GRID·COMPARE ON THIS DAY

OCTOBER 5 IN F1 HISTORY

Across every year.

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NOTABLE MOMENTS

1969Jochen Rindt scores a Grand Slam at the United States 1969 GP (pole, win, fastest lap).GRAND SLAM
1969George Eaton makes their very first Grand Prix start (United States GP).DEBUT
1969Jochen Rindt takes their very first win (United States GP).FIRST WIN
1975Niki Lauda is crowned world champion.TITLE
1975Michel Leclère makes their very first Grand Prix start (United States GP).DEBUT
1975Last Grand Prix start for Wilson Fittipaldi (United States GP).FINAL RACE
1975Last Grand Prix start for Tony Brise (United States GP).FINAL RACE
1975Last Grand Prix start for Roelof Wunderink (United States GP).FINAL RACE
1980Alan Jones is crowned world champion.TITLE
1980Last Grand Prix start for Emerson Fittipaldi (United States GP).FINAL RACE

RACES HELD ON THIS DAY

1969United States GP: won by Jochen Rindt with Lotus.
1975United States GP: won by Niki Lauda with Ferrari.
1980United States GP: won by Alan Jones with Williams.
2014Japan GP: won by Lewis Hamilton with Mercedes.
2025Singapore GP: won by George Russell with Mercedes.