Formula Racing Trivia
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- 1.
The British Grand Prix is held on what circuit?
- A.
Yamaha
- B.
Silverstone
- C.
Buckingham Circle
- D.
Trafalgar Strip
Correct Answer
B. Silverstone -
- 2.
Before Silverstone was a race track in England, what was it?
- A.
World War II Airfield
- B.
Circus Fairgrounds
- C.
Steel Plant
- D.
Vegetable Market
Correct Answer
A. World War II Airfield -
- 3.
How many cars competed in the first British Grand Prix at Silverstone?
- A.
127
- B.
300
- C.
23
- D.
88
Correct Answer
C. 23 -
- 4.
How much was the prize for winning the first Silverstone Grand Prix in 1948?
- A.
1000 Pounds
- B.
100 Pounds
- C.
5000 Pounds
- D.
500 Pounds
Correct Answer
D. 500 Pounds -
- 5.
Who won the first ever official FIA Grand Prix in 1950?
- A.
Giuseppe "Nino" Farina
- B.
Alonzo Gonzales
- C.
Hugh Murphy
- D.
Tim Collins
Correct Answer
A. Giuseppe "Nino" Farina -
- 6.
Where was the first ever official FIA Grand Prix staged?
- A.
Dunbarton
- B.
Lake Como
- C.
Shang
- D.
Silverstone
Correct Answer
D. Silverstone -
- 7.
What British Grand Prix champion died in an accident at the German Grand Prix?
- A.
James Hunt
- B.
Jim Clark
- C.
Jack Brabham
- D.
Peter Collins
Correct Answer
D. Peter Collins -
- 8.
How many Formula One grand prixes did Damon Hill win?
- A.
22
- B.
None
- C.
16
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
A. 22 -
- 9.
In 2006, Damon Hill was nominated to succeed who as President of the BRDC?
- A.
Jackie Stewart
- B.
Tony Roberts
- C.
Jim Clark
- D.
Eddie Ecclestone
Correct Answer
A. Jackie Stewart -
- 10.
Formula One driver Juan Pablo Montoya broke his shoulder playing what sport in 2005?
- A.
Tennis
- B.
Golf
- C.
Swimming
- D.
Football
Correct Answer
A. Tennis -
- 11.
Driving instruction is offered at Silverstone through what program?
- A.
Motorsport Academy
- B.
Silver Skates
- C.
Bee Driving School
- D.
F1 Academy
Correct Answer
A. Motorsport Academy -
- 12.
In 2008, Giancarlo Fisichella raced for what Formula One team?
- A.
BMW Sauber
- B.
Force India
- C.
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
- D.
Scuderia Toro Rosso
Correct Answer
B. Force India -
- 13.
The scale of points awarded in F1 racing gives points to how many top finishers?
- A.
Six
- B.
Five
- C.
Three
- D.
10
Correct Answer
A. Six -
- 14.
Formula One series-produced cars use what type of brakes?
- A.
Front-Wheel
- B.
Disc
- C.
All-Wheel
- D.
Suspension
Correct Answer
B. Disc -
- 15.
Martin Whitmarsh is the 2008 Formula One CEO for what race team?
- A.
Vodafone
- B.
Ferrari
- C.
McLaren
- D.
Subaru
Correct Answer
C. McLaren -
- 16.
What has to be visible from the front of a car according to Formula One rules?
- A.
Driver's Race Number
- B.
Country Flag
- C.
Car's Serial Number
- D.
Onboard Camera
Correct Answer
A. Driver's Race Number -
- 17.
According to Formula One racing rules, what must appear on the nose of each car?
- A.
Team Name Or Emblem
- B.
Rollover Structure
- C.
National Flag
- D.
Driver's Name
Correct Answer
A. Team Name Or Emblem -
- 18.
In Formula One racing, the 10-second time penalty is also known by what name?
- A.
Drive-Through
- B.
Stop-Go Penalty
- C.
Green Flag
- D.
60 Down
Correct Answer
B. Stop-Go Penalty -
- 19.
With a drive-through and 10-second penalty, a driver has how many laps to enter the pits?
- A.
10
- B.
Three
- C.
One
- D.
Seven
Correct Answer
B. Three -
- 20.
What does a chequered flag indicate in Formula One racing?
- A.
All Clear
- B.
Danger
- C.
Let The Faster Car Overtake
- D.
Session Has Ended
Correct Answer
D. Session Has Ended -
- 21.
What color flag, when shown to a F1 driver, means to let the faster car overtake?
- A.
Red
- B.
White
- C.
Blue
- D.
Green
Correct Answer
C. Blue -
- 22.
In Formula One racing, what does a yellow and red striped flag indicate?
- A.
Slow-Moving Vehicle On Track
- B.
Slippery Surface
- C.
Let The Other Driver Pass
- D.
All Clear
Correct Answer
B. Slippery Surface -
- 23.
A slow-moving vehicle on a Formula One race track is indicated by which of these?
- A.
Clowns In A Barrel
- B.
Orange Triangle Flag
- C.
White Flag
- D.
3 Horn Blares
Correct Answer
C. White Flag -
- 24.
How many drivers sit on pole position for a Formula One race?
- A.
Seven
- B.
Ten
- C.
Two
- D.
One
Correct Answer
D. One -
- 25.
How many mechanics are generally involved in changing a wheel in F1 pit stops?
- A.
Three
- B.
One
- C.
Five
- D.
Six
Correct Answer
A. Three -
- 26.
Early Formula One cars used road-car steering wheels made of what material?
- A.
Chrome
- B.
Steel
- C.
Rubber
- D.
Wood
Correct Answer
D. Wood -
- 27.
FIA regulations state that drivers must be able exit a car in how many seconds?
- A.
13
- B.
10
- C.
Five
- D.
Seven
Correct Answer
C. Five -
- 28.
Formula One tires are normally filled an air mixture that includes what element?
- A.
Nitrogen
- B.
Helium
- C.
Magnesium
- D.
Lead
Correct Answer
A. Nitrogen -
- 29.
Which F1 racer was the only World Champion on both two and four wheels?
- A.
Peter Morris
- B.
Jim Clark
- C.
Hugh Downing
- D.
John Surtees
Correct Answer
D. John Surtees -
- 30.
What F1 champion was dubbed "Son of the Wind", "Big John" and "John the Great"?
- A.
John Surtees
- B.
Enzo Ferrari
- C.
Jack Brabham
- D.
Jochen Rindt
Correct Answer
A. John Surtees -
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