October 2 in Formula 1 History

5 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on October 2, the latest the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix, won by Sergio Pérez. 2 World Championships were decided on this date, most recently Niki Lauda's 1977 Drivers' title. F1 drivers born on October 2 include Nanni Galli, Giorgio Scarlatti and Mike Nazaruk.

Grands Prix held
5
Latest Grand Prix
2022 Singapore GP
First Grand Prix
1966 United States GP
Titles decided
2
Drivers born
6
Records and Grand Slams
1
Driver milestones
5
Farewells
4
Drivers who died
1
Grands Prix held on October 2
YearGrand PrixWinnerSecondThirdPole
20222022 Singapore GPSergio PérezCharles LeclercCarlos SainzCharles Leclerc
20162016 Malaysian GPDaniel RicciardoMax VerstappenNico RosbergLewis Hamilton
19881988 Spanish GPAlain ProstNigel MansellAlessandro NanniniAyrton Senna
19771977 United States GPJames HuntMario AndrettiJody ScheckterJames Hunt
19661966 United States GPJim ClarkJochen RindtJohn SurteesJack Brabham
World Championships decided on October 2
YearChampionTitleClinched atMargin
1977Niki LaudaDrivers'1977 United States GP17 pts over Jody Scheckter
1966Brabham-RepcoConstructors'1966 United States GP11 pts over Ferrari
Records and Grand Slams on October 2
YearDriverFeatRace
2022Fernando AlonsoNew record: 350 Grand Prix starts (previous: Kimi Räikkönen, 349)2022 Singapore GP
Driver milestones on October 2
YearDriverMilestoneRace
2022Fernando Alonso350th Grand Prix start2022 Singapore GP
2016Jenson Button300th Grand Prix start2016 Malaysian GP
1977Danny OngaisF1 debut1977 United States GP
1977Clay Regazzoni100th Grand Prix start1977 United States GP
1966Innes IrelandFirst race with BRM1966 United States GP
Farewells on October 2
YearDriverFarewellRace
1977Ian AshleyLast race1977 United States GP
1977Niki LaudaLast race with Ferrari1977 United States GP
1966Jochen RindtLast podium with Cooper (P2)1966 United States GP
1965Graham HillLast pole position with BRM1965 United States GP
F1 drivers born on October 2
DriverBornAge / lifetime
Michael Bleekemolen1949turns 77 in 2026
Jan Flinterman19191919–1992
Giorgio Scarlatti19211921–1990
Mike Nazaruk19211921–1955
Paul Goldsmith19251925–2024
Nanni Galli19401940–2019
F1 drivers who died on October 2
DriverDiedAge
Olivier Gendebien199874

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