October 8 in Formula 1 History

7 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on October 8, the latest the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, won by Max Verstappen. 1 World Championship was decided on this date, most recently Michael Schumacher's 2000 Drivers' title. F1 drivers born on October 8 include Huub Rothengatter, Yves Cabantous and Jack McGrath.

Grands Prix held
7
Latest Grand Prix
2023 Qatar GP
First Grand Prix
1961 United States GP
Titles decided
1
Drivers born
5
Records and Grand Slams
2
Driver milestones
13
Farewells
29
Grands Prix held on October 8
YearGrand PrixWinnerSecondThirdPole
20232023 Qatar GPMax VerstappenOscar PiastriLando NorrisMax Verstappen
20172017 Japanese GPLewis HamiltonMax VerstappenDaniel RicciardoLewis Hamilton
20062006 Japanese GPFernando AlonsoFelipe MassaGiancarlo FisichellaFelipe Massa
20002000 Japanese GPMichael SchumacherMika HäkkinenDavid CoulthardMichael Schumacher
19781978 Canadian GPGilles VilleneuveJody ScheckterCarlos ReutemannJean-Pierre Jarier
19721972 United States GPJackie StewartFrançois CevertDenny HulmeJackie Stewart
19611961 United States GPInnes IrelandDan GurneyTony BrooksJack Brabham
World Championships decided on October 8
YearChampionTitleClinched atMargin
2000Michael SchumacherDrivers'2000 Japanese GP19 pts over Mika Häkkinen
Records and Grand Slams on October 8
YearDriverFeatRace
2023Max Verstappen4th Grand Slam (pole, win, fastest lap, every lap led)2023 Qatar GP
1972Jackie Stewart4th Grand Slam (pole, win, fastest lap, every lap led)1972 United States GP
Driver milestones on October 8
YearDriverMilestoneRace
2005Ralf SchumacherFirst pole position with Toyota2005 Japanese GP
1978Gilles VilleneuveFirst win1978 Canadian GP
1978Niki Lauda100th Grand Prix start1978 Canadian GP
1978Carlos Reutemann100th Grand Prix start1978 Canadian GP
1978Nelson PiquetFirst race with Brabham1978 Canadian GP
1978René ArnouxFirst race with Surtees1978 Canadian GP
1972Jody ScheckterF1 debut1972 United States GP
1961Hap SharpF1 debut1961 United States GP
1961Peter RyanF1 debut1961 United States GP
1961Roger PenskeF1 debut1961 United States GP
1961Walt HansgenF1 debut1961 United States GP
1961Innes IrelandFirst win1961 United States GP
1961Tony BrooksFirst podium with BRM (P3)1961 United States GP
Teams and circuits on October 8
YearTeam / circuitMilestoneRace
1978SurteesLast race1978 Canadian GP
1978Gilles VilleneuveFirst Grand Prix at the circuit1978 Canadian GP
1972MatraLast race1972 United States GP
1961Watkins GlenFirst Grand Prix at the circuit1961 United States GP
Farewells on October 8
YearDriverFarewellRace
2017Jolyon PalmerLast race2017 Japanese GP
2017Carlos SainzLast race with Toro Rosso2017 Japanese GP
2016Nico RosbergLast pole position2016 Japanese GP
2006Giancarlo FisichellaLast podium with Renault (P3)2006 Japanese GP
2005Ralf SchumacherLast pole position2005 Japanese GP
1978Bobby RahalLast race1978 Canadian GP
1978Patrick DepaillerLast race with Tyrrell1978 Canadian GP
1978John WatsonLast race with Brabham1978 Canadian GP
1978James HuntLast race with McLaren1978 Canadian GP
1978Carlos ReutemannLast race with Ferrari1978 Canadian GP
1978Jody ScheckterLast race with Wolf1978 Canadian GP
1978Keke RosbergLast race with ATS Wheels1978 Canadian GP
1978Jody ScheckterLast podium with Wolf (P2)1978 Canadian GP
1978Carlos ReutemannLast podium with Ferrari (P3)1978 Canadian GP
1972David WalkerLast race1972 United States GP
1972Sam PoseyLast race1972 United States GP
1972Skip BarberLast race1972 United States GP
1972Graham HillLast race with Brabham1972 United States GP
1972Niki LaudaLast race with March1972 United States GP
1972Carlos PaceLast race with March1972 United States GP
1961Lloyd RubyLast race1961 United States GP
1961Olivier GendebienLast race1961 United States GP
1961Peter RyanLast race1961 United States GP
1961Stirling MossLast race1961 United States GP
1961Tony BrooksLast race1961 United States GP
1961Innes IrelandLast win1961 United States GP
1961Innes IrelandLast podium1961 United States GP
1961Tony BrooksLast podium1961 United States GP
1961Jack BrabhamLast race with Cooper1961 United States GP
F1 drivers born on October 8
DriverBornAge / lifetime
Travis Webb1910turns 116 in 2026
Huub Rothengatter1954turns 72 in 2026
Yves Cabantous19041904–1973
Jack McGrath19191919–1955
Frank Dochnal19201920–2010

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