Think you know your DRS from your ERS, or the difference between Silverstone and Suzuka? Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Schumacher’s dominance, a Max Verstappen superfan, or just binge-watched Drive to Survive, this F1 pub quiz will test your motorsport mettle.
We’ve pulled together 60 epic Formula 1 quiz questions, covering everything from historic title battles and famous circuits to safety cars, scandals, and constructors’ glory.
Grab your helmet — this quiz is lights out and away we go.
✅ Ready? Strap in…
1. How many drivers are on the grid at the start of a typical F1 race?
2. Which team did Ayrton Senna win three world titles with?
3. What does DRS stand for in Formula 1?
4. Who has won the most Formula 1 World Championships?
5. What year was the first official Formula 1 World Championship?
6. Which driver famously won the 2008 title by a single point on the final corner in Brazil?
7. What’s the minimum age to compete in F1?
8. What colour flag indicates danger on the track?
9. What is the name of the fastest lap bonus point rule introduced in 2019?
10. What is the term for the pit lane penalty that requires a driver to stop without working on the car?
11. Which race is held on city streets and is famous for its tight corners and glamour?
12. What tyre supplier currently provides tyres to all F1 teams?
13. Who drove car number 44 throughout his F1 career?
14. What does FIA stand for?
15. What is a formation lap?
16. Who was the youngest driver to start a Formula 1 race?
17. What’s the maximum number of points a driver can earn in one race?
18. Who won the 2021 World Championship in controversial fashion?
19. Which country hosts the Suzuka Circuit?
20. Who is known as “The Iceman”?
21. What team did Fernando Alonso win his titles with?
22. What is a chicane?
23. Which team has won the most Constructors’ Championships?
24. Which F1 driver also raced in the Le Mans 24 Hours and won?
25. What team is nicknamed “The Silver Arrows”?
26. What is parc fermé?
27. Who was the first female driver to race in F1?
28. What team did Sebastian Vettel win four consecutive titles with?
29. What’s the minimum pit stop time record (as of 2023)?
30. Which team joined F1 as Haas F1 Team in 2016?
31. What is the name of the F1 video game series publisher?
32. What does the safety car do?
33. Which circuit features the famous Eau Rouge corner?
34. Who replaced Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari in 2021?
35. What is the role of the race steward?
36. What year was the halo introduced for driver safety?
37. Which F1 legend tragically died in Imola in 1994?
38. Who was the last American driver to race full-time in F1 (as of 2024)?
39. Which team is headquartered in Maranello, Italy?
40. What do the flags black and orange mean together?
41. Which country hosts the Zandvoort Grand Prix?
42. What fuel type is used in modern F1 cars?
43. What’s the limit of tyre compounds available per weekend?
44. Who was nicknamed “The Professor”?
45. What does ERS stand for in F1?
46. How long is a standard F1 race (in distance)?
47. What year did turbo-hybrid engines return to F1?
48. Which team ran the controversial “pink Mercedes” in 2020?
49. Which F1 World Champion also competed in NASCAR and IndyCar?
50. What are “track limits”?
51. What is the FIA’s penalty for causing a collision?
52. What’s the minimum weight limit for an F1 car including driver (as of 2024)?
53. What country is home to the Red Bull Ring?
54. What does a blue flag indicate to a driver?
55. Who holds the most pole positions in F1 history?
56. What are the sprint races introduced in 2021?
57. Who was the first F1 World Champion?
58. What is the term for two drivers from the same team?
59. What do F1 engineers mean when they say “box”?
60. Who was the youngest ever World Champion?
🧠 Podium Finish – How Did You Score?
🏆 51–60 correct: Formula 1 World Champion
You’ve mastered every lap, every stat, and every safety car period. You’d give Crofty a run for his commentary gig.
🥈 36–50 correct: Title Contender
You know your apexes from your undercuts. You’re a proper F1 fan — maybe just a pit stop short of perfection.
⚙️ 21–35 correct: Midfield Racer
Solid pace, but some DNFs along the way. You watch the races — now study those post-race interviews.
🛞 0–20 correct: Still in the Pit Lane
You’ve got the drive, but need a few more laps under your belt. Fire up the highlights and try again!