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Quiz about Sebastian Vettel
Quiz about Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel Trivia Quiz


Sebastian Vettel, a truly great formula one driver and true champion. Hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by MarkyBarky. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
MarkyBarky
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
358,258
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
197
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which season did Sebastian Vettel win his first Formula One world championship title? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What nationality is Vettel? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. With what racing team did he make his Formula One debut? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In the middle of the 2007 season, his debut season, Vettel left his team to join which racing team? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of Sebastian Vettel's father? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The three racers who finished one-two-three on the podium at the 2013 Australian Grand Prix were the same three drivers who came first-second-third overall in the 2012 season (and in the same positions).


Question 7 of 10
7. In the last race of the 2012 season, the Brazilian Grand Prix, Vettel finished on the podium.


Question 8 of 10
8. Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel never raced in the same year.


Question 9 of 10
9. When Vettel joined Red Bull at the start of the 2009 season who did he replace? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Vettel finished first in 2010, 2011 and 2012 (driving for Red Bull) but, when he joined Red Bull in 2009, where did he finish the season? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which season did Sebastian Vettel win his first Formula One world championship title?

Answer: 2010

He won the championship by four points, with Fernando Alonso finishing in second place and his Red Bull team mate Mark Webber finishing the year in third position.
2. What nationality is Vettel?

Answer: German

He was born in the city of Heppenheim on 3rd July 1987.
3. With what racing team did he make his Formula One debut?

Answer: B.M.W. Sauber

He was the test driver for B.M.W. Sauber in 2006, and made his debut in the U.S. Grand Prix 2007. He was their reserve driver but after Rober Kubica had a serious crash Vettel replaced him. In the U.S. Grand Prix Vettel started seventh on the grid and finished eight. He was the youngest ever driver to score points in a Formula 1 championship.
4. In the middle of the 2007 season, his debut season, Vettel left his team to join which racing team?

Answer: Toro Rosso

He joined Toro Rosso which was actually owned by Red Bull. Sebastian Vettel replaced Scott Speed.
5. What is the name of Sebastian Vettel's father?

Answer: Norbert Vettel

His father's name is Norbert Vettel. His mother's name is Heike he has two sisters Melanie and Stefanie and one brother called Fabian. His father has a small carpentry business.
6. The three racers who finished one-two-three on the podium at the 2013 Australian Grand Prix were the same three drivers who came first-second-third overall in the 2012 season (and in the same positions).

Answer: False

They are the same three drivers but in different positions. In the Australian Grand Prix Raikkonen won, Alonso came second and Vettel finished third. But in the 2012 season Vettel won the title, Alonso was runner-up and Raikkonen came third.
7. In the last race of the 2012 season, the Brazilian Grand Prix, Vettel finished on the podium.

Answer: False

In fact he came sixth and Alonso finished second but it was still enough for Vettel to his third Formula One title (he won the title in 2010 and 2011).
8. Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel never raced in the same year.

Answer: False

They raced along side each other for three years- 2010, 2011 and 2012. Michael Schumacher had retired after the 2006 season, but in 2010 he returned and raced for Mercedes but he was never as dominant as the old Michael Schumacher, who had won seven Formula 1 championship titles. He retired after the 2012 season.
9. When Vettel joined Red Bull at the start of the 2009 season who did he replace?

Answer: David Coulthard

He replaced David Coulthard who retired after leaving Red Bull, and Formula One racing, at the end of the 2008 season. His first race was the Spanish GP back in 1994, when he was racing for the Williams team; he raced for the Mclaren team from 1996 to 2004.
10. Vettel finished first in 2010, 2011 and 2012 (driving for Red Bull) but, when he joined Red Bull in 2009, where did he finish the season?

Answer: 2nd

He finished second behind Jenson Button by eleven points. Button was racing for Brawn at the time. Button's teammate Rubens Barrichelo came third.
Source: Author MarkyBarky

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