October 9 in Formula 1 History
5 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been held on October 9, the latest the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix, won by Max Verstappen. 3 World Championships were decided on this date, most recently Max Verstappen's 2022 Drivers' title. F1 drivers born on October 9 include Julian Bailey, Pat O'Connor and David Prophet.
- Grands Prix held
- 5
- Latest Grand Prix
- 2022 Japanese GP
- First Grand Prix
- 1977 Canadian GP
- Titles decided
- 3
- Drivers born
- 3
- Driver milestones
- 3
- Farewells
- 6
| Year | Champion | Title | Clinched at | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Drivers' | 2022 Japanese GP | 146 pts over Charles Leclerc |
| 2016 | Mercedes | Constructors' | 2016 Japanese GP | 297 pts over Red Bull Racing |
| 2011 | Sebastian Vettel | Drivers' | 2011 Japanese GP | 122 pts over Jenson Button |
| Year | Driver | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lewis Hamilton | 100th podium | 2016 Japanese GP |
| 2005 | Jacques Villeneuve | 150th Grand Prix start | 2005 Japanese GP |
| 1977 | Gilles Villeneuve | First race with Ferrari | 1977 Canadian GP |
| Year | Team / circuit | Milestone | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Penske | Last race | 1977 Canadian GP |
| Year | Driver | Farewell | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | Last win | 2016 Japanese GP |
| 2005 | Kimi Räikkönen | Last win with McLaren | 2005 Japanese GP |
| 1977 | Ian Scheckter | Last race | 1977 Canadian GP |
| 1977 | Patrick Nève | Last race | 1977 Canadian GP |
| 1977 | Jochen Mass | Last podium | 1977 Canadian GP |
| 1977 | Jody Scheckter | Last win with Wolf | 1977 Canadian GP |
| Driver | Born | Age / lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Bailey | 1961 | turns 65 in 2026 |
| Pat O'Connor | 1928 | 1928–1958 |
| David Prophet | 1937 | 1937–1981 |