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Formula 1 History Trivia Quiz

This is a trivia which goes back into the history of the Formula 1. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tomf1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Tomf1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,388

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1087

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who finished second in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship by just one point? Hint

Gilles Villeneuve

Carlos Reuteman

Alan Jones

Nelson Piquet

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Question 2 of 15

2. When did Jos Verstappen finish in the Top 3 for the first time? Hint

German Grand Prix

Belgian Grand Prix

Monaco Grand Prix

Hungarian Grand Prix

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Question 3 of 15

3. When did Ayrton Senna die? Hint

May 1st, 1994

July 10th, 1994

April 17th, 1994

May 15th, 1994

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Question 4 of 15

4. When did Michael Schumacher make his debut? Hint

1991

1992

1990

1993

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Question 5 of 15

5. How many Japanese drivers drove in the 1988 Japanese Grand Prix? Hint

Three

None

Two

One

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which team fielded no less than 6 different drivers during 1993? Hint

Minardi

Jordan

McLaren

Ferrari

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who caused the accident at the start of the Italian Grand Prix in 1994? Hint

David Coulthard

Eddie Irvine

Mika Hakkinen

Michael Schumacher

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who was the winner of the 1979 Italian Grand Prix? Hint

Villeneuve

Piquet

Lauda

Schekter

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who was the title sponsor of the Lotus team in 1979? Hint

Canon

Essex

Martini

John Player Special

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which 1973 Grand Prix saw the introduction of the safety car for the first time in Formula One? Hint

German

British

Italian

Canadian

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who won the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix? Hint

Olivier Panis

Jaques Villeneuve

Damon Hill

Michael Schumacher

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who was the McLaren engine supplier in 1995? Hint

Peugeot

Ferrari

Ford

Mercedes

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Question 13 of 15

13. Where did Mika Hakkinen win his first Grand Prix? Hint

Japan

Jerez

Monaco

Austria

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which engine powered the Lotus team in 1990? Hint

Ford

Lamborghini

Ferrari

Mercedes

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Question 15 of 15

15. How many British drivers took part in the 1990 British Grand Prix? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who finished second in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship by just one point?

Answer: Carlos Reuteman

Overal winner became Nelson Piquet with 50 points.

2. When did Jos Verstappen finish in the Top 3 for the first time?

Answer: Hungarian Grand Prix

He finished 3rd because Brundle had a spin in the last lap, August 14th, 1994.

3. When did Ayrton Senna die?

Answer: May 1st, 1994

It was in the San Marino Grand Prix, the Tamburella corner.

4. When did Michael Schumacher make his debut?

Answer: 1991

He made his debut with Jordan in 1991 in the Belgian GP on August 25th 1991.

5. How many Japanese drivers drove in the 1988 Japanese Grand Prix?

Answer: Two

6. Which team fielded no less than 6 different drivers during 1993?

Answer: Jordan

7. Who caused the accident at the start of the Italian Grand Prix in 1994?

Answer: Eddie Irvine

8. Who was the winner of the 1979 Italian Grand Prix?

Answer: Schekter

He won in 1 hour, 22 minutes. Second was Gilles Villeneuve, third was Regazonni.

9. Who was the title sponsor of the Lotus team in 1979?

Answer: Martini

10. Which 1973 Grand Prix saw the introduction of the safety car for the first time in Formula One?

Answer: Canadian

11. Who won the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix?

Answer: Olivier Panis

Only 3 cars finished the full length of the race. Second was David Coulthard, 3rd was Johnny Herbert

12. Who was the McLaren engine supplier in 1995?

Answer: Mercedes

They switched from Peugeot to Mercedes.

13. Where did Mika Hakkinen win his first Grand Prix?

Answer: Jerez

On October 26th 1997, Villeneuve let him pass to secure the Championship.

14. Which engine powered the Lotus team in 1990?

Answer: Lamborghini

15. How many British drivers took part in the 1990 British Grand Prix?

Answer: 3

Source: Author Tomf1

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