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A Race Of Firsts Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the first time something has happened in Formula 1.

A multiple-choice quiz by f1_adam. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
f1_adam

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,850

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
568

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first Finnish driver to win the world championship, and when was it? Hint

Keke Rosberg 1983

Keke Rosberg 1982

Mika Hakkinen 1998

Mika Hakkinen 1997

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was Jordan's first year as an F1 team? Hint

1992

1990

1991

1989

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Question 3 of 10

3. What track hosted the first British Grand Prix, in 1950? Hint

Brands Hatch

Silverstone

Aintree

Donington

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Question 4 of 10

4. After years of trying, Jenson Button scored his first podium in 2004, but can you remember where? Hint

San Marino

Hungary

Malaysia

Bahrain

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Question 5 of 10

5. When and where was Michael Schumacher's first race? Hint

Japan 1991

Italy 1991

Belgium 1991

France 1991

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who came first at the Portuguese Grand Prix in 1995? Hint

Michael Schumacher

Johnny Herbert

Damon Hill

David Coulthard

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Question 7 of 10

7. Between 1961 and 1991, how many points would a driver score for first position? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did Australia first host the first race of the season? Hint

1995

1998

1997

1996

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was the first time Nigel Mansell won a Formula 1 race? Hint

Germany 1985

Britain 1985

Europe 1985

France 1985

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first F1 driver to win the F1 championship 4 times? Hint

Juan Manuel Fangio

Michael Schumacher

Alain Prost

Ayrton Senna

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first Finnish driver to win the world championship, and when was it?

Answer: Keke Rosberg 1982

Despite only winning one race, Rosberg claimed the championship in 1982, becoming the first Finn to win the championship.

2. When was Jordan's first year as an F1 team?

Answer: 1991

Jordan had a successful first year in Formula 1, scoring several points. They also gave Michael Schumacher his first race as a stand in for Bertrand Gachot.

3. What track hosted the first British Grand Prix, in 1950?

Answer: Silverstone

Silverstone hosted the British Grand Prix 1950, which was also the first official Formula 1 Race. It was won by Giuseppe Farina, who would end the year as world champion.

4. After years of trying, Jenson Button scored his first podium in 2004, but can you remember where?

Answer: Malaysia

It took him 4 years, but Button finally scored that elusive podium at the Malaysian GP, and would go on to score many more in his most successful season to date.

5. When and where was Michael Schumacher's first race?

Answer: Belgium 1991

Jordan gave Schumacher his chance to replace Bertrand Gachot. He managed to qualify seventh, and after a good start, his clutch failed, ending his race.

6. Who came first at the Portuguese Grand Prix in 1995?

Answer: David Coulthard

This was Coulthard's first win in Formula 1, and his only one in a Williams. The win helped him claim 3rd in the 1995 drivers championship.

7. Between 1961 and 1991, how many points would a driver score for first position?

Answer: 9

The points total for a win was increased to 10 at the start of the 1991 season.

8. When did Australia first host the first race of the season?

Answer: 1996

Before 1996, Brazil would usually host the first race of the season, and Bahrain hosted it in 2006 due to the Commonwealth Games taking place in Melbourne at the time.

9. When was the first time Nigel Mansell won a Formula 1 race?

Answer: Europe 1985

Mansell claimed his first win in the European GP at Brands Hatch in 1985, leading to 30 more, and a world championship.

10. Who was the first F1 driver to win the F1 championship 4 times?

Answer: Juan Manuel Fangio

Fangio achieved this feat in 1956, and then went and won another the following year. Alain Prost won only 4 championships, Schumacher 7, Fangio 5, and Senna won 3.

Source: Author f1_adam

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