Formula One Scandals

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Which Formula One team was involved in the 'Spygate' scandal of 2007?

  1. McLaren

  2. Ferrari

  3. Renault

  4. Red Bull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

McLaren was found guilty of possessing confidential technical information belonging to Ferrari, leading to a $100 million fine and the loss of all their Constructors' Championship points for the 2007 season.

What was the name of the illegal traction control system used by Benetton in the 1994 Formula One season?

  1. Active Suspension

  2. Launch Control

  3. Traction Control

  4. Power Steering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Benetton's illegal traction control system, known as 'active suspension', allowed the car to maintain traction under acceleration, giving it an unfair advantage.

Which Formula One driver was disqualified from the 1997 Malaysian Grand Prix for using an illegal car?

  1. Michael Schumacher

  2. Jacques Villeneuve

  3. Heinz-Harald Frentzen

  4. David Coulthard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Schumacher was disqualified from the 1997 Malaysian Grand Prix after his Ferrari was found to have illegal wear strips on the underside of the car, which gave him an aerodynamic advantage.

What was the name of the scandal involving the deliberate crashing of cars in Formula One qualifying sessions?

  1. Crashgate

  2. Spygate

  3. Bribegate

  4. Enginegate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crashgate was a scandal in Formula One in which the Renault team deliberately crashed one of their cars in the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix qualifying session to give their other driver, Fernando Alonso, an advantage.

Which Formula One team was involved in the 'Bribegate' scandal of 2005?

  1. McLaren

  2. Ferrari

  3. Renault

  4. Red Bull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

McLaren was found guilty of paying bribes to FIA officials in exchange for confidential information, leading to a $100 million fine and the loss of all their Constructors' Championship points for the 2007 season.

What was the name of the illegal engine used by Ferrari in the 2019 Formula One season?

  1. Power Unit 064

  2. Power Unit 065

  3. Power Unit 066

  4. Power Unit 067


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ferrari's illegal engine, known as 'Power Unit 064', was found to be exploiting a loophole in the regulations, giving the team an unfair advantage in terms of power and performance.

Which Formula One driver was disqualified from the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix for breaching parc ferme regulations?

  1. Sebastian Vettel

  2. Lewis Hamilton

  3. Max Verstappen

  4. Valtteri Bottas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sebastian Vettel was disqualified from the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix after his Ferrari was found to be underweight during post-race scrutineering, violating the parc ferme regulations.

What was the name of the scandal involving the manipulation of race results in Formula One?

  1. Racegate

  2. Spygate

  3. Bribegate

  4. Enginegate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racegate was a scandal in Formula One in which race results were allegedly manipulated to favor certain drivers or teams, leading to accusations of corruption and unfairness.

Which Formula One team was involved in the 'Enginegate' scandal of 2021?

  1. Red Bull

  2. Mercedes

  3. Ferrari

  4. McLaren


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red Bull was found guilty of exceeding the Formula One cost cap in the 2021 season, leading to a $7 million fine and a reduction in their aerodynamic testing allowance for the 2023 season.

What was the name of the illegal diffuser used by Brawn GP in the 2009 Formula One season?

  1. Double Diffuser

  2. Triple Diffuser

  3. Quadruple Diffuser

  4. Quintuple Diffuser


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brawn GP's illegal diffuser, known as the 'double diffuser', exploited a loophole in the regulations, giving the team a significant aerodynamic advantage and helping them win both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships in 2009.

Which Formula One driver was disqualified from the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix for a technical infringement?

  1. Michael Schumacher

  2. Sebastian Vettel

  3. Fernando Alonso

  4. Lewis Hamilton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Schumacher was disqualified from the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix after his Mercedes was found to have an illegal floor, which gave him an aerodynamic advantage.

What was the name of the scandal involving the illegal use of team orders in Formula One?

  1. Team Ordersgate

  2. Spygate

  3. Bribegate

  4. Enginegate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Team Ordersgate was a scandal in Formula One in which teams allegedly used team orders to manipulate race results in favor of their preferred driver, leading to accusations of unfairness and a lack of sporting integrity.

Which Formula One team was involved in the 'Spygate' scandal of 2007?

  1. McLaren

  2. Ferrari

  3. Renault

  4. Red Bull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

McLaren was found guilty of possessing confidential technical information belonging to Ferrari, leading to a $100 million fine and the loss of all their Constructors' Championship points for the 2007 season.

What was the name of the illegal traction control system used by Benetton in the 1994 Formula One season?

  1. Active Suspension

  2. Launch Control

  3. Traction Control

  4. Power Steering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Benetton's illegal traction control system, known as 'active suspension', allowed the car to maintain traction under acceleration, giving it an unfair advantage.

Which Formula One driver was disqualified from the 1997 Malaysian Grand Prix for using an illegal car?

  1. Michael Schumacher

  2. Jacques Villeneuve

  3. Heinz-Harald Frentzen

  4. David Coulthard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Schumacher was disqualified from the 1997 Malaysian Grand Prix after his Ferrari was found to have illegal wear strips on the underside of the car, which gave him an aerodynamic advantage.

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