Seeing as I somehow knew that this would be a decent weekend of F1 I decided I would leave the Pre GP Quiz until after the GP*
*note, the above statement may or may not be factually correct.
Here are 10 Questions related to the late, great Austrian. Niki Lauda.
1) With which Formula One team did Niki take out a bank loan to buy a seat with and later make his F1 debut?
2) With which team did Niki score his first F1 points?
3) Niki took the 1975 title at a canter but which Brazilian driver finished runner up that year?
4) Which Italian dairy firm will be forever associated with Niki and his hats?
5) What was the name of the Ron Howard film that featured Niki's rivalry with James Hunt and who played Niki? (half a point for each)
6) After leaving Ferrari at the end of the 1977 season which infamous F1 supremo signed Niki to his Brabham team?
7) The incredibly unreliable Brabham Alfa Romeo only managed to cross the line 7 times in 1978 however, when it did, what was very unusual about every finishing position?
8) On his return to F1 in 1982, Lauda arranged a drivers strike before the first race of the season over changes made to the wording on which important document?
9) The scene of Niki's final GP win in 1985 was also the last race at this venue until its now set to return for the first time in 35 years next year. Where is it?
10) From which team was Niki sacked as Manager at the end of 2002?
Good luck one and all and don't forget to let us know how you did.
*note, the above statement may or may not be factually correct.
Here are 10 Questions related to the late, great Austrian. Niki Lauda.
1) With which Formula One team did Niki take out a bank loan to buy a seat with and later make his F1 debut?
March - Initially in F2 but soon in an F1 Car
2) With which team did Niki score his first F1 points?
BRM (the 1973 Belgian GP for 5th place)
3) Niki took the 1975 title at a canter but which Brazilian driver finished runner up that year?
Emerson Fittipaldi
4) Which Italian dairy firm will be forever associated with Niki and his hats?
Parmalat
5) What was the name of the Ron Howard film that featured Niki's rivalry with James Hunt and who played Niki? (half a point for each)
Rush - Daniel Bruhl
6) After leaving Ferrari at the end of the 1977 season which infamous F1 supremo signed Niki to his Brabham team?
Bernie Ecclestone
7) The incredibly unreliable Brabham Alfa Romeo only managed to cross the line 7 times in 1978 however, when it did, what was very unusual about every finishing position?
Every finishing position was on the podium. 2 wins, 3 seconds and 2 thirds.
8) On his return to F1 in 1982, Lauda arranged a drivers strike before the first race of the season over changes made to the wording on which important document?
The F1 Drivers Super Licence
9) The scene of Niki's final GP win in 1985 was also the last race at this venue until its now set to return for the first time in 35 years next year. Where is it?
The Dutch GP at Zandvoort
10) From which team was Niki sacked as Manager at the end of 2002?
Jaguar Racing
Good luck one and all and don't forget to let us know how you did.