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This quiz tests your knowledge of events surrounding classic moments in Formula One history.

A multiple-choice quiz by noh38. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
noh38
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
347,589
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The 1982 Monaco Grand Prix has gone down in history as "the race nobody wanted to win". Which of the following drivers did NOT hold the lead in the final three laps of that race? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. While the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix is most widely remembered for the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger, one driver was able to celebrate his only career podium finish. Who was this driver? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The 1996 Monaco Grand Prix was known for the sporadic changes in weather that occurred throughout the race. As a result, only three drivers actually finished the race classified as "running". One of these drivers had to race with a helmet he borrowed from another driver. Name the helmet stealer. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The 1997 European Grand Prix is a contender for the "Wackiest Race Weekend in Formula One History" Award. The weekend started with three different drivers posting the same qualifying time and ended with Jacques Villeneuve claiming the World Driver's Championship. Which of the following statements regarding the aftermath of the race is FALSE? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following firsts occurred at the rather wet 1999 French Grand Prix? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 2002, Michael Schumacher unprecedentedly finished every race on the podium. His worst finish that season was at the Malaysian Grand Prix, where he finished third. What other historic event occurred at this race that affected Michael Schumacher's finish? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The 2005 US Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway set the record for the fewest number of cars beginning the race. What was the source of the retirements? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The 2008 Championship literally came down to the last corner when Lewis Hamilton passed a car to achieve 5th place, surmounting Felipe Massa in the standings. Who did Hamilton pass to win the title? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Why was Lewis Hamilton (questionably) disqualified from the 2009 Australian Grand Prix? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The 2011 Monaco Grand Prix saw many stoppages over the course of the weekend. Which of these events did *not* lead to a disruption of a racing session? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The 1982 Monaco Grand Prix has gone down in history as "the race nobody wanted to win". Which of the following drivers did NOT hold the lead in the final three laps of that race?

Answer: Nigel Mansell

Prost held the lead on lap 74/76 before the rain caused him to spin and crash out at Chicane du Port. Patrese inherited the lead, but he spun at Loew's corner, leading to his car stalling. Pironi made the pass for the lead but ran out of fuel later in the lap.
Also leading the race were Andrea de Cesaris (ran out of fuel) and Derek Daly (damage). Patrese eventually won the race after a bump-start by rolling downhill.
2. While the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix is most widely remembered for the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger, one driver was able to celebrate his only career podium finish. Who was this driver?

Answer: Nicola Larini

Larini finished in second place, the first of his two career points finishes.
Wendlinger tied his career best finish by crossing the line in 4th, 3 seconds behind Mika Hakkinen. Katayama also tied his career best with a 5th place finish.

Comas was disqualified for re-entering the track during the red flag for Senna's fatal crash, a move that commentator John Watson described as "the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen at any time in my life".
3. The 1996 Monaco Grand Prix was known for the sporadic changes in weather that occurred throughout the race. As a result, only three drivers actually finished the race classified as "running". One of these drivers had to race with a helmet he borrowed from another driver. Name the helmet stealer.

Answer: David Coulthard

Coulthard switched to using one of Michael Schumacher's helmets because of visibility problems caused by fog on his visor. Panis won the race with Coulthard finishing second and Hebert third. Frentzen pulled into pit lane on what would be the penultimate lap (he was running fourth at the time anyway).
4. The 1997 European Grand Prix is a contender for the "Wackiest Race Weekend in Formula One History" Award. The weekend started with three different drivers posting the same qualifying time and ended with Jacques Villeneuve claiming the World Driver's Championship. Which of the following statements regarding the aftermath of the race is FALSE?

Answer: Ferrari were awarded the largest fine in Formula One history

Despite Michael Schumacher's effort to crash Jacques Villeneuve, Ferrari would not be fined. Schumacher, however, was forced to relinquish his second place finish in the driver's championship.

At the podium ceremony, confusion surrounding the ending of the race caused a delay during the presentation of the trophies. The FIA saw this delay as an embarrassment, and president Max Moseley vowed, "No further rounds of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship will be held at the Jerez circuit." In 2006, former Sauber driver Norberto Fontana accused Ferrari of initiating orders to block Villeneuve so that Schumacher could win the championship.
5. Which of the following firsts occurred at the rather wet 1999 French Grand Prix?

Answer: First pole for Stewart

Rubens Barrichello (driving for the Stewart team) won the pole in a crazy qualifying session that saw championship contenders Michael Schumacher, Mika Hakkinen, and Eddie Irvine qualify 6th, 14th, and 17th respectively.

Jordan did claim the victory through Heinz-Herald Frentzen, but it was the team's second victory (the first was by Damon Hill at the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix). Schumacher finished the race fifth and would suffer his broken leg at the next round in Britain. Toranosuke Takagi was disqualified for using Arrows teammate Pedro de la Rosa's tires, but he would not have finished in the points.
6. In 2002, Michael Schumacher unprecedentedly finished every race on the podium. His worst finish that season was at the Malaysian Grand Prix, where he finished third. What other historic event occurred at this race that affected Michael Schumacher's finish?

Answer: The first ever drive-through penalty

Juan Montoya was controversially given the first drive-through penalty after a collision involving he and Michael Schumacher.

Heinz-Herald Frentzen did stall at the start of the formation lap, but he was able to get the car fired up in time for the start. Four years prior, the steward (Nazir Hoosein) had his license suspended for one year. However, he was licensed for the Malaysian Grand Prix. There were no protests during this race.
7. The 2005 US Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway set the record for the fewest number of cars beginning the race. What was the source of the retirements?

Answer: Bad tires

This race was famous for its tire debacle: Michelin drivers could not continually handle the banked Turn 13 without significant degradation and were concerned over the safety of the drivers and fans. Only Ferrari, Jordan, and Minardi raced - twenty cars entered the race but only six started.
8. The 2008 Championship literally came down to the last corner when Lewis Hamilton passed a car to achieve 5th place, surmounting Felipe Massa in the standings. Who did Hamilton pass to win the title?

Answer: Timo Glock

Hamilton was locked in a fierce battle with Vettel for fifth place until the pair passed Glock, who was attempting to finish on dry tires (it was raining at the end of the race). Both passed Glock, and Hamilton allowed Vettel to drive away because he achieved the position required to win the championship.
Kovalainen was Hamilton's teammate, but he was too far back to be of any assistance to Hamilton. Webber finished the race in ninth and out of the points.
9. Why was Lewis Hamilton (questionably) disqualified from the 2009 Australian Grand Prix?

Answer: Misleading the Stewards

Trulli was originally cited for passing Hamilton during the finish, but Hamilton's disqualification nullified Trulli's penalty and allowed the Italian to earn a podium finish (Hamilton was disqualified for misleading the stewards during the post-race enquiry) . While Hamilton aggressively picked his way through the field, he did not initiate contact or perform any overly dangerous moves.
10. The 2011 Monaco Grand Prix saw many stoppages over the course of the weekend. Which of these events did *not* lead to a disruption of a racing session?

Answer: Wreck caused by use of the Drag Reduction System (DRS)

Despite the controversy surrounding the legalization of DRS on the relatively short pit straight, no accidents were directly caused by the system.

[ o ] In the third qualifying session, Sergio Perez lost control of the car upon exiting the tunnel. This incident caused a stoppage in the session as the safety crew had to extract Perez from the car. Perez would not compete in the race after medics deemed him "too unfit."
[ o ] On lap 32, a series of events led to the deployment of the safety car. Included in these events was an airbox fire on Michael Schumacher's car. Schumacher would retire from the race immediately.
[ o ] Six laps from the finish, a massive wreck occurred after Adrian Sutil suffered a tire puncture. This wreck led to a red flag while track personnel worked to liberate Vitaly Petrov from his car.
Sebastien Vettel would win the race.
Source: Author noh38

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