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Alex Zanardi Trivia Quiz

Alex Zanardi has accomplished and endured a lot during his extensive racing career.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
278,329

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
204

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Question 1 of 10

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

Jordan

Brabham

Minardi

Lotus

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Question 2 of 10

2. 1992 saw Zanardi compete with this popular Italian team, which had a large following despite its futility. Which team was it?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1993 saw Zanardi get the only points of his Formula One career with Lotus. What track was that? Hint

South Africa

Brazil

Donington Park

San Marino

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Question 4 of 10

4. The tragic season of 1994 saw Zanardi recover from his injuries and return to Team Lotus, which would be notoriously unreliable. 1994 was the final year of the Lotus.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. 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? Hint

Team Rahal

Penske

Chip Ganassi Racing

Newman-Haas

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1999 saw Zanardi return to Formula One for Williams. Zanardi didn't score a point, but came close on a number of occasions. Where did he finish in seventh place? Hint

Germany

Belgium

Italy

Hungary

7. Zanardi was out of racing in 2000, but would return to CART in 2001. The season saw the cancellation of the race in Texas because of safety concerns, the tragic events of 9/11, and eventually the crash at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz in Germany. Although Mo Nunn Racing struggled, where did Zanardi manage to take a fourth place finish? Hint

Toronto

Milwaukee

Motogi

Chicago

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Question 8 of 10

8. After the amputation, recovery, and his return to racing, Zanardi returned to the track that nearly cost him his life. In a specially modified car in 2003, Zanardi ran the final 20 laps at over 193 miles per hour.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2003, Zanardi first ran in the European Touring Car Championship (later renamed World Touring Car Championship) in his return to competitive racing. What make was his car? Hint

Alfa Romeo

BMW

Seat

Ford

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2007, Zanardi finished fourth in the handicycle division at a marathon. What city was it held in? Hint

Boston

Chicago

Los Angeles

New York

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

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.

2. 1992 saw Zanardi compete with this popular Italian team, which had a large following despite its futility. Which team was it?

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.

3. 1993 saw Zanardi get the only points of his Formula One career with Lotus. What track was that?

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.

4. The tragic season of 1994 saw Zanardi recover from his injuries and return to Team Lotus, which would be notoriously unreliable. 1994 was the final year of the Lotus.

Answer: True

Zanardi did not finish better than ninth in Spain during the 1994 season, and qualified no higher than 13th. Zanardi was replaced by Belgian driver Philippe Adams for two races.

5. 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?

Answer: Chip Ganassi Racing

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

6. 1999 saw Zanardi return to Formula One for Williams. Zanardi didn't score a point, but came close on a number of occasions. Where did he finish in seventh place?

Answer: Italy

Zanardi failed to finish 11 of the 16 races in 1999. By comparison, teammate Ralf Schumacher had three podium finishes (including a second in Italy) and finished sixth in the World Champion standings. Zanardi's F1 career lasted 44 races.

Answer: Toronto

Zanardi was replaced by Casey Mears for the rest of the 2001 season.

Answer: False

Zanardi ran the 13 laps at 194.275 miles per hour (313.4 kilometres per hour), which would have been the fifth-fastest qualifying time. The run also set records for a car run with hand controls and by a disabled athlete.

9. In 2003, Zanardi first ran in the European Touring Car Championship (later renamed World Touring Car Championship) in his return to competitive racing. What make was his car?

Answer: BMW

Zanardi took seventh at Monza in a one-off effort. He won in 2005 at Oschersleben, his first win in racing since 1998.

10. In 2007, Zanardi finished fourth in the handicycle division at a marathon. What city was it held in?

Answer: New York

Zanardi is also an author, writing two autobiographies first released in Italy in 2003: "Alex Zanardi: My Story", and "Alex Zanadri: My Sweetest Victory".

Source: Author GoodVibe

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