Formula One 1999

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Who was shunted of the track by Jacques Villeneuve in the German Grand Prix? Olivier Panis Johnny Herbert Marc Gene Pedro Diniz

2. Why was the Belgian Grand Prix weekend a tiring one for the BAR mechanics? They performed over 10 pitstops in the race They had to build over four race cars They had to rebuild both cars They were late to the circuit and had to work very quickly

3. 'From the beginning of the year _______ ______ had the bearing of one who had lost his zest for racing'. Which driver fills the gap, fits this description? Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

4. Who won his and his team's second ever win in the French Grand Prix? Olivier Panis Johnny Herbert Heinz Harald Frentzen Rubens Barrichello

5. In 1999 three teams used more than the usual two drivers. Who were they? BAR, Jordan and Benetton Minardi, BAR and Arrows Ferrari, Minardi and Sauber Ferrari, Minardi and BAR

6. Who scored a debut victory in Melbourne, Australia? David Coulthard Eddie Irvine Rubens Barrichello Ralf Schumacher

7. During the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend which respected figure in Formula One had died? Harold Postlethwaite Harry Postlethwaite Harvey Postlethwaite Harvey Pottlethwaite

8. Which backmarker watched with surprise as the front runners struggled to beat his time in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix? Pedro de la Rosa Olivier Panis Jean Alesi Luca Badoer

9. At which race did Michael Schumacher make his return to Grand Prix racing? Japan Malaysia Italy Europe

10. Why was the Italian Grand Prix and San Marino Grand Prix so embarrasing for Mika Hakkinen? He finished last He failed to qualify He crashed out of the lead He failed to get of the line

11. Which midfield runner took the lead of the European Grand Prix and then promptly crashed? Ricardo Zonta Giancarlo Fisichella Tora Takagi Jarno Trulli

12. Whilst challenging for the lead in Hockenheim, Coulthard broke off a piece of his car - which piece was it? Rear wing flap Brake duct Right hand side mirror Front wing flap

13. 'I tell you, after that you do get some more grey hairs'. Who said this? Jacques Villeneuve Eddie Irvine Mika Hakkinen Alex Wurz

14. In the European Grand Prix who landed upside down? Pedro Diniz Damon Hill Olivier Panis Mika Salo

15. In the Canadian Grand Prix Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve all crashed in the same corner? What, ironically, did it say on the retaining wall? 'Goodbye from Quebec' 'Best Drivers in Quebec' 'Caution in Quebec' 'Welcome to Quebec'

16. By how much was the piece of bodywork of the Ferraris deemed illegal by the stewards after the Malaysian Grand Prix? 20mm 1mm 10mm 5mm

17. At which corner did Eddie Irvine crash heavily whilst qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix? Spoon Corner 130R Degna One The Hairpin

18. Which weird looking team was the only one to score no points in 1999? Minardi BAR Prost Arrows

19. How many drivers opened the water works and started crying in 1999? 2 3 4 1

20. Why did Michael Schumacher have an unfortunate race in France? He finished 7th - just out of the points He lost his front wheel He lost radio contact He finished last