[Derek Bell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/derek-bell-information-statistics/)**born 1941 · turns 84 today**6th**Best finish**8th**Best quali**1**Points finishes**9**Grands Prix
 **[Sébastien Buemi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sebastien-buemi/)**born 1988 · turns 37 today**7th**Best finish**6th**Best quali**15**Points finishes**55**Grands Prix
## In memoriam
 **[Roberto Lippi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/roberto-lippi-information-statistics/)**17 October 1926 · 31 October 2011, aged 85
 **[John Fitch](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/john-fitch-information-statistics/)**4 August 1917 · 31 October 2012, aged 95
## October, day by day
Pick any date to open its page. The dots show how much F1 history a day carries.
### October
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Red marks today; the dots show how many entries a day has.
1. Coming up this week
2. [Sun 1 Nov](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/1-november/)1987 **[Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)** is crowned World Champion with [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/).
3. [Mon 2 Nov](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/2-november/)2008 **[Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)** is crowned World Champion with [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/), while [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) take the constructors' title.
4. [Tue 3 Nov](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/3-november/)1968 **[Graham Hill](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/graham-hill/)** is crowned World Champion with [Team Lotus](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/), who also take the constructors' title.
5. [Wed 4 Nov](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/4-november/)1990 **[Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)** wins the [Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-australia/) for [Benetton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/benetton-f1-team-information-statistics/) at [Adelaide Street Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/adelaide-street-circuit-layout-records/).
6. [Thu 5 Nov](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/5-november/)1989 **[Thierry Boutsen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/thierry-boutsen/)** wins the [Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1989-formula-1-grand-prix-of-australia/) for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) at [Adelaide Street Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/adelaide-street-circuit-layout-records/).
7. [Fri 6 Nov](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/6-november/)1994 **[Damon Hill](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/damon-hill-information-statistics/)** wins the [Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1994-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) at [Suzuka Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/suzuka-circuit/).
8. [Sat 7 Nov](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/7-november/)1993 **[Ayrton Senna](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ayrton-senna-da-silva/)** wins the [Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1993-formula-1-grand-prix-of-australia/) for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) at [Adelaide Street Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-circuits/adelaide-street-circuit-layout-records/).
## 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).
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