Thread: F1 History Trivia

If you've got interesting Facts, Quotes, Incidents, Habits, anything that's not well known post it here.

I'll go ahead and post a first:


Andrea De Cesaris (Driver from 1980-1994) gained a distinct image in 1981. Known to crash alot, causing him to gain the nickname "Andrea De Crasheris", it was rumoured at the time that because he caused so much damage to his cars that his mechanics refused to repair them. In that season alon he crashed or spun off 6 times in 14 races.

The most "team-loyal" starting grid emerged at the Portugese Grand Prix in 1996, where Williams took the first two places, followed by a combination of Benetton and Ferrari drivers, then by McLaren, Jordan, Sauber and Tyrell. The drivers of Ligier and Minardi formed the combination for the last grid spots. :!:

Jacques Villeneuve went on to win the race and pushed the 1996 title decision to the last Grand Prix of the season at Suzuka, Japan.

The most "team-loyal" starting grid emerged at the Portugese Grand Prix in 1996

Well congratulations, I think that the starting grid for tomorrow's Chinese Grand Prix tops that!!

Renaults occupy the first two rows, followed by Honda and a combination of Ferrari and McLaren drivers. Then come BMW, a combination of Toro Rosso and Red Bull, followed by Williams, Toyota, Spyker and Super Aguri!