The Formation of FIA and Formula A

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What is the main focus of FIA's rules after the mentioned events?

Improving the speed of Formula 1 cars

Increasing the number of laps in each race

Ensuring driver safety and supporting small manufacturers (correct)

Implementing more penalties for rule violations

What happens during the practice sessions in a Formula 1 race weekend?

Drivers familiarize themselves with the circuit and tweak their cars (correct)

Drivers set the starting grid for the race

Drivers compete for the World Drivers' Championship

Drivers aim to get the fastest lap time

What strategic element is added to Formula 1 by pit stops?

Determining the race winner directly

Making drivers switch cars mid-race

Changing driver positions during the race

Allowing for tire changes and car adjustments (correct)

How are points awarded to drivers in a Formula 1 race?

Points decrease for lower finishing positions Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Jacques Laffite's performance during the 1975 U.S. Grand Prix?

He faced challenges and had to withdraw from the race Signup and view all the answers

In which Grand Prix did Stirling Moss achieve his first victory in a rear-engined F1 car?

Argentinian Grand Prix Signup and view all the answers

What unique strategy did Stirling Moss use during the 1958 Argentinian Grand Prix to maintain his lead?

'Cooling his tires' by running over grass Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about Hans Heyer's Formula One attempt at Hockenheimring?

He joined the race without qualifying and was disqualified later Signup and view all the answers

'Bertrand Gachot was a significant Formula One driver during which decade?'

'90s Signup and view all the answers

'Bertrand Gachot won which famous endurance race in 1991?'

'24 Hours of Le Mans' Signup and view all the answers

Who dominated the 1954 and 1955 Formula A season?

Juan Manuel Fangio with Mercedes Signup and view all the answers

Which safety feature was NOT introduced during the initial years of Formula A racing?

Airbags Signup and view all the answers

After a fatal accident at Le Mans, which team withdrew from Motorsport?

Mercedes Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ferrari acquire equipment from after Lancia exited Formula 1?

FIA Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Juan Manuel Fangio dominate the championship while driving for Ferrari?

1956 Signup and view all the answers

Which team left Formula 1 after a series of accidents and the loss of Albert Ascari?

Lancia Signup and view all the answers

What was the engine size limit in the Formula A series?

$2.5$ liters Signup and view all the answers

Who was the talented driver enlisted by Ferrari after acquiring Lancia's equipment?

Juan Manuel Fangio Signup and view all the answers

What move did Lancia make that altered the sport's history?

Lancia exited Formula 1 and sold equipment to Ferrari. Signup and view all the answers

What event resulted in Mercedes withdrawing from Motorsport?

A fatal accident at Le Mans. Signup and view all the answers