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60 Exciting F1 Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Aleesha Rubinstein, Editor·Updated Dec 2025·8 min read

Rev up your engines, racing enthusiasts! Delve deep into the heart-pounding world of this F1 trivia collection. It's lights out, and away we go!

F1 Trivia

  1. 1In which year did Formula 1 racing begin?

  2. 2Which driver has won the most F1 championships?

  3. 3Which team has secured the most Constructors' Championships?

  4. 4Which circuit is considered the home of British motorsport?

  5. 5What color is the flag used to indicate a slow-moving car on the track?

  6. 6Which country hosted the first-ever night race in F1?

  7. 7How many wheels does a Formula 1 car have?

  8. 8In what year did Ayrton Senna tragically die during a race?

  9. 9Who became the youngest F1 World Champion?

  10. 10Which F1 team is associated with the energy drink Red Bull?

  11. 11Which F1 Grand Prix takes place in the streets of Monte Carlo?

  12. 12Who was nicknamed 'The Flying Finn' in the 1980s and 1990s?

  13. 13Which circuit has the longest track length in the F1 calendar?

  14. 14How many races did Michael Schumacher win in his F1 career?

  15. 15Which tire manufacturer returned to F1 in 2011 as the sole supplier?

  16. 16Which F1 driver was nicknamed 'The Professor'?

  17. 17Which team did Fernando Alonso drive for when he won his two world titles?

  18. 18What nationality is former F1 driver Rubens Barrichello?

  19. 19How many times did Jackie Stewart win the World Championship?

  20. 20What is the maximum RPM of a current F1 car engine?

  21. 21Which team won their first race as a constructor at the 2009 Spanish Grand Prix?

  22. 22Who was the first British F1 World Champion?

  23. 23Which country did Nelson Piquet originate from?

  24. 24Which Grand Prix takes place on an artificial island?

  25. 25Who was Michael Schumacher's teammate in his 2002 championship-winning season?

  26. 26In which year did Jenson Button win his F1 World Championship?

  27. 27Which team ended Mercedes' unbeaten run in the hybrid era in 2018?

  28. 28How many F1 races are generally held in a typical season?

  29. 29Which iconic F1 team is associated with the prancing horse logo?

  30. 30What is the primary material used to build F1 car chassis?

  31. 31Which track has the nickname 'The Temple of Speed'?

  32. 32How many points does a driver get for winning an F1 race?

  33. 33Which driver was world champion in 2016?

  34. 34Which team used a diffuser design in 2009 that caused controversy?

  35. 35Which F1 driver holds the record for the most fastest laps?

  36. 36Which Grand Prix circuit features the famous Eau Rouge corner?

  37. 37Who succeeded Bernie Ecclestone as the CEO of Formula 1?

  38. 38Which driver made the 'switch' from McLaren to Mercedes in 2013?

  39. 39In which country is the Circuit of the Americas located?

  40. 40Which F1 team did Niki Lauda drive for when he made his comeback in 1982?

  41. 41Which F1 race is traditionally held on a street circuit since its inception?

  42. 42What engine configuration was predominantly used during the 1990s in F1?

  43. 43Who was the first driver to win an F1 championship for Mercedes in the hybrid era?

  44. 44Which team was the first to introduce a semi-automatic gearbox in F1?

  45. 45Which driver famously clashed with Ayrton Senna at the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix?

  46. 46How many drivers represent each team in a Formula 1 race?

  47. 47What was the main color of the Benetton team's cars in the 1990s?

  48. 48Which F1 team is known for its energy station paddock building?

  49. 49What did DRS stand for in Formula 1?

  50. 50In which year did Max Verstappen make his F1 debut?

  51. 51Who was the first Chinese driver to start a Formula 1 race?

  52. 52Which team joined the F1 grid in the 2021 season as a rebrand of Renault?

  53. 53Which manufacturer supplies the official F1 safety car in most races?

  54. 54Which F1 circuit features the famous ‘Corkscrew-style’ Turn 8 known as the ‘Turkey Turn’?

  55. 55Which driver earned the nickname ‘Honey Badger’?

  56. 56Which country’s Grand Prix is held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez?

  57. 57Which F1 team is based in Silverstone and previously competed as Force India?

  58. 58Which driver won the first sprint race in Formula 1 history in 2021?

  59. 59Which engine manufacturer powered McLaren during the 2015–2017 seasons?

  60. 60Which Grand Prix takes place at the Suzuka Circuit?

Answer Key

  1. 1. 1950
  2. 2. Lewis Hamilton
  3. 3. Scuderia Ferrari
  4. 4. Silverstone
  5. 5. Blue
  6. 6. Singapore
  7. 7. 4
  8. 8. 1994
  9. 9. Sebastian Vettel
  10. 10. Red Bull Racing
  11. 11. Monaco Grand Prix
  12. 12. Keke Rosberg
  13. 13. Spa-Francorchamps
  14. 14. 91
  15. 15. Pirelli
  16. 16. Alain Prost
  17. 17. Renault
  18. 18. Brazilian
  19. 19. 3
  20. 20. 15,000
  21. 21. Brawn GP
  22. 22. Mike Hawthorn
  23. 23. Brazil
  24. 24. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
  25. 25. Rubens Barrichello
  26. 26. 2009
  27. 27. Red Bull Racing
  28. 28. 20-23
  29. 29. Scuderia Ferrari
  30. 30. Carbon fiber
  31. 31. Monza
  32. 32. 25
  33. 33. Nico Rosberg
  34. 34. Brawn GP
  35. 35. Michael Schumacher
  36. 36. Spa-Francorchamps
  37. 37. Chase Carey
  38. 38. Lewis Hamilton
  39. 39. United States
  40. 40. McLaren
  41. 41. Monaco Grand Prix
  42. 42. V10
  43. 43. Lewis Hamilton
  44. 44. Ferrari
  45. 45. Alain Prost
  46. 46. 2
  47. 47. Green
  48. 48. Red Bull Racing
  49. 49. Drag Reduction System
  50. 50. 2015
  51. 51. Zhou Guanyu
  52. 52. Alpine
  53. 53. Mercedes
  54. 54. Istanbul
  55. 55. Ricciardo
  56. 56. Mexico
  57. 57. Aston Martin
  58. 58. Verstappen
  59. 59. Honda
  60. 60. Japan

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