Sidepodquiz 1 – Ollie from BlogF1

This week sees the debut of Sidepodquiz – a test of Formula 1 knowledge past and present. This pilot show sees Ollie from BlogF1 answer our fiendishly tricky questions, and get a very respectable score.

If you want to hear Ollie take the quiz, it’s available via this audio player, otherwise have a go at the quiz yourself – the questions are below. We’d love to hear how you got on, so please let us know your score in the comments.

The Rookie Round

10 questions, 1 point per question

  1. Which high-speed circuit in the Austrian mountains made its debut in 1970? Osterreichring or A1-Ring
  2. In the 2007 season, two drivers participated in only one race. Winkelhock was one, who was the other? Nakajima
  3. Which engine did Sauber debut with in 1993? Ilmor or Mercedes or Sauber
  4. What does the black flag with an orange circle in the centre represent to drivers? Mechanical problem with car, driver must return to pit
  5. Which year did the points system change to its current format? 2003
  6. Which year did the Australian Grand Prix move from Adelaide to Melbourne? 1996
  7. Niki Lauda famously won the world driver’s championship by the smallest margin ever when he finished half a point ahead of his nearest rival. What year was this? 1984
  8. Which team had to change its livery prior to the start of the 1999 season? BAR
  9. Which current TV presenter and wannabe Formula 1 star drove an Ensign in the 1980 Belgian Grand Prix? Tiff Needell
  10. What was the relationship between Ian Scheckter and Jody Scheckter? Brothers

Bonus Question

Chosen driver: Sebastian Vettel, 2 points

  1. How many times has Vettel retired so far this year? 6

The Three Stopping Round

Multiple Choice, 2 points per question

  1. How long in kilometres to the nearest decimal place is a lap of the Valencian street cirucit? 4.9, 5.2, or 5.4? 5.4
  2. March Engineering arrived in Formula 1 in 1970, but where did they finish in the constructors championship that year? 7th, 3rd, 5th? 3rd
  3. In the 2000 season, how many races of the 17 on the calendar were won by Ferrari? 10, 12 or 14? 10
  4. Which 1973 Grand Prix saw the introduction of the Safety Car for the first time in Formula 1? Germany, Italy, Canada? Canada
  5. How many times as Michael Schumacher been disqualified from an F1 race in his career? Twice, three times or four? Twice

Bonus Question

Chosen driver: Sebastian Vettel, 2 points

  1. What is Vettel’s career points total so far? 29

Who Am I?

30 second time limit, points = time remaining after correct answer given

I was born on January 11th 1983 in Starnberg. My father came from Uruguay, but moved to Germany at the age of 28. I speak fluent German, English, Spanish , and a little Italian. I began karting at the age of 14, and progressed to Formula Ford 1800 in 2002. I won all ten rounds of the season from pole position. My first F1 role was as test driver for MF1 Racing, before I was given a race drive in 2007 by Spyker. I am now a Force India driver and race alongside Giancarlo Fisichella.

Adrian Sutil

Ten Second Trivia

Guess four on a certain subject – ten points for all four, otherwise 1 point each

  1. Jean Alesi drove for six teams during his Formula 1 career. Name four of them. Tyrrell, Ferrari, Benetton, Sauber, Prost, Jordan

Ollie scored 35 out of 64 points and is first on our brand new Sidepodquiz Leaderboard.

Let us know how you get on, what you think of the quiz, and whether you’d be up for taking part. We’ll give further details about signing up closer to the time of the next round.

Written on September 21st, 2008 at 05:14 pm by Christine.
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  1. September 21st, 2008 at 17:26 #1 - Joe said:

    I got 32. I’m not a fan of the time limit one though, you could maybe change it to just a set amount of points? I’m definately interested in signing up, you can put me down for it.

  2. September 21st, 2008 at 17:29 #2 - me said:

    I got 32. I’m not a fan of the time limit one though, you could maybe change it to just a set amount of points? I’m definately interested in signing up, you can put me down for it.

    can certainly sign you up, cheers joe. all the questions have a time limits don’t they?

  3. September 21st, 2008 at 17:31 #3 - Christine said:

    I’m not a fan of the time limit one though, you could maybe change it to just a set amount of points?

    Works in audio, not so well on paper. We’ll have a think.

  4. September 21st, 2008 at 18:28 #4 - Scott Woodwiss said:

    I just scored 36 :D

  5. September 21st, 2008 at 18:52 #5 - Flibster said:

    Lost count. Will need the other half to keep score. Was up to 18 at the time limit question.

    It appears that a vast quantity of pain killers and antibiotics cause fuzzy mental processes. :(

  6. September 21st, 2008 at 18:55 #6 - me said:

    Lost count. Will need the other half to keep score. Was up to 18 at the time limit question.

    we may need to adjust the timing question for offline usage :)

    have put it on the list for next time.

  7. September 21st, 2008 at 18:58 #7 - R.G (Penguins) said:

    39 :D .

    I excelled at the Jean Alesi question, got Ferrari, Jordan and Sauber (I excell at Sauber questions) and guessed Benatton.

    I’ll sign meself up. Obviously depends on my availability. One is a very popular guy.

    I agree with whoever said change the time question. Bit hard to count

  8. September 21st, 2008 at 19:08 #8 - me said:

    I’ll sign meself up. Obviously depends on my availability. One is a very popular guy.

    cheers r.g. – tis okay, a bit of work goes into these, so they’ll be quite sporadic until the end of the year.

  9. September 21st, 2008 at 19:16 #9 - R.G said:

    Alreet. Assuming I won’t have an afternoon match, I will be available.

  10. September 21st, 2008 at 19:19 #10 - lou said:

    ah :( i’m not very good at f1 history… so didn’t do too well… not sure i will take part in this one, maybe later on in the year if i know a little more ;)

  11. September 21st, 2008 at 20:14 #11 - Scott Woodwiss said:

    i’ll definately have a go at this properly myself. You guys seem to know me for my good historical knowledge. :P

  12. September 21st, 2008 at 20:25 #12 - R.G said:

    Who choses the Bonus Question? Me or you?

  13. September 21st, 2008 at 20:48 #13 - me said:

    i’ll definately have a go at this properly myself. You guys seem to know me for my good historical knowledge.

    you’re on scott, added to the list.

    Who choses the Bonus Question? Me or you?

    you do r.g.

    ollie has a good post on the whole process here, should ya be interested:

    http://blogf1.co.uk/2008/09/21/blogf1-on-sidepodquiz/

  14. September 21st, 2008 at 22:49 #14 - Flibster said:

    If you want anyone to set the questions both me and a mate will be willing to do them.

    We can do REALLY evil questions too. ;)

  15. September 21st, 2008 at 23:10 #15 - Journeyer said:

    Get me on that list, pronto! :P

    Got a 37, by the way. :)

  16. September 21st, 2008 at 23:19 #16 - Steven Roy said:

    I am always game to make a fool of myself for the benefit of sidepodcast so I will have a go.

  17. September 22nd, 2008 at 00:33 #17 - me said:

    If you want anyone to set the questions both me and a mate will be willing to do them.

    that might be helpful, thank you flibster.

    Get me on that list, pronto!

    noted, cheers journeyer.

    I am always game to make a fool of myself for the benefit of sidepodcast so I will have a go.

    hehe, this is getting to be quite a list :)

  18. September 22nd, 2008 at 01:30 #18 - Ollie said:

    Thanks for the link-love, by the way. Wanted to commemorate the moment some how, so resurrected the “BlogF1 On…” posts.

  19. September 22nd, 2008 at 09:13 #19 - Alianora La Canta said:

    I’m not sure how many points I got because I didn’t bother timing myself on the descriptive passage question (I figured it out when “Uruguay” was mentioned), but I do know I found the three-stop questions harder than the free-choice ones, which was odd.

    I’m up for having a go at the quiz – and I promise not to have any books sneakily open while being quizzed…

  20. September 22nd, 2008 at 09:40 #20 - me said:

    I’m up for having a go at the quiz – and I promise not to have any books sneakily open while being quizzed…

    wonderful stuff :)

  21. September 22nd, 2008 at 10:07 #21 - Alianora La Canta said:

    I thought I’d better put that disclaimer in, otherwise people would spend the next week good-naturedly complaining of cheating…

  22. September 22nd, 2008 at 12:44 #22 - Flibster said:

    that might be helpful, thank you flibster.

    Not a problem.

    Guessing same sort of format and same level of difficulty?

  23. September 22nd, 2008 at 12:53 #23 - me said:

    I thought I’d better put that disclaimer in, otherwise people would spend the next week good-naturedly complaining of cheating…

    as if :)

    actually, that’s why each question has a time limit. if you can look up a question in less than five seconds, you deserve the point!

    Not a problem.

    Guessing same sort of format and same level of difficulty?

    exactly yup.

  24. September 23rd, 2008 at 01:11 #24 - Alenyaa said:

    I got 21.
    Only got the Who am I answer by the time you mentioned Spyker, I guess that’s about 25 seconds in, so lost a lot of points there.

    If I participate I’ll be calling from abroad with my cell phone, which is just not a good idea, I’m afraid. (Don’t have an extension at home)
    But I’ll content myself by completing the quizzes off line.

    Great idea, keep them coming!

  25. September 23rd, 2008 at 01:18 #25 - me said:

    If I participate I’ll be calling from abroad with my cell phone, which is just not a good idea, I’m afraid.

    say no more. no skype though?

  26. September 23rd, 2008 at 01:56 #26 - Alenyaa said:

    Not sure how that stuff works, I’ll have a look at it soon, but if it’s based on using ones home extension, you’re going to have to count me out.

    Btw, didn’t realise round 2 questions were worth 2 points. That boosts my score to a grand total of 23 :-P

  27. September 23rd, 2008 at 02:24 #27 - me said:

    Not sure how that stuff works, I’ll have a look at it soon, but if it’s based on using ones home extension, you’re going to have to count me out.

    it’s a free software client. essentially let’s us talk at no cost.

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