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  Jackie Stewart   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Jackie Stewart is rightly regarded as one of the best drivers of his generation, a man who pioneered safety in Formula One and who ensured the lives of many drivers would be saved.
Average, 15 Qns, minardifan, Dec 01 06
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  Sebastian Vettel    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sebastian Vettel, a truly great formula one driver and true champion. Hope you enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, MarkyBarky, Mar 20 13
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MarkyBarky
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  Alex Zanardi    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Alex Zanardi has accomplished and endured a lot during his extensive racing career.
Tough, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, May 03 09
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  Ralf Schumacher    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The younger brother of seven times formula one world champion Michael Schumacher has had an interesting career. How much do you know about the 'other' Schumacher?
Average, 10 Qns, psychoseal, Sep 09 11
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psychoseal
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  Jos Verstappen    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you a real Jos Verstappen fan? Find out with this quiz! Only a true Jos the boss fan will get them all right!
Tough, 10 Qns, Lindsey1001892, Sep 09 11
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Lindsey1001892
297 plays
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  Jacques Villeneuve    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Some general questions on JV's 'top level' racing history.
Average, 15 Qns, GridGirl, May 03 09
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GridGirl
718 plays
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  Gilles Villeneuve    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A testing quiz on one of the all time greats; truly a legend. Enjoy this test without the help of a book.
Difficult, 15 Qns, petronas-alesi, May 03 09
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trivia question Quick Question
Jackie took his first World Championship in 1969 driving for Tyrrell and Matra-Ford. How many victories did he take during the season?

From Quiz "Jackie Stewart"





F1 Drivers S-Z Trivia Questions
1. In which season did Sebastian Vettel win his first Formula One world championship title?

From Quiz Sebastian Vettel

Answer: 2010

He won the championship by four points, with Fernando Alonso finishing in second place and his Red Bull team mate Mark Webber finishing the year in third position.

2. Zanardi got his start in Formula One in 1991. What team did he debut for?

From Quiz Alex Zanardi

Answer: Jordan

Zanardi was one of three drivers to substitute for Bertrand Gachot, who was arrested for punching a London cab driver. 1991 also introduced Michael Schumacher to the racing world. In the final three races of the 1991 season, Zanardi finished ninth twice.

3. Where was Jackie Stewart born?

From Quiz Jackie Stewart

Answer: Scotland

John Young Stewart, or Jackie Stewart as he was to become well known, was born in West Dunbartonshire in June 1939. His first connection with cars came with working in the family's business, which sold Jaguars, where he worked as an apprentice mechanic. His father was a keen motorcycle racer in his day, while his older brother, Jimmy, was also a keen racer with a local reputation.

4. Which race did Ralf Schumacher make his Grand Prix debut?

From Quiz Ralf Schumacher

Answer: 1997 Australian Grand Prix

Schumacher drove for the Jordan team. He failed to finish the race.

5. When was Gilles born?

From Quiz Gilles Villeneuve

Answer: January 18, 1950

When Gilles died, he was 32, but a lot of people in the F-1 fraternity believed that he was 30. Gilles lied about his age, and made himself younger so that all doors would open up for him.

6. How many years did it take Jos after leaving Go-Karts, to get into the F1?

From Quiz Jos Verstappen

Answer: 2

When he switched from go-karting into car racing, he started with the Benelux championship with Formula Opel Lotus cars. After winning it, he made the step to Formula 3; joining the team of Willy Weber; called WTS racing. He won on his debut year the championship, something which resulted him in an invitation to test a Footwork Formula 1 car.

7. Most people know that Jacques is the son of Gilles Villeneuve, a famous Ferrari F1 Driver. Did you know that Gilles brother also drove in F1: what is his brother's name?

From Quiz Jacques Villeneuve

Answer: Jacques

He never started a race, but he was officially an F1 driver - attempting to qualify on 3 occasions: 1981 * Arrows A3 Cosworth V8, 2 entries, 2 DNQs. 1983 * RAM March 01 Cosworth V8, 1 entry, 1 DNQ.

8. What nationality is Vettel?

From Quiz Sebastian Vettel

Answer: German

He was born in the city of Heppenheim on 3rd July 1987.

9. 1992 saw Zanardi compete with this popular Italian team, which had a large following despite its futility. Which team was it?

From Quiz Alex Zanardi

Answer: Minardi

Zanardi, who was also test driving for the Benneton team that season, attempted three races after an injury to Christian Fittipaldi. The results: Two DNQs in three attempts.

10. Jackie almost made the 1960 Summer Olympic squad in what sport?

From Quiz Jackie Stewart

Answer: Shooting

After Jackie's brother suffered a nasty crash at LeMans, the Stewart's persuaded their son to take up another sport and he turned to shooting. Jackie proved to be an excellent marksman and only just missed out on making the British 1960 Summer Olympic squad. After that, his attentions turned once again to motorsport.

11. Where was Schumacher first Formula One podium?

From Quiz Ralf Schumacher

Answer: 1997 Argentinean Grand Prix

He took out teammate Giancarlo Fisichella on his way to third place.

12. What was his father's name?

From Quiz Gilles Villeneuve

Answer: Seville Villeneuve

13. What didn't happen during Jos first season in F1 with Benetton in 1994?

From Quiz Jos Verstappen

Answer: He got into a fight with an other driver and was banned for 2 races

He stood at the podium in the GP of hungary, he did a summersault in his 1st race when Irvine drove into him, his car caught fire at the German GP and it was a miracle Jos only had some minor burn wounds. He didn't have a fight with another driver, the team just replaced Jos for the last 2 races, because they thought the experience of Herbert would secure the constructors championship, something which didn't work; Herbert retired both races.

14. Jacques Villeneuve was a successful IndyCar (CART) driver before moving to F1. Which seasons did he contest?

From Quiz Jacques Villeneuve

Answer: 1994-1995

Jacques Villeneuve drove for the Forsythe-Green Team in 1994, which then became Team Green in 1995. He was crowned 'Rookie of the Year' in 1994; winner of the Indy500 in 1995 and IndyCar Champion in 1995.

15. With what racing team did he make his Formula One debut?

From Quiz Sebastian Vettel

Answer: B.M.W. Sauber

He was the test driver for B.M.W. Sauber in 2006, and made his debut in the U.S. Grand Prix 2007. He was their reserve driver but after Rober Kubica had a serious crash Vettel replaced him. In the U.S. Grand Prix Vettel started seventh on the grid and finished eight. He was the youngest ever driver to score points in a Formula 1 championship.

16. 1993 saw Zanardi get the only points of his Formula One career with Lotus. What track was that?

From Quiz Alex Zanardi

Answer: Brazil

Zanardi took a sixth place finish, good for one point in the World Championships. He finished the season 20th, despite sitting out four races after a crash in Belgium. He was replaced by Portuguese driver Pedro Lamy.

17. Jackie impressed Ken Tyrrell so much at a test session, that he was soon driving for him in which category in 1964?

From Quiz Jackie Stewart

Answer: Formula Three

Stewart had first impressed Ken Tyrrell at a test session at Oulton Park, outpacing Formula One regular Bruce McLaren in a Cooper F3 in 1963, and soon made appearances in Formula Junior. For 1964, Stewart joined Tyrrell's Cooper F3 program, winning his first race at Snetterton. He went on to win six more races in a season he totally dominated, earning a Formula One contract for 1965.

18. How many points did Schumacher score in his debut season?

From Quiz Ralf Schumacher

Answer: 13

Schumacher finished third in Argentina, sixth in France, and fifth in Great Britain, Germany, Hungary, and Austria.

19. Joann was Gilles's wife. What was her maiden name?

From Quiz Gilles Villeneuve

Answer: Barthe

She was born in Joliette (Canada). She lived in Connecticut for a couple of years, while in her childhood, but moved back to Quebec thereafter.

20. What was the main sponsor of the Simtek Racing Team Jos drove for in 1995?

From Quiz Jos Verstappen

Answer: MTV

Although MTV was the main sponsor, the team went bankrupt after 5 races. Philips was Jos 's personal sponsor, XCT was just a sponsor of Simtek, and Marlboro was sponsor of Ferrari; but they became Jos's personal sponsor a year later.

21. In the middle of the 2007 season, his debut season, Vettel left his team to join which racing team?

From Quiz Sebastian Vettel

Answer: Toro Rosso

He joined Toro Rosso which was actually owned by Red Bull. Sebastian Vettel replaced Scott Speed.

22. Stewart was racing in Formula One in 1965 for which team?

From Quiz Jackie Stewart

Answer: BRM

Jackie Stewart was paid to race alongside 1964 World Champion Graham Hill for the 1965 season. Stewart was immediately impressive, scoring a point on his debut at Kyalami in South Africa, and scored his first podium, a third at the next race at Monaco. Three more podiums, all second places, followed in the next four races before winning a great slip-streaming battle at Monza to take his first Grand Prix win. Stewart eventually finished third in the World Championship on 33 points, while countryman Jim Clark dominated the series as World Champion.

23. In the 1998 Belgium Grand Prix Schumacher finished second behind team mate Damon Hill. Where did Schumacher start the race?

From Quiz Ralf Schumacher

Answer: 8th

Schumacher qualified eighth, five places behind Hill.

24. In the late 60s, Gilles started racing snowmobiles. In what make of snowmobile did he get started?

From Quiz Gilles Villeneuve

Answer: Skiroule

Gilles Ferland, a family friend, gave a machine to Gilles. He began to race and started to win races. The next winter, he was hired by the Skiroule Company as a factory driver/mechanic.

25. In which race did Jos take his one and only point during the 1996 season driving for Arrows?

From Quiz Jos Verstappen

Answer: Argentina

The race was won by Damon Hill and Jos drove his Arrows to a fine 6th place. Jos started the race from a 7th position, and overtook David Coulthard in a faster McLaren car with just 11 laps to go and scored a point.

26. Jacques Villeneuve's first pole position in F1 was at which race?

From Quiz Jacques Villeneuve

Answer: Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne 1996

Villeneuve took pole on debut in F1 at Melbourne 1996. An achievement not managed by many drivers.

27. What is the name of Sebastian Vettel's father?

From Quiz Sebastian Vettel

Answer: Norbert Vettel

His father's name is Norbert Vettel. His mother's name is Heike he has two sisters Melanie and Stefanie and one brother called Fabian. His father has a small carpentry business.

28. Zanardi would leave F1 for CART. In his time in Champ Car racing, he was the 1996 Rookie of the Year and champion in 1997 and 1998. What well-known team did he race for?

From Quiz Alex Zanardi

Answer: Chip Ganassi Racing

Zanardi had 16 wins in his three years in Champ Car.

29. A crash at which Grand Prix in 1966 started Jackie Stewart on his safety crusade?

From Quiz Jackie Stewart

Answer: Belgian Grand Prix

After a fabulous win at the Monaco Grand Prix, his second in Formula One, the circus arrived at the wonderful Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium for the second round. After qualifying third on the grid, sudden rain at the start of the race caused many crashes, including one for Jackie. His car was left upside down in a ditch with fuel leaking out soaked him. Thankfully for Jackie, there was no spark but marshals were ill-equipped and unwilling to help the trapped driver, and it was up to Graham Hill, who had also crashed, to help rescue Jackie. It was this precise incident that led Jackie on his safety crusade. The first safety introduction was an electrics main switch and also a detachable steering wheel. Jackie missed the next round in France, but returned in time for the British Grand Prix. It was a difficult season for Jackie after such a promising debut, finishing seventh in the title chase on 14 points.

30. In 1999, how many times did Schumacher finish on the podium?

From Quiz Ralf Schumacher

Answer: 3

Schumacher finished third in Australia and Great Britain, and second in Italy.

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