Megan Moran

Formula 1 quiz

Which champion pushed his car over the finish line to win the title, and why did a 1970s Tyrrell race on six wheels? These twenty sample questions run from the first championship race in 1950 to modern flags and race rules, with a short fact after each answer. Play on your own, or read them out and keep score with friends and family.

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  1. Question 1 of 20The Early Years: 1950-1969

    Which circuit staged the first race of the inaugural Formula One World Championship, in May 1950?

  2. Question 2 of 20The Early Years: 1950-1969

    Who is the only person to have won world championships in both motorcycle Grand Prix racing and Formula One?

  3. Question 3 of 20The Early Years: 1950-1969

    How did Jack Brabham finish the 1959 United States Grand Prix at Sebring, the race at which he secured that year's title?

  4. Question 4 of 20The 1970s

    Which Tyrrell model raced in 1976 and 1977 with four small front wheels and two rear wheels?

  5. Question 5 of 20The 1970s

    Which car won the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix using a rear-mounted fan, then was withdrawn from competition?

  6. Question 6 of 20The 1980s

    Niki Lauda took the 1984 World Drivers' Championship by what margin, the smallest in the championship's history?

  7. Question 7 of 20The 1980s

    The 1986 Hungarian Grand Prix was notable as the first World Championship race held where?

  8. Question 8 of 20The 1990s

    Which driver gave Stewart Grand Prix its only World Championship victory, at the 1999 European Grand Prix?

  9. Question 9 of 20The 2000s

    The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix was notable as Formula One's first what?

  10. Question 10 of 20The 2010s

    What was unusual about Sebastian Vettel's position in the 2010 championship before the final race?

  11. Question 11 of 20The Modern Era: 2020 onwards

    The 2020 season featured both the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Sakhir Grand Prix. What distinguished the two?

  12. Question 12 of 20World Champions

    Nico Rosberg raced under a German licence. Under which nationality had his father won the World Drivers' Championship?

  13. Question 13 of 20Constructors and Teams

    Red Bull ran engines badged as TAG Heuer from 2016 to 2018. Who actually built them?

  14. Question 14 of 20Circuits and Grands Prix

    Suzuka's 130R corner takes its name from what?

  15. Question 15 of 20Circuits and Grands Prix

    The San Marino Grand Prix was actually held in which country?

  16. Question 16 of 20Engines, Cars and Technology

    Why did Formula One cars begin throwing showers of sparks again from 2015?

  17. Question 17 of 20Rules, Regulations and Race Procedure

    How many red lights illuminate before the start of a Grand Prix?

  18. Question 18 of 20Famous Races and Iconic Moments

    What was the winning margin at the 1971 Italian Grand Prix?

  19. Question 19 of 20Team Principals, Designers and Personalities

    How did Colin Chapman traditionally celebrate a Lotus Grand Prix victory?

  20. Question 20 of 20Records, Numbers and Statistics

    How many points did a Grand Prix win earn in the 1950 season?

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  1. Which circuit staged the first race of the inaugural Formula One World Championship, in May 1950? Silverstone
  2. Who is the only person to have won world championships in both motorcycle Grand Prix racing and Formula One? John Surtees
  3. How did Jack Brabham finish the 1959 United States Grand Prix at Sebring, the race at which he secured that year's title? He pushed his car over the line after running out of fuel
  4. Which Tyrrell model raced in 1976 and 1977 with four small front wheels and two rear wheels? The P34
  5. Which car won the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix using a rear-mounted fan, then was withdrawn from competition? The Brabham BT46B
  6. Niki Lauda took the 1984 World Drivers' Championship by what margin, the smallest in the championship's history? Half a point
  7. The 1986 Hungarian Grand Prix was notable as the first World Championship race held where? Behind the Iron Curtain
  8. Which driver gave Stewart Grand Prix its only World Championship victory, at the 1999 European Grand Prix? Johnny Herbert
  9. The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix was notable as Formula One's first what? Night race
  10. What was unusual about Sebastian Vettel's position in the 2010 championship before the final race? He had not led the standings at any point in the season
  11. The 2020 season featured both the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Sakhir Grand Prix. What distinguished the two? They used different layouts of the same circuit
  12. Nico Rosberg raced under a German licence. Under which nationality had his father won the World Drivers' Championship? Finnish
  13. Red Bull ran engines badged as TAG Heuer from 2016 to 2018. Who actually built them? Renault
  14. Suzuka's 130R corner takes its name from what? Its radius in metres
  15. The San Marino Grand Prix was actually held in which country? Italy
  16. Why did Formula One cars begin throwing showers of sparks again from 2015? Titanium skid blocks were fitted beneath the floor
  17. How many red lights illuminate before the start of a Grand Prix? Five
  18. What was the winning margin at the 1971 Italian Grand Prix? 0.01 seconds
  19. How did Colin Chapman traditionally celebrate a Lotus Grand Prix victory? By throwing his cap in the air
  20. How many points did a Grand Prix win earn in the 1950 season? Eight

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