F1 GP Tracks Trivia

1. When was the first Monaco Grand Prix held?

From Quiz Jewel in the Crown

Answer: 1929

The first Grand Prix de Monaco was organised in 1929 by Anthony Noghes (the final corner is named after him) and the Automobile Club de Monaco. Interestingly enough, his father, Alexandre, had helped organised the first Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo (Monte Carlo Rally) in 1911. The race was won by William Grover-Williams, at the wheel of a Bugatti Type 35B. Bugatti would win four of the first five races in Monaco.

From Quiz This is Monaco

Answer: Graham Hill

Graham Hill was a British Formula 1 driver and two time World Champion. He was so nicknamed because he was the first driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix 5 times in 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968 and 1969.

From Quiz Grand Prix Tracks

Answer: Silverstone

Silverstone first hosted the British Grand Prix in 1950, and was the first race in the newly inaugurated Formula 1 Championship. In its early days, Silverstone co-hosted the British GP with Aintree and Brands Hatch. With upgrades to facilities and the track layout - including moving the pits and start/finish straight - Silverstone has become a permanent fixture on the grand prix circuit.

From Quiz Brazilian Grand Prix

Answer: Carlos Reutemann

Reutemann (Brabham-Ford) won the 1972 Brazilian GP. It was a non-championship race, however. The first championship GP was won by Fittipaldi (Lotus-Ford) in 1973.

From Quiz Formula 1 Circuits

Answer: Brands Hatch

A dispute between Bernie Ecclestone and the owner of Brands Hatch, John Foulston, led to the British Grand Prix being moved to another venue. The last F1 race at Brands Hatch was the 1986 Grand Prix.

From Quiz Famous Track Corners

Answer: Kyalami

Kyalami was a fabulous track. It was abandoned and reused in 1992 and 1993. But in those two years, the circuit was modified for safety reasons, and lacked the glitter of the old circuit, which was lost forever after the 1985 race.

From Quiz Adelaide's Still Alive

Answer: Niki Lauda

He retired on lap 57 after a silly accident at the end of Brabham straight where he braked for the corner and skidded left into the wall.

From Quiz Deaths in F1 Racing

Answer: Alan Stacey

This British driver was killed when a bird hit him in the Belgium Grand Prix.

From Quiz F1 Circuits

Answer: Donington Park

Donington Park has only ever hosted one Grand Prix, in 1993, and was titled the European GP. The British GP in 1993 was held at Silverstone. Silverstone hosted the race in 1950-1954, 56, 58, 60, 63 then every odd year until 1985 then from 1987 onwards. Brands Hatch hosted the race every even year from 1964 to 1986. Aintree hosted the race in 1955, 57, 59, 61-62.

From Quiz International F1 Racing Circuits

Answer: Australia

Albert Park is in Melbourne, Australia.

From Quiz This is Monaco

Answer: 4

The race had 100 laps. Graham Hill lead from 1 -24 and again from 65 - 100. Jackie Stewart lead the from 25 -29, Jack Brabham from 34 - 42 and Lorenzo Bandini from 30 -33 and again from 43 -64. Graham Hill won the race, Bandini came second and Jackie Stewart came in third. It was Stewart's first podium finish and the first time he lead a race in his career.

From Quiz Grand Prix Tracks

Answer: Monaco

Laid out on the streets of Monte Carlo, the Monaco GP is one of the oldest grand prix circuits in use on the race calendar. It is also one of the most prestigious races in motor sport, ranking alongside the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, and Le Mans. The first ever Monaco GP was organised by Anthony Noghes - who gave his name to one of the corners - in 1929. Amongst the most successful drivers on this circuit were Graham Hill and Ayrton Senna.

From Quiz Formula 1 in the USA

Answer: Bruce McLaren

This was the first race held in the USA under the name 'United States Grand Prix' that counted towards the Formula 1 world championship. It was also the first on a more traditional track (non oval) that counted for the world championship. The US Grand Prix was the last race that season. Australian Jack Brabham was leading the championship but Britons Moss and Brooks still had a chance to win it. The race was won by Brabham's team-mate at Cooper, Bruce McLaren. McLaren was the first New Zealander to win a Grand Prix and, at the time, also the youngest winner. McLaren's victory secured the world championship for Brabham, who finished only fourth. Brooks finished third and Moss retired from the race. In 1963 Bruce McLaren founded his own team, which today is still one of the most successful F1 teams.

From Quiz Brazilian Grand Prix

Answer: Twice

He won the race in 1991 and 1993, both for McLaren.

From Quiz Formula 1 Circuits

Answer: Monaco

The first Monaco Grand Prix was held in 1929, when William Grover Williams won in a Bugatti 35B.

From Quiz Famous Track Corners

Answer: Circuit Paul Ricard

This semi-fast sweep was removed from this track, following Elio De Angelis's fatal 1986 testing accident. Paul Ricard was a spectacular track. The cars would rush down the Mistral straight at 220mph, and take the Signes corner flat in sixth gear.

From Quiz Adelaide's Still Alive

Answer: Nigel Mansell

He lost the championship to the race winner Alain Prost by 2 points in the end, if he finished where he was placed at the time (third), he would have won by 2 points.

From Quiz Deaths in F1 Racing

Answer: Francois Cevert

This French driver crashed fatally in practice for the American Grand Prix.

From Quiz F1 Circuits

Answer: 14.17 miles

The circuit, built in 1925, gained the reputation as a fearsome race circuit, and one on only the greats would win at. However, the Nurburgring does not hold the distinction of the longest circuit ever - that record belongs to Pescara (16 miles), which hosted a Formula One race in 1957.

From Quiz International F1 Racing Circuits

Answer: Hungary

The Hungaroring is in Budapest, Hungary.

From Quiz Grand Prix Tracks

Answer: Spa-Francorchamps

The Belgian GP, held at Spa-Francorchamps is one of the fast - and longest - grand prix on the calendar. Originally built on public roads, the first circuit as 15 km long, but the current track is now just over 7km long. The track has a fearsome reputation with La Source hairpin - just after the start / finish straight being the source of many an opening lap accident, whilst Eau Rogue is taken flat out, as it rises up hill to the Kemmel Straight. Another major hazard is that due to the length of the track, in wet weather, the track can be bone dry in one part and soaking wet in another

From Quiz Brazilian Grand Prix

Answer: Rubens Barrichello

Barrichello (Ferrari) had a problem with the fuel system in the 2003 GP.

From Quiz Formula 1 Circuits

Answer: Monza

In 1961, Wolfgang von Trips was killed in a clash with Jim Clark; von Trips was on the verge of becoming World Champion.

From Quiz Famous Track Corners

Answer: Silverstone

This corner is on the new Silverstone circuit. The track was deeply revised and changed for the 1991 race. The old Silverstone was one of the fastest and most challenging circuit in the world.

From Quiz Adelaide's Still Alive

Answer: 3

Gerhard Berger (winner), Ayrton Senna (second but later disqualified) and Michele Alboreto (third).

From Quiz Deaths in F1 Racing

Answer: Alberto Ascari

This Italian driver was killed in a testing crash at Monza.

From Quiz F1 Circuits

Answer: 4

For the poor French spectators, four circuits hosted the French Grand Prix in four years. Clermont-Ferrand hosted the race in 1965, Reims in 1966, Le Mans (Bugatti) in 1967 and Rouen-les-Essarts in 1968. Indeed, the French Grand Prix never found a permanent home until 1985 when the Paul Ricard circuit hosted the race from 1985-1990. Then Magny Cours (Circuit de Nevers) took over hosting duties from 1991 onwards.

From Quiz F1 Grand Prix Tracks

Answer: Spain

It is in Barcelona in the Catalunya Mountains.

From Quiz International F1 Racing Circuits

Answer: Malaysia

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