Formula One 2009 [1]

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. One of the technical innovations introduced in 2009 was a system that gave drivers a 6-second turbo each lap by using the energy stored under braking. What was the acronym for this system? KERS KRES ERS SRKE

2. The first race winner of the 2009 season had only won one race previously, which was at the Hungarian Grand Prix of 2006. Can you name him? Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

3. Martin Whitmarsh became the team principal for McLaren at the beginning of the 2009 season, however, following the 'lie-gate' scandal at the Australian Grand Prix, the previous team principal announced he would be leaving the McLaren F1 team altogether. Who is he? Answer: (Two names or just surname)

4. The Malaysian Grand Prix started in the late afternoon to accommodate television viewers in Europe, however, this meant that the race took place in heavy rain. The official classification of the race was at the end of which lap? 26 41 36 31

5. At the Chinese Grand Prix, the anthem of Great Britain was played for the winning constructor in error. Which country's anthem should have been played? Answer: (One Word - European Country)

6. Ferrari were the 2008 constructors champions, however they didn't score their first points until the fourth race of the 2009 season when Kimi Raikkonen finished sixth. Which country hosted this race? Bahrain Spain China Turkey

7. Michael Schumacher achieved three consecutive wins in the 2006 season. Jenson Button also managed to do this in 2009. At which race did he achieve this feat? Monaco Germany Great Britain Turkey

8. Was there was a race scheduled for North America in the 2009 season? Yes No

9. Which driver achieved their first Pole Position at the German Grand Prix in July 2009? Timo Glock Adrian Sutil Nico Rosberg Mark Webber

10. A former world champion achieved pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Which one? Felipe Massa Lewis Hamilton Fernando Alonso Kimi Raikkonen