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Quiz on Formula 1

20 questions · August 20, 2026

Formula 1 stands as motorsport's premier championship, where engineering prowess, split-second strategy, and human nerve converge at speeds that push the boundaries of physics and endurance. From Monaco's tight streets to Monza's high-speed straights, each circuit tells its own story, shaped by decades of legendary drivers, rivalries, and technological innovation. Whether you follow the sport closely or simply admire the spectacle, there's always more to discover about the teams, records, and moments that have defined racing's most prestigious stage. Test your knowledge and see how well you know the world of Formula 1.

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Question 1

Easy

What pattern is on the flag waved to end a Formula 1 race?

Source: The black-and-white checkered flag has signalled the finish of motor races since the early 1900s.

Question 2

Easy

How many wheels does a standard modern Formula 1 car have?

Source: Tyrrell once built a six-wheeled F1 car in 1976, but four wheels has always been the rule since.

Question 3

Easy

Which of these is a real Formula 1 racing team?

Source: Ferrari is the only team to have competed in every F1 season since the championship began in 1950.

Question 4

Easy

Which country hosts F1's most glamorous street circuit, raced through a harbour city?

Source: Monaco has hosted its Grand Prix since 1929; the narrow harbour streets make it F1's most prestigious win.

Question 5

Easy

Which device gives drivers a temporary speed boost on straights to help overtaking?

Source: The Drag Reduction System opens a flap in the rear wing, cutting drag for a straight-line speed bump.

Question 6

Easy

What does a pit crew member traditionally hold up to signal a driver's pit stop?

Source: Before automated lights, a paddle-shaped 'lollipop' told the driver when to brake and when to go.

Question 7

Easy

How many points does a driver score for winning a normal Grand Prix today?

Source: A win is worth 25 points; the old system before 2010 gave the winner just 10.

Question 8

Easy

What color flag tells drivers the race or session has been stopped?

Source: Yellow means caution, but only the full red flag halts the action completely.

Question 9

Easy

Which Italian circuit is nicknamed the 'Temple of Speed'?

Source: Monza's long straights produce some of the highest average speeds on the calendar.

Question 10

Easy

What is the mandatory protective head structure added to F1 cockpits in 2018?

Source: The titanium halo has since deflected debris and even a whole car, saving multiple lives.

Question 11

Medium

Which driver holds the record for most career Formula 1 race wins?

Source: Hamilton passed Schumacher's long-standing tally of 91 wins in 2020.

Question 12

Medium

Which country's Grand Prix is held at the Suzuka figure-eight circuit?

Source: Suzuka is the only major circuit with a crossover, its layout literally forming a figure eight.

Question 13

Medium

Which legendary circuit features the daunting Eau Rouge corner?

Source: Belgium's Spa rewards bravery: Eau Rouge is taken nearly flat-out uphill through a blind crest.

Question 14

Medium

What is the maximum number of tyre compounds a team can choose from per dry weekend?

Source: Pirelli brings soft, medium and hard from a wider range, picked per circuit's demands.

Question 15

Medium

What type of engine powers current Formula 1 cars?

Source: Since 2014, F1 has used 1.6-litre turbo V6 units paired with electric energy recovery.

Question 16

Medium

What penalty forces a driver to pause stationary in their pit box during a race?

Source: A stop-and-go makes a driver halt for a set time without any work done on the car.

Question 17

Medium

Which team did Ayrton Senna drive for when he won all three of his world titles?

Source: Senna took his 1988, 1990 and 1991 crowns with McLaren, often partnered by rival Alain Prost.

Question 18

Hard

What does a black flag with an orange circle shown to a driver mean?

Source: Nicknamed the 'meatball' flag, it orders a driver to pit because their car is mechanically unsafe.

Question 19

Hard

Which constructor won the very first Formula 1 World Championship in 1950?

Source: Alfa Romeo's dominant 158 swept the inaugural season with Giuseppe Farina taking the title.

Question 20

Hard

How long is one lap of the Circuit de Monaco, roughly?

Source: At about 3.3 km, Monaco is the shortest track on the calendar yet one of the hardest to master.

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