Poles & Podium Finishes
Holding the all-time record for both most pole positions and most total podium finishes, this British 7-time World Champion redefined F1 dominance.
Who is Lewis Hamilton?
Introduced in 2011 to assist with overtaking, this hydraulic rear wing feature opens on designated straights when a car is within one second of the car ahead.
What is DRS (Drag Reduction System)?
Drivers tackle infamous turns like the Grand Hotel Hairpin and Casino Square at this famous street circuit, the shortest on the F1 calendar.
What is the Circuit de Monaco?
After clinching victories for Ferrari, this German driver famously yelled "Grazie Ragazzi!" and "Forza Ferrari!" over the team radio.
Who is Sebastian Vettel?
This Dutch prodigy became the youngest driver ever to start an F1 race (age 17) and the youngest to win a Grand Prix (age 18).
Who is Max Verstappen?
In 2023, this Dutch Red Bull driver set the record for the most consecutive Grand Prix victories, winning 10 races in a row.
Who is Max Verstappen?
Known as "The Temple of Speed," this historic Italian circuit holds the record for the highest average lap speed in F1 qualifying history.
What is Monza (Autodromo Nazionale Monza)?
Featuring the thrilling, high-speed Eau Rouge and Raidillon complex, this Belgian circuit is the longest track currently used in F1.
What is Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps?
During the 2012 Abu Dhabi GP, this "Iceman" famously told his engineer over radio: "Leave me alone, I know what to do."
Who is Kimi Räikkönen?
This Mexican driver earned the title "Minister of Defence" for his crucial, stubborn defending against Lewis Hamilton at the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP.
Who is Sergio Pérez?
This legendary German driver famously scored 91 Grand Prix wins and 155 podiums across his career with Benetton and Ferrari.
Who is Michael Schumacher?
Since the turbo-hybrid engine era began in 2014, F1 cars have been powered by this specific cylinder configuration engine.
What is a 1.6-liter V6 engine?
Famous for its iconic figure-eight layout and the technical 130R corner, this circuit is the traditional home of the Japanese Grand Prix.
What is Suzuka Circuit?
Fernando Alonso famously mocked the lack of power in his McLaren-Honda engine at Suzuki in 2015 by calling it this type of engine over team radio.
What is a "GP2 engine"?
Nicknamed "The Honey Badger," this Australian driver is famous for his late-braking overtakes and celebrating victories in a unique way that involves his shoe.
Who is Daniel Ricciardo?
Earning the nickname "Mr. Saturday" for his incredible qualifying performances in a Williams car, this driver earned his first Mercedes pole position at the 2022 Hungarian GP.
Who is George Russell?
Reintroduced in 2022 to boost high-speed stability and overtaking, this aerodynamic principle utilizes underbody tunnels to suck the car down to the tarmac.
What is Ground Effect?
Located in Austin, Texas, this purpose-built American circuit features an iconic steep uphill run into Turn 1.
What is COTA (Circuit of the Americas)?
Journalist Walter Koster spawned an iconic F1 meme during a press conference when he started his rambling question with this phrase.
What is "Gentlemen, a short view back to the past"?
Winning back-to-back World Championships in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, this Spanish veteran is the most experienced driver in F1 history by total starts.
Who is Fernando Alonso?
Known for his qualifying brilliance, this Monégasque driver secured 5 pole positions in 2023 without winning a single one of those races.
Who is Charles Leclerc?
During a 2016 race weekend in Baku, Williams driver Valtteri Bottas hit an unofficial top speed record of this exact speed in km/h (within 5 km/h).
What is 378 km/h? (Acceptable range: 373–383 km/h)
Designed around a man-made island and marina, this twilight Grand Prix venue in the UAE has hosted the F1 season finale for most of the modern era.
What is Yas Marina Circuit?
Red Bull engineer Gianpiero Lambiase, known affectionately by this two-letter acronym over the radio, is famous for his firm banter with Max Verstappen.
What is GP?
Before winning three World Championships with Brabham and McLaren, this Austrian legend survived a terrifying, fiery crash at the Nürburgring in 1976.
Who is Niki Lauda?