October 6 in Formula 1 History
5 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on October 6, the latest the 2013 Korean Grand Prix, won by Sebastian Vettel. 3 World Championships were decided on this date, most recently Alain Prost's 1985 Drivers' title. F1 drivers born on October 6 include Carlos Pace, Manfred Winkelhock and André Pilette.
- Grands Prix held
- 5
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2013 Korean GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1963 United States GP
- Titles decided
- 3
- Drivers born
- 5
- Records and Grand Slams
- 1
- Driver milestones
- 10
- Farewells
- 11
- Drivers who died
- 2
| Year | Champion | Title | Clinched at | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Alain Prost | Drivers' | 1985 European GP | 20 pts over Michele Alboreto |
| 1974 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Drivers' | 1974 United States GP | 3 pts over Clay Regazzoni |
| 1974 | McLaren | Constructors' | 1974 United States GP | 8 pts over Ferrari |
| Year | Driver | Feat | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | 4th Grand Slam (pole, win, fastest lap, every lap led) | 2013 Korean GP |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ivan Capelli | F1 debut | 1985 European GP |
| 1985 | Nigel Mansell | First win | 1985 European GP |
| 1974 | José Dolhem | F1 debut | 1974 United States GP |
| 1974 | Mike Wilds | F1 debut | 1974 United States GP |
| 1974 | Carlos Pace | First podium with Brabham (P2) | 1974 United States GP |
| 1968 | Bobby Unser | F1 debut | 1968 United States GP |
| 1968 | Mario Andretti | F1 debut | 1968 United States GP |
| 1963 | Pedro Rodríguez | F1 debut | 1963 United States GP |
| 1963 | Peter Broeker | F1 debut | 1963 United States GP |
| 1963 | Rodger Ward | First race with Lotus | 1963 United States GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | RAM | Last race | 1985 European GP |
| 1974 | Iso Marlboro | Last race | 1974 United States GP |
| 1963 | Stebro | Debut | 1963 United States GP |
| 1963 | Stebro | Last race | 1963 United States GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kimi Räikkönen | Last podium with Lotus (P2) | 2013 Korean GP |
| 1985 | John Watson | Last race | 1985 European GP |
| 1974 | Denny Hulme | Last race | 1974 United States GP |
| 1974 | Helmuth Koinigg | Last race | 1974 United States GP |
| 1974 | José Dolhem | Last race | 1974 United States GP |
| 1974 | Tim Schenken | Last race | 1974 United States GP |
| 1974 | Jacques Laffite | Last race with Iso Marlboro | 1974 United States GP |
| 1968 | Bobby Unser | Last race | 1968 United States GP |
| 1968 | John Surtees | Last podium with Honda (P3) | 1968 United States GP |
| 1963 | Peter Broeker | Last race | 1963 United States GP |
| 1963 | Rodger Ward | Last race | 1963 United States GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| André Pilette | 1918 | 1918–1993 |
| Max de Terra | 1918 | 1918–1982 |
| John Nicholson | 1941 | 1941–2017 |
| Carlos Pace | 1944 | 1944–1977 |
| Manfred Winkelhock | 1951 | 1951–1985 |
| Driver | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Helmuth Koinigg | 1974 | 26 |
| François Cevert | 1973 | 29 |