trivia question....

[Myrvold]

Identify the team and year of this F1 livery detail:

Ligier, Adelaide(maybe more races as well, I cannot remember) in 1993. I always think of a cow when I see it... "Moooooo".

Coulthard had to loan a helmet, because he couldn't see out of his visor, because of,- a word I don't know in english. With google translate it says "dew"...

I think the word is probably "condensation"

Thanks! Then my english got one word better today!

[the Masked Lapwing]

Here's a fairly simple question:

Which current F1 driver holds the outright lap record at Eastern Creek, in what year & series did they set it, and what is the time (correct to at least hundredths of a second)?

[Wizzie]

Here's a fairly simple question:

Which current F1 driver holds the outright lap record at Eastern Creek, in what year & series did they set it, and what is the time (correct to at least hundredths of a second)?

Nico Hulkenberg, 2006, A1-GP if memory serves me correct... the time was a 1:19 are something around that bracket.

EDIT: I just checked on Wikipedia and it was in 2007 and the time was a 1:19.142

[the Masked Lapwing]

Here's a fairly simple question:

Which current F1 driver holds the outright lap record at Eastern Creek, in what year & series did they set it, and what is the time (correct to at least hundredths of a second)?

Nico Hulkenberg, 2006, A1-GP if memory serves me correct... the time was a 1:19 are something around that bracket.

EDIT: I just checked on Wikipedia and it was in 2007 and the time was a 1:19.142

Told you it was simple.

[Wizzie]

Here's a question to which the answer may or may not have been posted elsewhere on this forum:

Michael Schumacher made his debut with Jordan in 1991. What were all of the circumstances at play which led to him getting the seat?

And as a bonus thing who was supposed to show Schumacher around Spa, why didn't the person in question show Schumacher around the track and how did Schumacher learn the track on his own?

[the Masked Lapwing]

Here's a question to which the answer may or may not have been posted elsewhere on this forum:

Michael Schumacher made his debut with Jordan in 1991. What were all of the circumstances at play which led to him getting the seat?

And as a bonus thing who was supposed to show Schumacher around Spa, why didn't the person in question show Schumacher around the track and how did Schumacher learn the track on his own?

Didn't he get the drive because Gachot was in prison for something?

And it was de Cesaris who was supposed to show him Spa, but was stuck in contract negotiations so Schumacher wnet for a cycling trip.

Another slightly harder (I hope) question:
Which current V8 Supercar driver (and I mean full-time) was an F1 test driver, in what year and for who?

[cretoxyrhina]

Another slightly harder (I hope) question:
Which current V8 Supercar driver (and I mean full-time) was an F1 test driver, in what year and for who?

James Courtney, Jaguar, 2002

[the Masked Lapwing]

Another slightly harder (I hope) question:
Which current V8 Supercar driver (and I mean full-time) was an F1 test driver, in what year and for who?

James Courtney, Jaguar, 2002

We have a winner!

[Wizzie]

Didn't he get the drive because Gachot was in prison for something?

And it was de Cesaris who was supposed to show him Spa, but was stuck in contract negotiations so Schumacher wnet for a cycling trip.

You're pretty much there but there is more to the story as to how he got the drive in the first place...

[the Masked Lapwing]

Didn't he get the drive because Gachot was in prison for something?

And it was de Cesaris who was supposed to show him Spa, but was stuck in contract negotiations so Schumacher wnet for a cycling trip.

You're pretty much there but there is more to the story as to how he got the drive in the first place...

Mercedes paid Jordan 100 grand or something to let him drive, didn't they? Didn't they?!

[Wizzie]

Didn't he get the drive because Gachot was in prison for something?

And it was de Cesaris who was supposed to show him Spa, but was stuck in contract negotiations so Schumacher wnet for a cycling trip.

You're pretty much there but there is more to the story as to how he got the drive in the first place...

Mercedes paid Jordan 100 grand or something to let him drive, didn't they? Didn't they?!

It was either 150 or 250 grand (Not sure what the exact amount was) and his manager Willi Weber claimed that he knew the Spa track well which wasn't the case.

Oh and here's a new one:

Mark Webber's father Alan Webber was not present at the circuit during the Korean Grand Prix weekend. Where was he during that weekend? (And Rhys I know you know the answer but let other people have a chance )

[the Masked Lapwing]

Mark Webber's father Alan Webber was not present at the circuit during the Korean Grand Prix weekend. Where was he during that weekend? (And Rhys I know you know the answer but let other people have a chance )

*incomprehensible grumbling* Fine...

[eagleash]

Oh and here's a new one:

Mark Webber's father Alan Webber was not present at the circuit during the Korean Grand Prix weekend. Where was he during that weekend? (And Rhys I know you know the answer but let other people have a chance )

Had he been called up to the Australian cricket team?

[Wizzie]

Oh and here's a new one:

Mark Webber's father Alan Webber was not present at the circuit during the Korean Grand Prix weekend. Where was he during that weekend? (And Rhys I know you know the answer but let other people have a chance )

Had he been called up to the Australian cricket team?

No.

(It would be funny if he did though )

[eagleash]

Oh and here's a new one:

Mark Webber's father Alan Webber was not present at the circuit during the Korean Grand Prix weekend. Where was he during that weekend? (And Rhys I know you know the answer but let other people have a chance )

Had he been called up to the Australian cricket team?

No.

(It would be funny if he did though )

He was negotiating Mark's new contract at HRT, where he would be a pay driver?

[Myrvold]

mwhahah He was at Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) when the V8's had theire international stars banger race-

[Phoenix]

Was he having a shite at home perhaps?

[JeremyMcClean]

Oh and here's a new one:

Mark Webber's father Alan Webber was not present at the circuit during the Korean Grand Prix weekend. Where was he during that weekend? (And Rhys I know you know the answer but let other people have a chance )

Possibly got chased away from either A) The horrible rain conditions or B) Sebastien Vettel's mama

[Wizzie]

mwhahah He was at Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) when Jacques Villeneuve was too busy smashing into anything that moved

Fixed

But other then that you're pretty much spot on... which does bring up the question about whether we'll see Webber in a tintop next year...

Possibly got chased away from either A) The horrible rain conditions or B) Sebastien Vettel's mama

[watka]

Name these "one-drive wonders" (driver, team, and race)

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.

[Klon]

1. Emanuele Naspetti, ITA, Jordan, The race before or after Italy 1993.

6. Stephane Sarrazin, FRA, Minardi, Brazil 1999


Those were these that I could do quickly.

[Shizuka]

7. Stephen South, McLaren M29C or M30... 1980 United States Grand Prix West with McLaren subbing for an injured Alain Prost, but he failed to qualify.

[dr-baker]

3. Hasemi, Japan 1976. ?

[watka]

Sarrazin, South (in an M29), and Hasemi (without the car name though) are all correct so far. Naspetti is wrong, but it should be obvious who it is!

[Shizuka]

Oh, the Jordan driver is Marco Apicella in the Italian GP 1993, Jordan - Hart 193. His helmet is the Italian tricolour.

Proof:


Also, the 8th one is Alex Ribeiro in the Hesketh, 1975 USA GP. I think.

[watka]

Yep, that's right! Nice pic with the JLOC car as well!

[Shizuka]

Yay!

Is the 8th one what I mentioned?

[watka]

Yay!

Is the 8th one what I mentioned?

Sorry, I didn't see that. Unfortunately, that's not the right answer.

[Shizuka]

Hm, okay. But that car certainly looks a Hesketh to me, but not with Rizla ads... Will look deeper into that later.

[watka]

Hm, okay. But that car certainly looks a Hesketh to me, but not with Rizla ads... Will look deeper into that later.

I can confirm that the car is not a Hesketh.

[Phoenix]

Name these "one-drive wonders" (driver, team, and race)

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.

1-Marco Apicella, Jordan-Hart, 1993 Italian GP.
2-Luis Bueno, Surtees-Ford Cosworth, 1973 Brazilian GP.
3-Masahiro Hasemi, Kojima-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Japanese GP.
4-Masami Kuwashima, Wolf Williams-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Japanese GP.
5-Jac Nelleman, Brabham-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Sweish GP.
6-Stephane Sarrazin, Minardi-Ford Cosworth, 1999 Brazilian GP.
7-Stephen South, McLaren-Ford Cosworth, 1980 United States GP West.
8-Emilio Zapico, Williams-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Spanish GP.

[watka]

1-Marco Apicella, Jordan-Hart, 1993 Italian GP.
2-Luis Bueno, Surtees-Ford Cosworth, 1973 Brazilian GP.
3-Masahiro Hasemi, Kojima-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Japanese GP.
4-Masami Kuwashima, Wolf Williams-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Japanese GP.
5-Jac Nelleman, Brabham-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Swedish GP.
6-Stephane Sarrazin, Minardi-Ford Cosworth, 1999 Brazilian GP.
7-Stephen South, McLaren-Ford Cosworth, 1980 United States GP West.
8-Emilio Zapico, Williams-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Spanish GP.

All correct! Nelleman's car was specfically a RAM-entered Brabham.

[JeremyMcClean]

1-Marco Apicella, Jordan-Hart, 1993 Italian GP.
2-Luis Bueno, Surtees-Ford Cosworth, 1973 Brazilian GP.
3-Masahiro Hasemi, Kojima-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Japanese GP.
4-Masami Kuwashima, Wolf Williams-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Japanese GP.
5-Jac Nelleman, Brabham-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Swedish GP.
6-Stephane Sarrazin, Minardi-Ford Cosworth, 1999 Brazilian GP.
7-Stephen South, McLaren-Ford Cosworth, 1980 United States GP West.
8-Emilio Zapico, Williams-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Spanish GP.

All correct! Nelleman's car was specfically a RAM-entered Brabham.

I would'nt have been able to guess any of those.

[watka]

1-Marco Apicella, Jordan-Hart, 1993 Italian GP.
2-Luis Bueno, Surtees-Ford Cosworth, 1973 Brazilian GP.
3-Masahiro Hasemi, Kojima-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Japanese GP.
4-Masami Kuwashima, Wolf Williams-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Japanese GP.
5-Jac Nelleman, Brabham-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Swedish GP.
6-Stephane Sarrazin, Minardi-Ford Cosworth, 1999 Brazilian GP.
7-Stephen South, McLaren-Ford Cosworth, 1980 United States GP West.
8-Emilio Zapico, Williams-Ford Cosworth, 1976 Spanish GP.

All correct! Nelleman's car was specfically a RAM-entered Brabham.

I would'nt have been able to guess any of those.

There's nothing to say that you can't try to look up any of the answers!

[Phoenix]

There's nothing to say that you can't try to look up any of the answers!

Hey, I didn't check the answers!

A question: in late 1976, March built a 6-wheeler machine: the 2-4-0. The device was tested in 1977, but never raced in F1, though it did in hillclimbing (albeit it was a converted 771 with the 2-4-0 transmission unit). Who was the driver who raced the car in hillclimbing events?

[the Masked Lapwing]

A question: in late 1976, March built a 6-wheeler machine: the 2-4-0. The device was tested in 1977, but never raced in F1, though it did in hillclimbing (albeit it was a converted 771 with the 2-4-0 transmission unit). Who was the driver who raced the car in hillclimbing events?

Roy Lane?

[Phoenix]

A question: in late 1976, March built a 6-wheeler machine: the 2-4-0. The device was tested in 1977, but never raced in F1, though it did in hillclimbing (albeit it was a converted 771 with the 2-4-0 transmission unit). Who was the driver who raced the car in hillclimbing events?

Roy Lane?

Well, yes. I didn't expect someone to answer that fast.
Another one, hopefully more challenging: which driver tried (and failed) to qualify with two separate cars from two different teams?

[Nuppiz]

Another one, hopefully more challenging: which driver tried (and failed) to qualify with two separate cars from two different teams?

You probably mean at the same Grand Prix? Because there's a handful of drivers who have DNQ'ed in two different cars, and never started a race.

[Phoenix]

Another one, hopefully more challenging: which driver tried (and failed) to qualify with two separate cars from two different teams?

You probably mean at the same Grand Prix? Because there's a handful of drivers who have DNQ'ed in two different cars, and never started a race.

Yes. I should have specificated that.

[Pieman]

Harald Ertl, 1978 Italian GP. Didn't get past pre-qualifying in a Sachs Racing-run Ensign, and then failed to make the grid in an ATS.