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Tough Formula One Trivia Quiz

Can you answer all the questions about the best sport in the world?

A multiple-choice quiz by andyking. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
andyking

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
40,516

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

Plays
1602

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 20

1. At which corner did Michael Schumacher break his leg in 1999? Hint

Stowe

Becketts

Eau Rouge

Bridge

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which driver got a bit hot under the collar when his car ignited in the Argentinian Grand Prix of 1996? Hint

Olivier Panis

Pedro Diniz

Mika Hakkinen

Ukyo Katayama

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Question 3 of 20

3. Michael Schumacher made a late pitstop in the 1999 French Grand Prix, but why did he pit? Hint

Faulty gearbox

Missing front wing

Missing wheel

New steering wheel

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Question 4 of 20

4. In the Argentinian Grand Prix of 1997 the Tyrrells sported a radical piece of bodywork: what was it called? Hint

T-Wing

X-Wing

V-Wing

S-Wing

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Question 5 of 20

5. Who had Ralf Schumacher collided with that upset him so much in the 1997 Luxembourg Grand Prix? Hint

His team mate

His brother

A spectator

A stray horse

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Question 6 of 20

6. In the 2000 United States Grand Prix, Mika Hakkinen was forced to retire after chasing hard. Why? Hint

Puncture

Blown engine

Collision

Disqualified

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Question 7 of 20

7. In the 2000 Belgian Grand Prix there was a backmarker between Mika Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher as Mika made his stunning overtaking move: who was he? Hint

Gaston Mazzacane

Marc Gene

Jarno Trulli

Ricardo Zonta

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which Ferrari stand-in moved over to allow Irvine to win the 1999 German Grand Prix? Hint

Rubens Barrichello

Luca Badoer

Mika Salo

Tarso Marques

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Question 9 of 20

9. In the 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix, which driver crashed into Juan Pablo Montoya to cost Montoya an almost certain victory? Hint

Giancarlo Fisichella

Enrique Bernoldi

Jos Verstappen

Tarso Marques

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Question 10 of 20

10. Which team scored a fabulous debut victory followed by a second place in the Belgian Grand Prix of 1998? Hint

Jordan

Minardi

Arrows

Sauber

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who qualified for the pole in the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix? Hint

Michael Schumacher

David Coulthard

Mika Hakkinen

Rubens Barrichello

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which driver made a one race debut in 1999 with Minardi? Hint

Stephan Sarrazin

Ricardo Rosset

Giovanni Lavaggi

Esteban Tuero

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Question 13 of 20

13. In 1998 major rule changes were implemented. Grooved tyres was one, what was the other? Hint

Slimmer cars

Banned active suspension

Taller cars

Steering wheel warning lights

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which driver ran out of fuel in the 1997 Australian Grand Prix? Hint

Gerhard Berger

Mika Hakkinen

Nicola Larini

Jean Alesi

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Question 15 of 20

15. In the 1999 Italian Grand Prix a car was ransacked by spectators after it had crashed. Which team owned that car? Hint

Arrows

Ferrari

Jordan

Benetton

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Question 16 of 20

16. Who finished third in the 1999 European Grand Prix? Hint

Rubens Barrichello

Jarno Trulli

Johnny Herbert

Eddie Irvine

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Question 17 of 20

17. Why was the Monaco Grand Prix in 1996 slightly bizarre for David Coulthard? Hint

He raced without underwear

He had a broken hand

He was wearing someone elses helmet

His view was obstructed

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Question 18 of 20

18. Okay, you're nearly there: At which race in 1998 was Jan Magnussen replaced by Jos Verstappen at Stewart? Hint

French GP

Brazilian GP

Italian GP

German GP

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Question 19 of 20

19. How many cars stalled on the grid in the 2001 Austrian Grand Prix? Hint

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Question 20 of 20

20. Final question: In the 2000 German Grand Prix a campaigner ran across the track but who was he trying to protest against? Hint

Mercedes

Peugeot

Ferrari

Honda

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At which corner did Michael Schumacher break his leg in 1999?

Answer: Stowe

Schumacher broke his leg in two places on the first lap of the 1999 British Grand Prix in Stowe Corner. It ended his title charge.

2. Which driver got a bit hot under the collar when his car ignited in the Argentinian Grand Prix of 1996?

Answer: Pedro Diniz

On lap 29, as Diniz left the pit lane his fuel valve failed to close, as soon as he heated up his brakes - the fuel ignited.

3. Michael Schumacher made a late pitstop in the 1999 French Grand Prix, but why did he pit?

Answer: New steering wheel

Schumacher needed a new steering wheel because he has lost radio communication with his Ferrari team.

4. In the Argentinian Grand Prix of 1997 the Tyrrells sported a radical piece of bodywork: what was it called?

Answer: X-Wing

The X-wings were adopted by many teams until they were outlawed in mid-season of 1998.

5. Who had Ralf Schumacher collided with that upset him so much in the 1997 Luxembourg Grand Prix?

Answer: His brother

Ralf and Michael collided putting a serious dent into Michael Schumacher's title hopes.

6. In the 2000 United States Grand Prix, Mika Hakkinen was forced to retire after chasing hard. Why?

Answer: Blown engine

Mika Hakkinen was chasing Michael Schumacher and catching him until his engine blew up and destroyed his chances.

7. In the 2000 Belgian Grand Prix there was a backmarker between Mika Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher as Mika made his stunning overtaking move: who was he?

Answer: Ricardo Zonta

In the Les Comber corner Mika and Michael went either side of Zonta leaving him with no space to move.

8. Which Ferrari stand-in moved over to allow Irvine to win the 1999 German Grand Prix?

Answer: Mika Salo

Irvine was so grateful to Salo for moving over that he gave Salo his winning trophy.

9. In the 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix, which driver crashed into Juan Pablo Montoya to cost Montoya an almost certain victory?

Answer: Jos Verstappen

Heading into turn three, Montoya lapped Verstappen and was then smacked from behind after Jos failed to break.

10. Which team scored a fabulous debut victory followed by a second place in the Belgian Grand Prix of 1998?

Answer: Jordan

Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher brought home the Jordans ahead of third placed Jean Alesi.

11. Who qualified for the pole in the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix?

Answer: David Coulthard

David left it until the dying seconds before edging out Schumacher for pole position.

12. Which driver made a one race debut in 1999 with Minardi?

Answer: Stephan Sarrazin

Sarrazin raced for Minardi in Brazil when Badoer had broken his hand and couldn't drive. He crashed heavily on the pit straight in his only F1 drive in the 1990s.

13. In 1998 major rule changes were implemented. Grooved tyres was one, what was the other?

Answer: Slimmer cars

The cars were made a lot slimmer and sleaker in order to reduce cornering speeds, which resulted in very 'nervous' cars.

14. Which driver ran out of fuel in the 1997 Australian Grand Prix?

Answer: Jean Alesi

Although the Benetton team informed Alesi of his problem with fuel, he refused to pit.

15. In the 1999 Italian Grand Prix a car was ransacked by spectators after it had crashed. Which team owned that car?

Answer: Benetton

The Benetton was ripped to pieces by fans who wanted a souvenir.

16. Who finished third in the 1999 European Grand Prix?

Answer: Rubens Barrichello

Barrichello came home third behind a victorious Herbert and second place man, Trulli.

17. Why was the Monaco Grand Prix in 1996 slightly bizarre for David Coulthard?

Answer: He was wearing someone elses helmet

David had a mist problem with his helmet so Michael Schumacher lent him one of his helmets.

18. Okay, you're nearly there: At which race in 1998 was Jan Magnussen replaced by Jos Verstappen at Stewart?

Answer: French GP

Jan was under performing and so Verstappen was hired to replace him for the rest of the season at Stewart.

19. How many cars stalled on the grid in the 2001 Austrian Grand Prix?

Answer: 4

The stalling of the cars prompted discussion about the saftey of the new launch control electronics.

20. Final question: In the 2000 German Grand Prix a campaigner ran across the track but who was he trying to protest against?

Answer: Mercedes

The stupid man ran in front of the cars because Mercedes had sacked him some days earlier. His campaigning worked as the safety car period that followed ruined the Mclaren Mercedes team's day.

Source: Author andyking

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