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?

<p>Points decrease for lower finishing positions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>He faced challenges and had to withdraw from the race (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Argentinian Grand Prix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Cooling his tires' by running over grass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>He joined the race without qualifying and was disqualified later (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'90s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'24 Hours of Le Mans' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who dominated the 1954 and 1955 Formula A season?

<p>Juan Manuel Fangio with Mercedes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Airbags (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mercedes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>FIA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1956 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lancia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$2.5$ liters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Juan Manuel Fangio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lancia exited Formula 1 and sold equipment to Ferrari. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event resulted in Mercedes withdrawing from Motorsport?

<p>A fatal accident at Le Mans. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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