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Formula One in the 1980s Trivia Quiz

A simple memory test of Formula One in the 80s.

A multiple-choice quiz by kev66. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kev66

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,972

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
454

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many Circuits in the United States of America, were used during the 1980's for World Championship Grand Prix? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which two drivers were disqualified from the 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix, for having underweight cars? Hint

Keke Rosberg & Carlos Reutemann

John Watson and Nelson Piquet

Gilles Villeneuve and Niki Lauda

Nelson Piquet and Keke Rosberg

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Question 3 of 10

3. Mario Andretti drove for two teams in 1982. What teams were they? Hint

Williams and Lotus

Ferrari and Alfa Romeo

Williams and Ferrari

Lotus and Ferrari

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was the 1982 Swiss Grand Prix Staged? Hint

Bremgarten

Dijon-Prenois

Nurburgring

Magny Cours

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many laps did the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix run for, before it was stopped due to torrential rain? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which driver collapsed, after famously pushing his stricken car over the line at the 1984 Dallas Grand Prix? Hint

Nigel Mansell

Patrick Tambay

Derek Warwick

Riccardo Patrese

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Question 7 of 10

7. At which track did Alain Prost record his 28th Grand Prix victory, beating Jackie Stewart's record that had stood since 1973? Hint

Monza

Jerez

Estoril

Paul Ricard

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who qualified 16th for his debut race at Paul Ricard, and went on to finish 4th? Hint

Jean Alesi

Karl Wendlinger

Martin Donnelly

Mika Hakkinen

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Question 9 of 10

9. From which grid position, did Nigel Mansell win the 1989 Hungarian Grand Prix? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why was Nelson Piquet's 1983 championship win special? Hint

No Race Wins

First Turbo Champion

Last Cosworth Champion

First Title for Brabham

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many Circuits in the United States of America, were used during the 1980's for World Championship Grand Prix?

Answer: 6

The six were:- Long Beach, Watkins Glen, Las Vegas, Detroit, Dallas and Phoenix.

2. Which two drivers were disqualified from the 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix, for having underweight cars?

Answer: Nelson Piquet and Keke Rosberg

Piquet and Rosberg finished 1-2, but were disqualified for being under weight, handing the victory to Alain Prost.

3. Mario Andretti drove for two teams in 1982. What teams were they?

Answer: Williams and Ferrari

He drove a Williams in Long Beach, replacing the retired Carlos Reutemann, and for Ferrari in the last two races at Monza and Las Vegas.

4. Where was the 1982 Swiss Grand Prix Staged?

Answer: Dijon-Prenois

Motor sport had been banned in Switzerland since the 1955 Le Mans disaster. Keke Rosberg won his first and only Grand Prix of 1982, the year he became champion.

5. How many laps did the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix run for, before it was stopped due to torrential rain?

Answer: 31

Alain Prost won the shortened race, but had it gone for a few more laps, then Ayrton Senna (Toleman) might have caught him?

6. Which driver collapsed, after famously pushing his stricken car over the line at the 1984 Dallas Grand Prix?

Answer: Nigel Mansell

One of the famous images of the 80s.

7. At which track did Alain Prost record his 28th Grand Prix victory, beating Jackie Stewart's record that had stood since 1973?

Answer: Estoril

8. Who qualified 16th for his debut race at Paul Ricard, and went on to finish 4th?

Answer: Jean Alesi

9. From which grid position, did Nigel Mansell win the 1989 Hungarian Grand Prix?

Answer: 12

His pass of Ayrton Senna in that race, was one of the legendary passes in F-1 history.

10. Why was Nelson Piquet's 1983 championship win special?

Answer: First Turbo Champion

Keke Rosberg won the last championship for a Cosworth DFV in 1982.

Source: Author kev66

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