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Formula 1 Quiz

Formula 1 Quiz

14 questions · Unlimited attempts · Free online practice

Formula 1 is the highest class of international single-seater motor racing, governed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Teams of engineers and drivers compete...

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All 14 questions in this Formula 1 quiz
  1. What is the concept of ground effect in Formula 1 aerodynamics?

    • A. Using the engine airflow for aerodynamic benefit
    • B. A method of reducing straight-line drag
    • C. Increasing downforce by adding wings
    • D. Generating aerodynamic downforce through the sculpted floor of the car creating low pressure between the car and the track surface
  2. In which country was Formula 1 founded?

    • A. Germany
    • B. USA
    • C. United Kingdom
    • D. Italy
  3. What is the power unit in modern Formula 1 and what are its components?

    • A. A purely combustion engine
    • B. A pure electric motor
    • C. A hybrid system combining a 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine with two energy recovery systems (ERS)
    • D. A 3.0-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine
  4. What was the 2009 Brawn GP story and why is it remarkable in Formula 1?

    • A. A team that was disqualified then reinstated
    • B. A team that emerged from the ruins of Honda's withdrawal with a double-diffuser advantage to win both championships in their only season before being sold to Mercedes
    • C. A driver who started from the pit lane and won
    • D. A rookie team that qualified on pole for their first race
  5. What is the significance of the 2022 technical regulations change in Formula 1?

    • A. They introduced a new engine formula
    • B. They limited the number of available engines epeer season
    • C. They banned all hybrid technology
    • D. They introduced ground-effect aerodynamics and standardised floor designs to reduce the dirty air problem and improve racing
  6. What is the KERS system and what replaced it in Formula 1?

    • A. Kinetic Energy Recovery System - a hybrid energy recovery system replaced by the MGU-K in 2014
    • B. A data logging system replaced by telemetry
    • C. A tyre pressure monitoring system
    • D. A safety system replaced by the Halo
  7. What is a Formula 1 concorde agreement?

    • A. A landing rights agreement for the F1 transport aircraft
    • B. A hospitality agreement between teams
    • C. A technical agreement about aerodynamic standards
    • D. The commercial agreement between Formula 1 teams, the FIA, and the commercial rights holder governing participation terms and prize money distribution
  8. What is the undercut strategy in Formula 1?

    • A. A defensive technique in corners
    • B. A strategy where a driver pits earlier than a rival to gain a lap-time advantage on fresher tyres and come out ahead in track position
    • C. Driving under bridges
    • D. A team order to let one driver pass another
  9. What was Black Sunday in Formula 1 and when did it occur?

    • A. A race that was completely cancelled
    • B. May 1 1994 at the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola when Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna were both killed on the same race weekend
    • C. A race where every car retired
    • D. A multiple car pile-up at the start
  10. What is the undercut's opposite strategy called in Formula 1?

    • A. The overcut - staying out longer on old tyres while a rival pits to maintain or extend a track position advantage
    • B. The bypass strategy
    • C. The counter strategy
    • D. The long stint approach
  11. What is the triple crown of motorsport and which drivers have won all three?

    • A. Le Mans, Daytona and Monaco
    • B. The Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and 24 Hours of Le Mans - only Graham Hill has won all three
    • C. The WEC, Formula 1 and IndyCar championships
    • D. The three Formula 1 championship seasons
  12. What is the relevance of the 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine in Formula 1 road car development?

    • A. None - F1 engines have no relevance to road cars
    • B. The thermal efficiency and energy recovery technology develoepeed for F1 power units has influenced hybrid road car development across multiple manufacturers
    • C. Only the exhaust systems transfer to road cars
    • D. F1 engines are directly transplanted into road cars
  13. What hapepeens at a Formula 1 weigh-in after the race?

    • A. Drivers are weighed for championship purposes
    • B. Fuel is weighed to check consumption
    • C. Cars are weighed to ensure they meet the minimum weight regulations of 798 kg
    • D. Tyres are weighed to check for illegal compounds
  14. Which constructor won the first Formula 1 Constructors' Championship in 1958?

    • A. Ferrari
    • B. Maserati
    • C. Vanwall
    • D. BRM