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Jean Alesi Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz detailing the Formula One career of one of the most exciting drivers in Grand Prix history - Jean Alesi.

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

Author
peterg

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
181,013

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
374

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Question 1 of 15

1. In which race did Jean Alesi make his debut in Formula One? Hint

France 1990

France 1989

Brazil 1990

Brazil 1989

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Question 2 of 15

2. For which team did Jean Alesi make his debut in Formula One? Hint

Tyrrell

Ligier

Ferrari

Lotus

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Question 3 of 15

3. In the 1990 U.S. Grand Prix (Phoenix), one of his earliest races, Jean Alesi challenged for the lead by re-overtaking which top driver after that driver had passed him? Hint

Nigel Mansell

Ayrton Senna

Alain Prost

Nelson Piquet

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Question 4 of 15

4. Jean Alesi finished fifth in his very first F1 Grand Prix.

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which team did Jean Alesi move to for the 1991 season? Hint

Benetton

Ferrari

Lotus

McLaren

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Question 6 of 15

6. Jean Alesi scored two pole positions in his Formula One career. They were both at which race track? Hint

Monza

Hockenheim

Montreal

Hungaroring

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Question 7 of 15

7. For how many seasons were Jean Alesi and Gerhard Berger team mates in Formula One? Hint

six

four

five

three

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Question 8 of 15

8. For how many teams did Jean Alesi compete in F1 throughout his career? Hint

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is Jean Alesi's date of birth? Hint

10th July 1965

10th April 1965

11th August 1964

11th June 1964

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Question 10 of 15

10. Jean Alesi won his first Grand Prix at the age of 30.

True

False

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Question 11 of 15

11. Jean Alesi won his first race at the circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada. What famous number was on his car when he won this race? Hint

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Question 12 of 15

12. The design of Jean Alesi's helmet was taken from another F1 driver, said to be Jean's favourite. Name the driver. Hint

Gilles Villeneuve

Niki Lauda

Ronnie Peterson

Elio De Angelis

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is Jean Alesi's wins to races ratio in Formula One? Hint

4 wins out of 204 races

2 wins out of 202 races

1 win out of 201 races

3 wins out of 203 races

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Question 14 of 15

14. Jean Alesi competed in his last F1 Grand Prix at which circuit?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 15 of 15

15. To which form of motor racing did Jean move to when he retired from Formula One? Hint

CART

Porsche supercup

Sportscars

DTM

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which race did Jean Alesi make his debut in Formula One?

Answer: France 1989

Jean Alesi made his debut mid way through the 1989 season at Paul Ricard in France.

2. For which team did Jean Alesi make his debut in Formula One?

Answer: Tyrrell

Jean drove for Tyrrell for the remainder of the 1989 season and for the 1990 season.

3. In the 1990 U.S. Grand Prix (Phoenix), one of his earliest races, Jean Alesi challenged for the lead by re-overtaking which top driver after that driver had passed him?

Answer: Ayrton Senna

In one of the most exciting moments of the season, Jean was passed by Ayrton Senna only to re-pass him into the lead. Ayrton won the race with Alesi second.

4. Jean Alesi finished fifth in his very first F1 Grand Prix.

Answer: False

Jean actually finished in fourth position in his debut race narrowly missing out on a podium position.

5. Which team did Jean Alesi move to for the 1991 season?

Answer: Ferrari

Jean moved to Ferrari in 1991 despite great interest from Williams.

6. Jean Alesi scored two pole positions in his Formula One career. They were both at which race track?

Answer: Monza

The first came in 1994 with Ferrari. The second was in 1997 with Benetton.

7. For how many seasons were Jean Alesi and Gerhard Berger team mates in Formula One?

Answer: five

They spent three seasons together at Ferrari (93-95) and two for Benetton (96-97).

8. For how many teams did Jean Alesi compete in F1 throughout his career?

Answer: 6

They were: Tyrrell (89-90), Ferrari (91-95), Benetton (96-97), Sauber (98-99), Prost (00-01) and Jordan for the second half of the 2001 season.

9. What is Jean Alesi's date of birth?

Answer: 11th June 1964

He was born in Avignon, France.

10. Jean Alesi won his first Grand Prix at the age of 30.

Answer: False

His first and only Grand Prix win came at Montreal in Canada 1995 on his 31st birthday!

11. Jean Alesi won his first race at the circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada. What famous number was on his car when he won this race?

Answer: 27

The number 27 was also the number that Gilles Villeneuve raced with in his days at Ferrari. Jean's victory at the circuit named after Gilles was an immensely emotional and popular win amongst fans for this reason.

12. The design of Jean Alesi's helmet was taken from another F1 driver, said to be Jean's favourite. Name the driver.

Answer: Elio De Angelis

Elio De Angelis was killed testing for Brabham at Paul Ricard in 1986. Jean wore the design in memory of his hero.

13. What is Jean Alesi's wins to races ratio in Formula One?

Answer: 1 win out of 201 races

Jean's one and only victory came in 1995 in Canada when he was with Ferrari. He competed in 201 races making him only the fifth driver to reach the 200 race mark.

14. Jean Alesi competed in his last F1 Grand Prix at which circuit?

Answer: Suzuka

His last race was at Suzuka, Japan in 2001 in a Jordan. He had finished in every race that season until he was taken out by Kimi Raikkonen.

15. To which form of motor racing did Jean move to when he retired from Formula One?

Answer: DTM

DTM is the German touring car championship. Jean raced for the Mercedes team.

Source: Author peterg

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