October 4 in Formula 1 History

4 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on October 4, the latest the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, won by Max Verstappen. 2 World Championships were decided on this date, most recently Jochen Rindt's 1970 Drivers' title. F1 drivers born on October 4 include Eitel Cantoni, Bob Scott and Roberto Bussinello.

Grands Prix held
4
Latest Grand Prix
2026 Bahrain GP
First Grand Prix
1964 United States GP
Titles decided
2
Drivers born
3
Driver milestones
7
Farewells
5
Drivers who died
2
Grands Prix held on October 4
YearGrand PrixWinnerSecondThirdPole
20262026 Bahrain GPMax VerstappenKimi AntonelliLewis HamiltonMax Verstappen
20092009 Japanese GPSebastian VettelJarno TrulliLewis HamiltonSebastian Vettel
19701970 United States GPEmerson FittipaldiPedro RodríguezReine WisellJacky Ickx
19641964 United States GPGraham HillJohn SurteesJo SiffertJim Clark
World Championships decided on October 4
YearChampionTitleClinched atMargin
1970Jochen RindtDrivers'1970 United States GP5 pts over Jacky Ickx
1970LotusConstructors'1970 United States GP7 pts over Ferrari
Driver milestones on October 4
YearDriverMilestoneRace
1980Bruno GiacomelliFirst pole position1980 United States GP
1970Gus HutchisonF1 debut1970 United States GP
1970Reine WisellF1 debut1970 United States GP
1970Emerson FittipaldiFirst win1970 United States GP
1970Emerson FittipaldiFirst podium1970 United States GP
1970Reine WisellFirst podium1970 United States GP
1964Jo SiffertFirst podium1964 United States GP
Teams and circuits on October 4
YearTeam / circuitMilestoneRace
1970De TomasoLast race1970 United States GP
Farewells on October 4
YearDriverFarewellRace
2009Jarno TrulliLast podium2009 Japanese GP
1980Bruno GiacomelliLast pole position1980 United States GP
1970Gus HutchisonLast race1970 United States GP
1970Reine WisellLast podium1970 United States GP
1964Walt HansgenLast race1964 United States GP
F1 drivers born on October 4
DriverBornAge / lifetime
Eitel Cantoni19061906–1997
Roberto Bussinello19271927–1999
Bob Scott19281928–1954
F1 drivers who died on October 4
DriverDiedAge
Tony Shelly199861
Denny Hulme199256

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