I WONDER - When Was The First Grand Prix?

The video explains the concept of a Grand Prix in Formula One, highlighting its global nature. It covers the history of the FIA's organization of the first official World Championship for drivers in 1950. Giuseppe Farina, driving for AR, won the inaugural event at the British Grand Prix held at Silverstone, a venue still in use today. Farina also became the first World Drivers Champion.

What is the Grand Prix in the context of Formula One?

• A trophy awarded to the fastest driver

• A race event in the Formula One season

• The name of a racing team

• A type of car used in races

In which year did the FIA organize the first official World Championship for drivers?

• 1960

• 1945

• 1970

• 1950

Who was the winner of the first World Championship event at the British Grand Prix?

• Juan Manuel Fangio

• Stirling Moss

• Alberto Ascari

• Giuseppe Farina

Where did the first World Championship event take place?

• Monaco

• Silverstone

• Monza

• Spa-Francorchamps

What notable achievement did Giuseppe Farina accomplish in the early years of Formula One?

• Becoming the youngest driver to win a race

• Designing a new race car

• Setting the fastest lap record

• Winning the first World Drivers Championship