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? Pedro Diniz Marc Gene Olivier Panis Johnny Herbert

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? Heinz Harald Frentzen Rubens Barrichello Johnny Herbert Olivier Panis

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

6. Who scored a debut victory in Melbourne, Australia? Eddie Irvine Rubens Barrichello David Coulthard 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? Olivier Panis Jean Alesi Luca Badoer Pedro de la Rosa

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

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

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

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

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? Olivier Panis Pedro Diniz Damon Hill 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? 130R Spoon Corner The Hairpin Degna One

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

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

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