Are You An F1 Buff? How Many Of These Formula One Trivia Questions Can You Answer?

What's The Formula?

Formula One is one of, if not the most popular sport in the world. So, needless to say, there are a lot of fans out there. But how much do you know about F1? Well, now is your chance to find out. See how many of these 20 F1 questions you can answer...

Answer 15-20 Correctly: Formula For Success

10-14: Formula For A Little Less Success

5-9: Formula For A Little Less Success Than The Previous One

0-4: Time To ReFormulate

Q: What Does The Term "Formula" In Formula One Refer To?

Fun Fact: Formula 1 was briefly known as Formula A.

A Formula 1 Car Rezk Assaf, Pexels

A: The Rules

"Formula" refers to the set of rules all participants and their cars must comply with.

Formula 1 spread out racing cars Lukas Raich, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: What Year Was The Inaugural Running Of The FIA Formula One World Championship?

1: 1940

2: 1945

3: 1950

4: 1955

Luigi Fagioli in Alfa Romeo 159 Alfettina Wikimedia Commons, Picryl

A: 1950

While it was the inaugural running of the FIA Formula One World Championship, it was the fourth season of the FIA Formula One motor racing.

Formula 1 cars at the start of the first World Championship Formula One Grand Prix race Don Price, Getty Images

Q: Who Won The First Drivers' World Championship That Inaugural Season?

It was this driver's only championship.

Giuseppe Farina in Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Unknown photographer, Wikimedia Commons

A: Giuseppe Farina

Farina took the title just ahead of Juan Manuel Fangio—who would go on to win five championships before the end of the decade: 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, and 1957

Giuseppe (Nino) Farina wearing white helmet Unknown author, Wikimedia Commons

Q: What Two Drivers Are Tied For The Most Ever World Drivers' Championships?

As of the end of the 2024 season.

Michael Schumacher celebrating Michael Cooper, Wikimedia Commons

A: Lewis Hamilton And Michael Schumacher

Both drivers have seven championships to their name.

Lewis Hamilton wearing red cap Ryan Bayona, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: What Team Has Won The Most World Constructors’ Championships?

Give yourself a bonus point if you also know how many they've won (as of the end of the 2024 season).

Ferrari F1 Racing Car F2007 Xavigivax, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

A: Ferrari

Ferrari leads the way with 16 World Constructors' Championships.

Formula 1 car Ferrari F300 1998 Brian Snelson, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: What Race Featured The Closest Finish In Formula One History?

Fun fact: The margin of victory was 0.010 seconds.

End of the 1971 Italian Grand Prix Unknown author, Wikimedia Commons

A: 1971 Italian Grand Prix

Peter Gethin barely edged out Ronnie Peterson across the finish line.

Peter Gethin British racer who won the 42nd Grand Prix of Italy Unknown photographer, Wikimedia Commons

Q: Who Was The First Female To Compete In A Formula One Grand Prix?

She ended up driving in a total of five Grand Prix races.

Maria Teresa de Filippis before the race Wikimedia Commons, Picryl

A: Maria Teresa De Filippis

Her first race was the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix.

Maria Teresa de Filippis at the 39th Italian Gran Prix Wikimedia Commons, Picryl

Q: What Manufacturer Introduced The Mid-Engine Cars To The Sport?

As you probably know (or assumed), mid-engine refers to the placement of the engine in the car—in this case: in front of the rear-wheel axles, but behind the front axle.

Jack Brabham in his racing car Harry Pot, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

A: Bugatti

Jack Brabham's won the championship in 1959 and 1960 in a mid-engine car and by 1961, every team had made the switch.

Jack Brabham in his racing car Eric Koch, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: Who Was The Youngest World Drivers' Championship Winner?

Fun fact: They were 23 years, 134 days old when they won.

Sebastian Vettel Bahrain holding trophy Ryan Bayona, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

A: Sebastian Vettel (2010)

If you guessed Lewis Hamilton, you were close. Hamilton was 23 years, 300 days old when he won two years before Vettel in 2008.

Sebastian Vette smiling in Yokohama Morio, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: What Country Has Produced The Most World Drivers' Champions?

1: Brazil

2: Germany

3: United Kingdom

4: Argentina

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes at Test days Barcelona Alberto-g-rovi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

A: United Kingdom (20)

Fun Fact: Even if you take away Lewis Hamilton's seven championships, the UK would still be in first place with 13—one ahead of Germany's 12.

Lewis Hamilton wearing black cap Governo do Estado, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: What Is The Maximum Permitted RPM Of A Current F1 Car Engine?

The current number came into effect in 2014.

Two red ferrari racing cars Lukas Raich, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

A: 15,000 RPM

The maximum rotational speed was limited to 19,000 rpm in 2007, and further limited to 18,000 rpm in 2009.

Ferrari F1 Racing Car Botond Dobozi, Pexels

Q: Ayrton Senna Lost His Life In A Crash At What 1994 Grand Prix Race?

Senna won three championships during his career (1988, 1990, 1991).

Ayrton Senna leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix Wikimedia Commons, Picryl

A: San Marino Grand Prix

At the time of his passing, Senna held the record for most pole positions (65).

San Marino Grand Prix is stopped by the red flag Wikimedia Commons, Picryl

Q: In F1 Scoring, How Many Points Does A Driver Get For Winning A Race?

The driver who records the fastest lap of the race gets an extra point (so long as they finish within the top 10 scoring positions).

Formula 1 racing cars battling over the final podium place fuji.tim, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

A: 25 Points

18 for second and 15 for third.

Formula 1 racing cars entering United Autosports, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: What Is The Record For The Most Consecutive Grand Prix Race Wins In A Row?

Bonus Point: Who holds the record?

Max Verstappen winner of Japanese Formula One Grand Prix, 2022 Jay Hirano, Shutterstock

A: 10

Max Verstappen won 10 races in a row during the 2023 season.

After winning 10 in a row, he came in 5th in Singapore, and followed that with seven victories in a row to close out the season—making it 17 wins in 18 races (and 19 of 22 for the season).

Max Verstappen in a black racing car Wastrick, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: TRUE Or FALSE?

Lewis Hamilton is the only driver on the list of Top 10 Youngest World Drivers' Championship winners and Top 10 Oldest World Drivers' Championship winners.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain Jay Hirano, Shutterstock

A: FALSE

Lewis is the second youngest to ever win (23 years, 300 days) and ninth oldest (35 years, 313 days). But there is one other driver on both lists as well.

Niki Lauda: seventh youngest (26 years, 197 days), 10th oldest (35 years, 242 days)

Lauda At 1982 Dutch Grand Prix Hans van Dijk, Wikimedia Commons

Q: How Long Is The Current Circuit At The Monaco Grand Prix?

1: 1.880 km (1.168 miles)

2: 2.616 km (1.625 miles)

3: 3.337 km (2.074 miles)

4: 4.011 km (2.492 miles)

Formula 1 racing cars United Autosports, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

A: 3.337 KM (2.074 Miles)

The circuit, as it is currently, has been in use since 2015.

Formula 1 racing cars Charles Coates/LAT Photographic, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: Who Won The Inaugural Monaco Grand Prix Race?

Bonus point is you know what year it was.

William Grover-Williams in his racing car Bibliothèque nationale de France, Picryl

A: William Grover-Williams

Grover-Williams won the race in a Bugatti, in 1929.

William Grover-Williams in his racing car Bibliothèque nationale de France, Picryl

Q: Who Is The Only Driver To Win The Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, And The Formula One World Championship?

This guy could do it all—or at least drive it all.

Mario Andretti stands in victory lane after winning the Daytona 500 on February 26, 1967 RacingOne, Getty Images

A: Mario Andretti

Andretti won races in Formula One, IndyCar, the World Sportscar Championship, NASCAR, midget car racing, and sprint car racing.

Mario Andretti NASCAR racer Suyk, Koen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: Where Was The Australian Grand Prix Held Before Moving To Melbourne?

The race moved to the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne in 1996.

Felipe Massa driving his Ferrari car Tom Reynolds, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

A: Adelaide

The Australian Grand Prix ran in Adelaide From 1985 to 1995.

The track just before the 1995 Australian Grand Prix Calistemon, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Q: Max Verstappen Won The World Drivers' Championship In 2021, 2022, 2023, And 2024

Can you name the driver who finished in second place each of those years?

Give yourself a point if you get at least three correct.

Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari during Formula One Belgian Grand Prix - 2024 Jay Hirano, Shutterstock

A: Lewis Hamilton (2021), Charles Leclerc (2022), Sergio Pérez (2023), And Lando Norris (2024)

Leclerc (2024) and Pérez (2022) each also had a third place finish during those four years.

A photo of Sergio Perez for the 2019 Formula One Test Marc Alvarado, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

So, How Did You Do?

Add up your score (including any bonus points of course) and—if you want—post your number in the comments.

Michael Schumacher - Ferrari F2004 Acknowledges The Win At The 2004 British Grand Prix Martin Lee, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons