SILVERSTONE MOTOR RACING

SILVERSTONE MOTOR RACING

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The video covers a 225-mile race at Silverstone, sponsored by the Daily Express. Key competitors include Mike Hawthorne, Stirling Moss, and Peter Collins. Collins takes an early lead, while Moss faces engine trouble and exits the race. Hawthorne refuels quickly but cannot catch Collins, who wins the race. Despite this, Hawthorne leads in the title race.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two main competitors mentioned at the start of the race?

Mike Hawthorne and Stirling Moss

Stirling Moss and Lewis Hamilton

Peter Collins and Stirling Moss

Mike Hawthorne and Peter Collins

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which car did Peter Collins drive to take the lead at the beginning of the race?

Ferrari

Mercedes

Lotus

Vanwall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unfortunate event caused Stirling Moss to pull out of the race?

A crash

Engine trouble

Running out of fuel

A flat tire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average speed of Peter Collins during his victory?

100 mph

102 mph

105 mph

110 mph

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite not winning the race, who was leading in the title race after Silverstone?

Stirling Moss

Peter Collins

Mike Hawthorne

Lewis Hamilton