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Formula One Controversies

Description: Formula One Controversies Quiz
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Which Formula One driver was disqualified from the 1982 South African Grand Prix for using an illegal car?

  1. Nelson Piquet

  2. Keke Rosberg

  3. Alain Prost

  4. Niki Lauda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nelson Piquet was disqualified from the 1982 South African Grand Prix for using a car with illegal skirts.

What was the name of the controversial Formula One race held in Imola, Italy, in 1994, where Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger were killed?

  1. San Marino Grand Prix

  2. Italian Grand Prix

  3. Monaco Grand Prix

  4. British Grand Prix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1994 San Marino Grand Prix was held in Imola, Italy, and was marred by the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger.

Which Formula One team was banned from the 1983 South African Grand Prix for using illegal fuel?

  1. McLaren

  2. Ferrari

  3. Williams

  4. Brabham


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brabham team was banned from the 1983 South African Grand Prix for using illegal fuel.

What was the name of the controversial Formula One race held in Malaysia in 1999, where Michael Schumacher was accused of deliberately crashing into Damon Hill?

  1. Malaysian Grand Prix

  2. Japanese Grand Prix

  3. Australian Grand Prix

  4. British Grand Prix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1999 Malaysian Grand Prix was held in Sepang, Malaysia, and was marred by the controversy surrounding Michael Schumacher's collision with Damon Hill.

Which Formula One driver was disqualified from the 2005 United States Grand Prix for changing tires during a safety car period?

  1. Juan Pablo Montoya

  2. Kimi Raikkonen

  3. Fernando Alonso

  4. Michael Schumacher


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juan Pablo Montoya was disqualified from the 2005 United States Grand Prix for changing tires during a safety car period.

What was the name of the controversial Formula One race held in Singapore in 2008, where Nelson Piquet Jr. crashed deliberately to help his teammate Fernando Alonso win the race?

  1. Singapore Grand Prix

  2. Japanese Grand Prix

  3. Australian Grand Prix

  4. British Grand Prix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix was held in Marina Bay, Singapore, and was marred by the controversy surrounding Nelson Piquet Jr.'s deliberate crash.

Which Formula One team was found guilty of using illegal team orders in the 2010 German Grand Prix?

  1. Red Bull Racing

  2. Ferrari

  3. McLaren

  4. Mercedes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red Bull Racing was found guilty of using illegal team orders in the 2010 German Grand Prix.

What was the name of the controversial Formula One race held in Abu Dhabi in 2021, where Max Verstappen won the championship in controversial circumstances?

  1. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  2. Japanese Grand Prix

  3. Australian Grand Prix

  4. British Grand Prix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was held in Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, and was marred by the controversy surrounding Max Verstappen's victory.

Which Formula One driver was disqualified from the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix for causing a collision with George Russell?

  1. Sebastian Vettel

  2. Fernando Alonso

  3. Lewis Hamilton

  4. Max Verstappen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sebastian Vettel was disqualified from the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix for causing a collision with George Russell.

What was the name of the controversial Formula One race held in Japan in 2022, where Max Verstappen won the championship after a controversial penalty against Charles Leclerc?

  1. Japanese Grand Prix

  2. Singapore Grand Prix

  3. Australian Grand Prix

  4. British Grand Prix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2022 Japanese Grand Prix was held in Suzuka Circuit, Japan, and was marred by the controversy surrounding Max Verstappen's victory after a controversial penalty against Charles Leclerc.

Which Formula One team was found guilty of breaching the budget cap regulations in the 2021 season?

  1. Red Bull Racing

  2. Ferrari

  3. McLaren

  4. Mercedes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red Bull Racing was found guilty of breaching the budget cap regulations in the 2021 season.

What was the name of the controversial Formula One race held in Belgium in 2021, where the race was stopped after only two laps due to heavy rain?

  1. Belgian Grand Prix

  2. Dutch Grand Prix

  3. Australian Grand Prix

  4. British Grand Prix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2021 Belgian Grand Prix was held in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, and was marred by the controversy surrounding the race being stopped after only two laps due to heavy rain.

Which Formula One driver was disqualified from the 2023 Australian Grand Prix for using an illegal front wing?

  1. Lewis Hamilton

  2. Fernando Alonso

  3. Max Verstappen

  4. Charles Leclerc


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from the 2023 Australian Grand Prix for using an illegal front wing.

What was the name of the controversial Formula One race held in Monaco in 2023, where Sergio Perez won the race after a controversial penalty against Charles Leclerc?

  1. Monaco Grand Prix

  2. Spanish Grand Prix

  3. Australian Grand Prix

  4. British Grand Prix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2023 Monaco Grand Prix was held in Circuit de Monaco, Monaco, and was marred by the controversy surrounding Sergio Perez's victory after a controversial penalty against Charles Leclerc.

Which Formula One team was found guilty of using illegal fuel in the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix?

  1. Ferrari

  2. Red Bull Racing

  3. McLaren

  4. Mercedes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ferrari was found guilty of using illegal fuel in the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix.

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