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1. In the final three races of 2001 (Italy, U.S, Japan), who was the first driver on the track to qualify, and what team did he drive for?
2. Prior to racing at Indianapolis, the U.S. Grand Prix was held in Detroit, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. In Detroit and Phoenix the event was held on a temporary street course surface. What type of venue was the event ran on in Vegas?
3. In the late 1980's, 'Leyton House' sponsored a young up and coming team that started showing some serious potential with one of it's drivers. Unfortunatley Leyton House eventually crumbled and its rising star went elsewhere to score success. The cars they fielded were by far the easiest to spot because of their flashy color. This made them the fan's favorite when it came to cheering someone other than Williams or McLaren. What color were the cars and who was that promising driver?
4. After winning the World Championship in Formula One, Nigel Mansell went to America to race in CART. After winning both Rookie of the Year and the driver's championship in his first year, he returned to Formula One to drive for McLaren. His bid failed even before his first race, why was this?
5. Why are the grooves cut into the tyres?
6. Four sponsors can be seen predominantly on the cars of Arrows. Which sponsor is missing out of this group. 'Orange', 'Eurobet', 'Chello Broadband'?
7. On the rear wing of the Sauber 'Red Bull' Petronas cars, which sponsor is featured when you are looking at it from behind?
8. In Indianapolis this year, the Jordan team did a special paint job on the side pods of Jean Alesi's car. What was on it?
9. What words replace the title sponsor 'West' on the McLaren cars when they race in countries that do not allow cigarette sponsors.?
10. How many combined victories did Bobby Rahal have in Formula One as the Jaguar head man?
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